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Blog Ytterbium ion optical atomic clock

Technology and engineering

Just a Second

A brief look at optical atomic clocks that are being developed for future timekeeping.

Just a Second Read more
Video Naomi Rowe-Gurney gives a talk about the James Webb Space Telescope.

Physics Technology and engineering

What has the James Webb Space Telescope discovered in its first year? – with Naomi Rowe-Gurney

Discover some of the exciting discoveries in our Solar System, made by the JWST in its first year of operation.

What has the James Webb Space Telescope discovered in its first year? – with Naomi Rowe-Gurney Read more
In-person / Livestream
Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney performing on stage

Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sun 15 Oct 2023

Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more!

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail Read more
Video Susan Gourvenec gives a talk at the Royal Institution about harnessing offshore renewable energy resources.

Climate Technology and engineering

Harnessing renewable offshore energy – with Susan Gourvenec

Offshore wind turbines provide us with clean electricity, powering our homes, vehicles and lifestyles. But how do we design and

Harnessing renewable offshore energy – with Susan Gourvenec Read more
Video Anna Ploszajski blows a trumpet onto a fire contraption in the Royal Institution theatre, to demonstrate the conversion of sound waves.

Art, culture and society Physics Technology and engineering

The physics of music: playing fire, ice and jelly trumpets - with Anna Ploszajski

Discover the physics of music, as Anna demonstrates how you cancreate a functioning trumpet from weird and wonderful materials.

The physics of music: playing fire, ice and jelly trumpets - with Anna Ploszajski Read more
Video Tim Marshall give a talk at the Royal Institution on the Geopolitics of Space

History of science Physics Technology and engineering

The geopolitical space race – with Tim Marshall

The race for dominance in space is shaping the future of humanity. Join bestselling author and international diplomacy expert

The geopolitical space race – with Tim Marshall Read more
In-person / Livestream
Earth from above

Talks and shows

Unleashing the power of satellites for climate action

Tue 16 Jan 2024

Discover how satellites can combat climate change with the National Physical Laboratory

Unleashing the power of satellites for climate action Read more
In-person / Livestream
a person's face is covered in a computer network

Talks and shows

From Artificial intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence

Tue 24 Oct 2023

Discover what Hybrid Intelligence is and why we'll need it.

From Artificial intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence Read more
In-person / Livestream
A concept drawing of two atoms at quantum level

Talks and shows

The Quantum Internet: An unhackable internet of the future

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Discover what the quantum internet is, and why we need it.

The Quantum Internet: An unhackable internet of the future Read more
In-person
a scientist looks at aparatus

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - For your inspiration: Measure up

Fri 17 Nov 2023

This event is sold out. Get hands-on exploring the amazing science of measurement.

SOLD OUT - For your inspiration: Measure up Read more

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