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Video A satellite is shown in space. Text overlayed above it reads 'INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL', along with the Royal Institution's logo.

Physics Technology and engineering

Is interstellar travel possible? – with Les Johnson

What does a NASA scientist thinks about the future of interstellar travel? Find out about the challenges and the realities of

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Video A cityscape with grid-like street lighting is shown. Overlayed is the text 'LIGHT POLLUTION' alongside the Royal Institution's Logo.

Biology and the human body Technology and engineering

Why light pollution threatens life – with Johan Eklöf

What is light pollution, and why is it important for us to tackle it? Find out why natural darkness is essential for the

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Technology and engineering

Inventions that changed the world – with Roma Agrawal

The nail, the magnet, and the pump - why are these three of the most important inventions of all time?

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Technology and engineering

GMOs: good or bad? History and science

Molecular biologist and Ri PhD Intern Camilla Molinari tunes out the noise and examines the facts about GMOs.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: The magic of computer science (ages 9–11)

Fri 18 Aug 2023

Learn the logic of computing in this fun magic-based session for 9–11 year-olds.

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In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: The magic of computer science (ages 7–8)

Fri 18 Aug 2023

Learn the logic of computing in this fun magic-based session for 7–8 year-olds.

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In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to starships (ages 15–18)

Thu 17 Aug 2023

Explore how the laws of motion take us into space and beyond.

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to starships (ages 15–18) Read more
In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to starships (ages 12–14)

Tue 15 Aug 2023

Explore how the laws of motion take us into space and beyond.

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In-person
Children and a teacher in a classroom

Workshops

Holiday workshops: Artificial intelligence, but where is the intelligence? (ages 9–11)

Mon 14 Aug 2023
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In-person
Children and a teacher in a classroom

Workshops

Holiday workshops: Artificial intelligence, but where is the intelligence? (ages 7–8)

Mon 14 Aug 2023
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