CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Human chimeras: Why forensic DNA testing will never be the same

DNA is often used as undeniable proof that an individual was present at a crime scene, but what about people with two kinds of

History of science

The battle of camouflage

In WW1 did the Germans manage to hide an entire army underneath mass large-scale camouflage? Artist Solomon J Solomon was

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Elementary! Ri chemical elements in forensic science

Explore how chemical elements associated with the Ri are used in today's forensic science.

Out-of-this-world problems

Space is dangerous. But it's also really, really annoying.

New PhD researchers appointed as Freer Prize Fellows at the Royal Institution

Three history of science PhD researchers have been named today as the latest to be awarded a Freer Prize Fellowship at the Royal

Professor Dame Sue Black set to reveal the secrets of forensic science in the 2022 CHRISTMAS LECTURES

One of the world’s leading forensic investigators, Professor Dame Sue Black, will deliver this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES from

Sir Richard Catlow, Chair of the Royal Institution, pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

On behalf of the Trustees, Patrons, Members and staff of the Royal Institution, Sir Richard Catlow, Chairman of the Royal

Art, culture and society

Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Institution

Her Majesty was Royal Patron of this Institution from her accession to the throne in 1952 until 2016.

Maths

The lottery and the laughing shopkeeper

Zoe was mocked for her mathematical approach to lottery numbers. In her defence, she has a point.

Art, culture and society

10 must-visit small science museums in London

Explore these inspiring lesser-known STEM galleries and museums in the Big Smoke.