Podcast Biology and the human body Podcast: How does epigenetics impact the placenta? - with Jennifer Frost Explore how transposons impact gene expression in the placenta, and what effects this has on pregnancy with research leader Podcast: How does epigenetics impact the placenta? - with Jennifer Frost Read more
Blog History of science Ri Director, Katherine Mathieson, pays tribute to Lord Julian Hunt On behalf of the Staff, Trustees, Patrons and Members of the Royal Institution (Ri), Director, Katherine Mathieson, has today Ri Director, Katherine Mathieson, pays tribute to Lord Julian Hunt Read more
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Kitchen Lab (ages 7-8) Tue 26 May 2026 Join us to explore a world where your kitchen becomes a laboratory and everyday ingredients unlock exciting science. Holiday workshops: Kitchen Lab (ages 7-8) Book now
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Kitchen Lab (ages 7-8) Tue 26 May 2026 Join us to explore a world where your kitchen becomes a laboratory and everyday ingredients unlock exciting science. Holiday workshops: Kitchen Lab (ages 7-8) Book now
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Kitchen Lab (ages 9-11) Tue 26 May 2026 Join us to explore a world where your kitchen becomes a laboratory and everyday ingredients unlock exciting science. Holiday workshops: Kitchen Lab (ages 9-11) Book now
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 9–11) Tue 26 May 2026 Explore complex geometry by creating amazing Islamic artworks. Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 9–11) Book now
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 12-14) Tue 26 May 2026 Explore complex geometry by creating amazing Islamic artworks. Holiday workshops: Creating Islamic geometric patterns (ages 12-14) Book now
In-person Talks and shows Amped Up: Tesla and the art of lightning Mon 20 Jul 2026 Innovator-in-Residence, David Ricketts and the Ri's Michael Cutts join forces again, for an electrifying live show inspired by Amped Up: Tesla and the art of lightning Book now
In-person / Livestream Discourses Discourse: Discoveries at the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn Fri 24 Jul 2026 Astronomer Royal Michele Dougherty asks whether other bodies in the solar system could support life. Discourse: Discoveries at the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Alive: what life is, how it works, and why it matters Thu 16 Jul 2026 Melanie Challenger is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the science behind one of the most fundamental questions in the Alive: what life is, how it works, and why it matters Book now
