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Video A presenter stands on a stage with his hands slightly raised. The words 'DISCOVERING DNA' are written above, along with the Royal Institution Logo.
Biology and the human body History of science

The hidden history of DNA - with Gareth Williams

Who were the unsung heroes behind the discovery of DNA? From its discovery in pus-soaked bandages in 1868, to the aftermath of

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Video Youtube thumbnail image of Melanie Windridge talking about nuclear fusion
Physics Technology and engineering

Could nuclear fusion energy power the future? – with Melanie Windridge

Could fusion energy transform the way the world produces energy for the world? Find out with demos of plasma, superconductors

Could nuclear fusion energy power the future? – with Melanie Windridge Read more
Video A presenter stands on a stage with his hands slightly raised. The words 'HEALTHCARE INEQUALITY' are written above, along with the Royal Institution Logo.
Art, culture and society Biology and the human body

How can we make healthcare equal for everyone? - with Kevin Fenton

The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the huge health inequalities that exist in our society, and London was no exception. So how can

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Video The speaker is pictured setting fire to a material with a Bunsen burner. Overlayed are the words 'MAKING MATERIALS' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.
Chemistry Physics

How does materials science affect our lives? – with Anna Ploszajski

What's the science behind everyday materials like glass, plastic, steel, and sugar? And how can you make a chocolate trumpet

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Video The speaker faces the front of the stage, hands slightly raised. Overlayed are the words 'THE HISTORY OF CODING' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.
Technology and engineering

How code has changed the world - with Torie Bosch

Why does computer code have such a huge impact on our lives? From the Y2K bug to the history of pop-up ads, discover how code

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Video A presenter on stage holds a stick which has sparks shooting out from one end. The words 'EXPLOSIVE PYROTECHNICS' are written above, along with the Royal Institution Logo.
Chemistry

Pyrotrickery - with Matthew Tosh

Ever wondered about the secrets behind pyrotechnics? Discover the science that makes these spectacular displays possible.

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Video A satellite is shown in space. Text overlayed above it reads 'INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL', along with the Royal Institution's logo.
Physics Technology and engineering

Is interstellar travel possible? – with Les Johnson

What does a NASA scientist thinks about the future of interstellar travel? Find out about the challenges and the realities of

Is interstellar travel possible? – with Les Johnson Read more
Video The speaker faces the camera, hands slightly clasped together. Overlayed are the words 'INVESTIGATIVE GENETIC GENEALOGY' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.
Biology and the human body

Investigative genetic genealogy – with Turi King

How can genetic testing and DNA typing help solve crimes? And what are the issues with using these techniques?

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Maths

The joy of abstract mathematical thinking - with Eugenia Cheng

Category theory is an abstract branch of mathematics – but did you know it can be both fun, and extremely useful for everyday

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Biology and the human body Technology and engineering

Why light pollution threatens life – with Johan Eklöf

What is light pollution, and why is it important for us to tackle it? Find out why natural darkness is essential for the

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