“Our hopes for the future have to be based principally on one of two alternatives [to fossil fuels], nuclear energy or the steady state of solar energy.” With only a few weeks to go until COP29 opens ...

The 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, supported by CGI, will explore all things food-related. From what happens in our bodies when we eat to how food has shaped human evolution. Dr Chris van Tulleken will ...

As the sun sets earlier during the day, many are beginning to experience the collective low mood associated with the dark winter months. While the ‘winter blues’ is a completely normal phenomenon, ...

The Young Scientist Centre (YSC) is an imaginative laboratory space for young people and their teachers to experiment and explore science and technology outside of the classroom. In the YSC workshops, ...

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we ...

Calling all Science presenters! Here at the Royal Institution (Ri), we are growing our team of school presenters and are looking for freelancers to join our team. The Ri team of professional ...

Venue hire Make your next event one to remember at our unique central London venue, steeped in 200 years of science history. Find out more ...