From Orbit to the Everyday: 8 things originally developed for space travel

Space exploration gave us more than Moon rocks; it delivered life-changing products we now take for granted. Explore the biggest

Houston, We Have a Microbe: What Happens When Bacteria Leave Earth?

We know that space travel has a big impact on the human body, but have you ever wondered how the world of microbiology reacts to

Are we all Martians, or might all Martians be us?

Could life on Earth have originated from Martian bacteria that found their way to Earth?

Tracy King announced as Writer in Residence to the CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Critically acclaimed author appointed as Writer in Residence to the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution.

History's first public hack: rats, rats, rats!

Discover how Guglielmo Marconi fell prey to the first known and recorded act of public hacking during a demonstration here at

Ri on track to achieve 35% carbon reduction in historic Georgian Building

Mayor of London supported sustainability project proves heritage buildings can lead climate action

Libraries across the UK set to livestream the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from The Ri

A new partnership with the British Library’s Living Knowledge Network announced today.

Art and science working together: the Ri’s experimental history across culture

Science and art have always been intertwined, and often met right here at the Ri. Discover more about our cultural history of

Royal Institution Demonstration Team announced as winners of the Royal Society Hauksbee Award

Ri Freer Fellows set to engage audiences with historical insights into modern-day challenges

Find out more about the 2025 Freer Fellows at the Royal Institution.