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'The Van Gogh of the Infrared Sky' by NASA

Talks and shows

The dark energy of Einstein’s aftermath

Tue 25 Apr 2023

Uncover how future cosmological surveys will map the vast cosmic web of galaxies on scales so far only envisaged in computer

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In-person
Wormhole

Talks and shows

At the limits of astrophysics

Thu 23 Mar 2023

Explore the exotic possibilities and physics of astrophysical objects, including wormholes and warp drives.

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In-person
A man conducts demonstration in which a bright light comes out of a larger beaker

Talks and shows

Ri 2023: Public Programme Launch

Thu 12 Jan 2023

Join the Ri demonstration team for an action packed lecture titled 'Energy Live' as we celebrate our Spring 2023 programme

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In-person
a person creates a fireball by blowing flamable gas through a flame

Talks and shows

Fire chemistry

Wed 26 Oct 2022

Discover the amazing science inside humankind's greatest discovery: fire!

Fire chemistry Read more
Video Laura Mersini-Houghton speaking at the Ri

Physics

Do we live in a multiverse? - with Laura Mersini-Houghton

What lies beyond the edge of our own universe? Learn more from cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton as she discusses her ground

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Livestream
A picture of an eye in between two blue circles. It is an abstract picture of physics.

Talks and shows

The whole truth: The search for objective reality

Thu 13 Oct 2022

Nobel Prize–winning physicist P. J. E. Peebles explores objective reality in natural science

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In-person
An artist's impression of an astronaut walking through water. Clouds and a planet are behind them.

Talks and shows

Premier screening of 'Last exit: Space'

Sat 12 Nov 2022

Join us for a premier physical viewing of the documentary 'Last exit: Space', written and directed by Rudolph Herzog.

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Podcast Three-dimensional simulation of black holes merging

Physics

Podcast: Catching gravitational waves - with Sheila Rowan

Sheila Rowan explains the nature of gravitational waves, where they come from, how we detected them, and what the future of this

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Podcast Image of a spaceman floating in space

Physics

Podcast: How to leave the planet – Dallas Campbell and Kevin Fong

For millennia, humans have been firmly rooted to the Earth, but haven't you ever fancied a change of scenery?

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Podcast Astronaut

Physics

Podcast: Interview with a spaceman – with Astronaut Mike Massimino

Join chair Helen Keen for an evening with astronaut Mike Massimino as he looks back on his remarkable 18-year career as a NASA

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