Blog Art, culture and society Finding My Frequency: Autism and the Royal Institution "I am autistic, and I think I have found my tribe." Finding My Frequency: Autism and the Royal Institution Read more
Podcast Brain The science of consciousness: Could a conscious AI exist? - with Anil Seth Neuroscientist Anil Seth explores the scientific underlying of consciousness, and whether AI could ever develop consciousness. The science of consciousness: Could a conscious AI exist? - with Anil Seth Read more
Podcast Technology and engineering From the Lab: The future of sound wave engineering - with Sriram Subramanian Discover the power of sound waves and how they can manipulate small objects with engineer Sriram Subramanian. From the Lab: The future of sound wave engineering - with Sriram Subramanian Read more
Podcast Biology and the human body What can ancient DNA reveal about the past? - with Pooja Swali Geneticist Pooja Swali uses ancient DNA to look into the past, present, and future of human civilization. What can ancient DNA reveal about the past? - with Pooja Swali Read more
Podcast Physics From the Lab: Investigating exoplanets - with Jonathan Tennyson UCL Astrophysicist Jonathan Tennyson joins us for this month's From the Lab episode, to discuss the study of exoplanets. From the Lab: Investigating exoplanets - with Jonathan Tennyson Read more
Blog Spirals of growth: Celebrating abundance through the lens of maths Maths is everywhere! We explore the synergy between nature's patterns and our rich traditions, celebrating their shared wisdom. Spirals of growth: Celebrating abundance through the lens of maths Read more
In-person Talks and shows Quantum Paradoxes: From testing the multiverse to a tech revolution Sat 23 May 2026 Quantum physicist Maria Violaris demystifies the fascinating and mind-bending paradoxes which could power advances in modern Quantum Paradoxes: From testing the multiverse to a tech revolution Book now
Blog Art, culture and society Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction As the highly anticipated sci-fi film hits the theatres, we dive into the microbiology at the heart of its story. Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction Read more
Blog Shining a light behind the scenes: Bill Coates' previously unseen Discourse To mark our #Discover200 celebrations, we are excited to release Bill Coates' 1984 Discourse, making it publicly available for Shining a light behind the scenes: Bill Coates' previously unseen Discourse Read more
Blog Building a home of science: The history of the Ri Theatre Building a home of science: The history of the Ri Theatre Read more