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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

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Video Tim Palmer talks at the Ri on the 'Geometry of Chaos'

Climate Maths Physics

Chaos theory and geometry: can they predict our world? – with Tim Palmer

The geometry of chaos can explain our uncertain world, from weather and pandemics to quantum physics and free will.

Chaos theory and geometry: can they predict our world? – with Tim Palmer Read more
Livestream
a droplet of water bounces out of some water, creating ripples.

Talks and shows

Solving the world's water crisis

Wed 04 Oct 2023

Join acclaimed environmental journalist Tim Smedley for an enlightening exploration of the impending global water crisis.

Solving the world's water crisis Read more
Video The speaker faces the front of the stage, one hands slightly raised. Overlayed are the words 'OCEAN ENGINE' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.

Climate

How does the ocean help shape our world? – with Helen Czerski

The ocean is a giant, complex machine that drives the world we live in - and we ignore it at our peril. Find out why with 2020

How does the ocean help shape our world? – with Helen Czerski Read more
Blog A school of small yellow and black fish swimming among strips of plastic rubbish tangled in ropes.

Climate

Plastic: from wonder material to worrying problem

Find out why our reliance on this wonder material is so problematic for our world.

Plastic: from wonder material to worrying problem Read more
Podcast A windfarm at sea.

Climate

Podcast: Tackling climate change with innovation – with Alyssa Gilbert and Katherine Mathieson

Alyssa Gilbert and Katherine Mathieson introduce 'Undaunted', our partnership with Imperial College London.

Podcast: Tackling climate change with innovation – with Alyssa Gilbert and Katherine Mathieson Read more
In-person
A picture of wind turbines out at sea.

Talks and shows

The secret superpowers of the seabed

Fri 23 Jun 2023

Discover what lies at the bottom of the ocean and whether wind might take us to net zero.

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In-person
A view of the ocean, with a pink sunset just above the horizon.

Talks and shows

Blue machine: Uncovering the ocean's power

Thu 01 Jun 2023

Former Christmas Lecturer Helen Czerski explores one of earth's most complex systems: the ocean.

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In-person
There is a landscape of chimney towers with lots of smoke coming out of them. The picture is a brown and yellow colour to show air pollution.

Talks and shows

The Pentagon, climate change and war

Mon 15 May 2023

Discover the intersection between climate change and US national security with Neta Crawford.

The Pentagon, climate change and war Read more
Podcast Mount Everest Summit seen from base camp

Climate

Podcast: Science at the extremes: with Greg Foot, Dan Martin and Leigh Marsh

Greg Foot leads a scientific exploration to the top of the tallest mountain and bottom of the deepest ocean, accompanied by

Podcast: Science at the extremes: with Greg Foot, Dan Martin and Leigh Marsh Read more

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