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The power of bioengineering

Sat 14 Sep 2024

Alvena Kureshi steps into the world of bioengineering and its potential to revolutionise surgical materials, improving both

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WiFi Wars Christmas bash

Wed 18 Dec 2024

Celebrate the end of 2024 with Wifi Wars at the Royal Institution.

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SOLD OUT Discourse: Christmas Lecturer 2024

Fri 22 Nov 2024

Join 2024 Christmas Lecturer Chris van Tulleken for the November Discourse

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Anatomy of a particle detector

Sat 02 Nov 2024

Claire Malone explores the anatomy of particle detectors, taking the ATLAS experiment at CERN as a specific example.

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Wifi Wars Debug XVIII

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Wifi Wars returns to the Ri.

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SOLD OUT - An introduction to quantum theory (short course)

Mon 07 Oct 2024 - Mon 11 Nov 2024

James Millen returns to present a six part introduction to the world of quantum theory.

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Designing the James Webb Space Telescope

Sat 19 Oct 2024

NASA’s Astrophysics Division Director Mark Clampin shares his experiences designing the James Webb Space Telescope, and what the

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The future of recycling: One bin to rule them all

Mon 14 Oct 2024

Mike Shaver explores plastic's role in sustainability, aiming for systemic recycling solutions and authenticity to avoid

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Discourse: The scientist and the forger

Fri 27 Sep 2024

Jehane Ragai delves into this ongoing battle between scientists and forgers, revealing the cutting-edge and traditional methods

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Science unmasked: debunking myths and misconceptions

Sat 09 Nov 2024

Mohamed Daoud delves into the fascinating world of science myths and pseudoscience, revealing the truth behind popular

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