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The science of love at first sight

The rom-com's favourite trope actually has roots in anthropology and biology.

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Art, culture and society

How science fiction influenced science fact

Sci-fi is not all just fun and games. Megan Stephens reflects on the influence the genre has had on real-life research and

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Royal Institution welcomes new membership partnership with ARC

The Royal Institution has announced an exciting new membership partnership with ARC.

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Ask a forensic anthropologist - Q&A with Sue Black

2022 Christmas Lecturer Professor Sue Black joined us on Twitter for a live Q&A about her work

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Art, culture and society

Being a Digital Media Intern at the Ri

Mia Berelson writes about her experience in the Ri Digital team, the different projects she was involved with and her advice to

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Art, culture and society

Top 10 science videos of 2022 – Ri Wrapped

Watch our most popular science lectures from 2022.

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Forensics for kids: safeguarding and the Christmas Lectures

The 2022 Christmas Lectures with Sue Black will give young people a behind-the-scenes look of forensic investigation. How did we

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History of science

The life-saving lamp: Humphry Davy's fight against firedamp

Read more about Humphry Davy's lifes-aving safety lamp, in the collection here at the Ri.

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Scientific imagination and the Nobel prize

Collaboration and connection are vital in scientific breakthroughs - especially when it comes to the Nobel Prize.

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Royal Institution’s historic building set to become environmental exemplar with £4.35m support from GLA

The Royal Institution is set to receive £4.35m funding from the Greater London Authority, it was announced by Deputy Mayor of

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