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We’re moving away from X so we won’t be posting or responding to messages on this account.
But you can still find us at rigb.org and on all other major social media channels 👇
Our autumn programme of science talks is available for booking! 🍂
We'll reopen the newly refurbished Ri building with a spectacular calendar of talks, packed with popular speakers and fascinating topics. rigb.org/whats-on?type=23
Donate to our Be The Spark campaign and your contribution will be matched, up to a total of £250,000. ✨
You'll support our charitable work, including public engagement, science education in schools, and outreach to underrepresented communities. rigb.org/support-us/be-spark…
The countdown is on for England vs Italy in #euro2025 – let’s hope the #Lionesses get the job done in 90 mins but juuust in case, we’ve taken a quick look at the mathematics behind the penalties, just like #Lioness Lucy Bronze did to help secure the win against Sweden! 🧪⚽
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Our summer Holiday Workshops are launching next week! ☀️
Join us for a series of fun, hands-on workshops bringing all areas of science to life for young people aged 7–18. rigb.org/season/holiday-work…
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New molecules used in medical imaging can provide information on important biochemicals, from the use of glucose for energy to the distribution of key enzymes and proteins.
Join chemist Franklin Aigbirhio to uncover this leading-edge technology. rigb.org/whats-on/new-chemis…
NEW VIDEO
Physicist Thomas A. Searles uncovers the origin stories of African-American quantum scientists and their contributions to the quantum revolution, and how people can be involved in the quantum revolution of today.
Watch now: youtu.be/1Gw7t-2uUlo
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There are SEVEN different internship opportunities for PhD students to join us next year! 🎓
Inspire young minds in our science workshops or participate in the world-famous Christmas Lectures — there's always something exciting at the Ri.
Learn more: rigb.org/about-us/work-with-…
Han shot first (with an ionised gas consisting of positive ions and free electrons) 🔫
Alex Baker (@AB_wan_Kenobi) illuminated the science in science fiction with his recent Ri talk on the chemistry of Star Wars.
Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=zvyW-6MM…
Summer in the city has never been more inspiring ☀️
Join us for our Holiday Workshops, bringing all areas of science to life for young people aged 7–18. rigb.org/season/holiday-work…
There are SEVEN different internship opportunities for PhD students to join us next year! 🎓
Inspire young minds in our science workshops or participate in the world-famous Christmas Lectures — there's always something exciting at the Ri.
Learn more: rigb.org/about-us/work-with-…
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How does our brain translate visual signals into a conscious experience? 🧠
Neuroscientist @anilkseth argues that our brains are prediction machines.
Anil gave a whole Ri talk on this topic. You can find it here: youtube.com/watch?v=EWEwpS8L…
TONIGHT'S LIVESTREAM 💻
Join former Christmas Lecturer Frank Close (@closefrank) to explore the science and history behind the nuclear revolution, and how the pursuit of nuclear power shaped the world.
Get your livestream tickets 👇 rigb.org/whats-on/becquerel-…
Why do Jubilee line trains on the London Underground make that distinctive sound? 🚇
We couldn't resist looking into the science of our local Tube line.
NEW VIDEO
This is the science talk you were looking for... ⚗️
Alex Baker (@AB_wan_Kenobi) takes us on a planet-hopping tour of the chemistry of Star Wars: from the freezing of Han Solo, to the reactions that power starships.
Watch now: youtu.be/zvyW-6MMDjM
Coniston Limited has been appointed as the principal contractor for major works to substantially reduce carbon emissions from our Grade I Listed building.
This project was made possible thanks to funding from @MayorofLondon.
rigb.org/explore-science/exp…
New 'smart' chemicals are revolutionising the world of medical imaging, binding to biochemicals to show their distribution.
Join chemist Franklin Aigbirhio to learn how this tech can help achieve early diagnosis of disorders and develop new treatments. rigb.org/whats-on/new-chemis…
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How did an accidental discovery spark a chain of events that would unleash the atomic age?
Join former Christmas Lecturer Frank Close (@closefrank) as he traces history spanning decades and continents, scientific pursuit and politics.
Book now ⬇️ rigb.org/whats-on/becquerel-…
From the discovery of radioactivity to the dawn of the atomic age — how has the pursuit of nuclear power shaped the world?
Join former Christmas Lecturer Frank Close (@closefrank) to explore the science and history behind the nuclear revolution. rigb.org/whats-on/becquerel-…
This photo from the Apollo 8 mission was a game-changer. 📷 Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells us about Earthrise.
We are SO EXCITED for Maggie's upcoming 2025 Christmas Lectures.
Meanwhile, you can watch this lecture about her career and the JWST: youtube.com/watch?v=34lfctBc…