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Talks and shows

Black holes and quantum computers

Fri 08 Sep 2023

How can black holes help us understand the workings of a quantum computer?

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Talks and shows

On the arrow of time: Shaping our universe

Mon 25 Sep 2023

Explore entropy, the second law of thermodynamics, and how they connect physics to probability.

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photograph of a purple and blue coloured galaxy

Talks and shows

Modelling the cosmos

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Join us as we explore the exciting field of stellar population modelling, which has revolutionised our understanding of the

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In-person / Livestream
White hole artistic recreation

Discourses

Discourse: Carlo Rovelli explores white holes

Fri 27 Oct 2023

Join Carlo Rovelli to experience the fever and the disquiet of science, the extraordinary life of a white hole.

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In-person
A pumpkin with a scary face covered out

Talks and shows

The Halloween lecture

Tue 31 Oct 2023

Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween-themed science show that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

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A woman is teaching a child science

Talks and shows

Not just for the boys

Thu 16 Nov 2023

Join distinguished physicist Dame Athene Donald as she explores the obstacles holding women back in science.

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Video Tessa Baker talks at the Ri about Gravitational Waves

Physics

What do gravitational waves sound like? - with Tessa Baker

In 2023 scientists detected the sound of gravitational waves for the first time. Find out more about gravitational waves and how

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Video The speaker faces the front of the stage, hands slightly raised. Overlayed are the words 'MASSIVE STAR FORMATION' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.

Physics

Massive stars and supernovae – with Thomas Haworth

What are massive stars and supernovae, and why are they so rare? And why have they had such a huge effect on the evolution of

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Video Youtube thumbnail image of Melanie Windridge talking about nuclear fusion

Physics Technology and engineering

Could nuclear fusion energy power the future? – with Melanie Windridge

Could fusion energy transform the way the world produces energy for the world? Find out with demos of plasma, superconductors

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Video The speaker is pictured setting fire to a material with a Bunsen burner. Overlayed are the words 'MAKING MATERIALS' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.

Chemistry Physics

How does materials science affect our lives? – with Anna Ploszajski

What's the science behind everyday materials like glass, plastic, steel, and sugar? And how can you make a chocolate trumpet

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