Ri targets highest-ever number of Christmas Lectures livestream venues

Live filming of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Ri is set to be livestreamed to the highest-ever number of partner venues in

Biology and the human body

How does the environment affect your DNA?

Epigenetic chemical changes influenced by our life alter the availability of the genetic code, "switching" genes on or off.

Ten incredible shark facts to celebrate Shark Week

Dive into the captivating world of sharks, with 10 fascinating facts from marine conservation biologist David Shiffman.

Art, culture and society

21+ science activities for children outside of London

It's a summer of science, for all ages! We rounded up some of our favourite activities around the UK.

History of science

The history of the Friday Evening Discourse

For 200 years, the Ri has brought together scientists, members and the public in conversation through our Discourses.

Art, culture and society

Celebrating London Pride at the Ri, and embracing diversity in science

Young Science Writer of the Year Award winner named by Association of British Science Writers, Ri and BBC

The Association of British Science Writers (ABSW), the Royal Institution (Ri) and the BBC have named 14-year-old Richael Forson

Ri appoints Harvard TECH Fellow as inaugural ‘Innovator in Residence’

The Ri has appointed Professor, David Ricketts, Fellow in the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard University as

NASA gifts Artemis I mission patch to the Royal Institution

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has gifted a space-flown artefact to the Royal Institution (Ri) in