As we celebrate the bicentenary of Faraday's invention of the electric motor in 1821, our Head of Heritage and Collections, Charlotte New, takes us on a voyage through time to rediscover this ...

The Ri Science podcast explores all areas of science with the world's sharpest minds. These are the most popular original episodes so far. Got a big question? There’s probably an Ri podcast episode ...

We're delighted to announce that applications for our 2026/2027 internship placements are now open! These three-month placements for PhD students provide a breadth of hands-on learning opportunities ...

Join us at the Ri for the family premiere of an exciting new performance blending neuroscience, fungi, sound and behaviour. Developed by Pestival and a gathering of renowned scientists and musicians, ...

2025 Christmas Lecturer Maggie Aderin-Pocock returns to the Ri to explain what the James Webb Space Telescope's latest findings can tell us about the early universe. Can the James Webb Space Telescope ...

Enjoy the original transcript of Sir David’s 4th Lecture in the series; words not heard or read since they were broadcast live 53 years ago!

Join us in late December when Professor Jim Al-Khalili will reveal one of science’s most tantalizing topics: Time With something for everyone – adults, children and the whole family – discover science ...

Two history of science researchers will complete the final year of their PhD studies at the Royal Institution (Ri) it was announced today, following the award of a prestigious Phillip Freer Trust ...

Across the UK, thousands of weather stations continuously gather environmental data that helps scientists monitor atmospheric conditions and improve weather forecasting. From local weather predictions ...

Weather stations across the UK constantly record data such as air temperature, atmospheric pressure and rainfall. These observations help meteorologists understand current weather conditions and ...

Join us for a hands-on workshop packed with experiments using things you might already have at home. We’ll explore a world where your kitchen becomes a laboratory and everyday ingredients unlock ...

Blast off on an exciting engineering adventure and discover how humans have made their way into space, from the first rocket launches to the robotic missions exploring Mars today. Along the way we'll ...