From the collection History of science Atoms and molecules An exploration of the atoms and molecules that make up our world. Atoms and molecules Read more
From the collection History of science Magnetism part three The story of magnetism continues with another set of vivid demonstrations. Magnetism part three Read more
From the collection History of science Magnetism part one An introduction to the history and applications of magnetism. Magnetism part one Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's sample of benzene Isolated for the first time in 1825 this hydrocarbon is now an important raw material in manufacturing dyes, explosives, rubber Michael Faraday's sample of benzene Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's research and work An overview of Faraday’s extraordinary research - from assisting Humphry Davy to establishing the principles of electromagnetism Michael Faraday's research and work Read more
Video History of science How Occam's Razor Changed the World of Science - with Johnjoe McFadden How did a thirteenth-century friar’s search for simplicity lead to the emergence of the modern world? How Occam's Razor Changed the World of Science - with Johnjoe McFadden Read more
From the collection History of science The Davy Letters Project A team of Davy scholars, including the Ri's Prof Frank James, worked to edit the first-ever edition of the Collected Letters of The Davy Letters Project Read more
From the collection History of science A tour of Michael Faraday in London A walk from the Royal Institution to Somerset House exploring Faraday's life, his intellectual network and his legacy. A tour of Michael Faraday in London Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's correspondence A brief history of Michael Faraday's correspondence, from 1811–1867. Michael Faraday's correspondence Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's magneto-optical apparatus The electromagnet used by Michael Faraday in a ground-breaking experiment showing that light and glass are affected by magnetism Michael Faraday's magneto-optical apparatus Read more
