The 2009 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, Prof Sue Hartley will show you plants and their relationship with animals as you've never seen them before.
Lecture 1 - Why Elephants Can't Dance If you were to drop a hamster and a dog off the tallest building in the
Lecture 1 - Why Elephants Can't Dance How strong is a leaf-cutting ant? And why didn't the queen ant get an i
Lecture 2 - Why Chocolate Melts and Jet Engines Don't Why does an iron rod just heat up in a bunsen burner flame whilst iron filling produce fireworks? We got in a pyrotechnics specialist for this one. It was definitely the biggest Bunsen burner anyone at the RI had ever seen. The iron powder that we used is more often found in fireworks, for obvious reasons. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Lecture 3 - Why Are Mountains So Small? Can a cannon ball float and is it possible to hold a piece
Lecture 2 - Why Chocolate Melts and Jet Engines Don't Why is there an inflatable velcro wall in the Royal Institution and what does a head louse really look like? This demonstration made quite a few people at the RI very nervous, note the proximity of the giant Velcro wall to the priceless paintings and chandeliers that live in that room. To make things a little more difficult we put a scanning electron microscope (worth tens of thousands) right next to it. But it did mean that, in one room, you could see what happens to Velcro on big scale and on a very small scale -- surely a world first?! The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Lecture 3 - Why Are Mountains So Small? Is it possible to escape gravity? Tune in to find out... The first time Mark got into the harness to defy gravity it was unfortunately too tight in key places! The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Chris Bishop rehearses for his Science of Fireworks event at the Ri by exploding a hydrogen balloon in the Faraday Theatre. Filmed on a Google Nexus S by our intern Ed. Find out more about the event here: http://bit.ly/uoAKyo The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The Ri's Andy Marmery explains the safest way to handle cryogenic material. (Please do not try this at home). The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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The Ri's very own demo technician, Andrew Marmery experiments with the element Argon in the Ri Prep Room. At room temperature Argon is an inert gas, requiring temperatures of below -189.3 degrees Celsius to freeze into a solid. The temperature range at which Argon exists as a liquid is extremely narrow (three/ four degress). As it begins to melt under room temperature it passes into its gas state almost instaneously. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Check our playlist "Tales from the Prep Room" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyfUXqroIlSf2hOznnThqM0 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
See the event presentation slides here: http://slidesha.re/12ffhjc The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is the most powerful particle collider ever built and has been described as the world's biggest science experiment. Designed to answer the unknowns in particle physics, including the reason for so little antimatter in the universe and the exact locations of dark matter and the missing Higgs particle, the LHC is capable of recreating the conditions that were in existence one fraction of a second after the Big Bang. Tara takes the stage at The Royal Institution to reveal what has been discovered at the LHC since its first year of operation. This event took place at the Ri on Wednesday 19 October 2011. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In his talk at the Ri Unconference 2011, science communicator and teacher Alom Shah
Does responsibility for
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock provides an overview of her unconventional career path to becoming a space scientist, including how her fascination with the moon started with The Clangers. She challenges delegates to tackle the stereotypes of science careers, encouraging them to p
Should it be the media or scientists who control science in the media? Are the m
Held in September 2011, the Unconference aimed to get young people to think seriously and crea
In the second of his Tales from the Prep Room, Ri Demo Technician Andrew Marmery uses wire and a laser pen to recreate the famous cross-shaped diffraction patterns observed by Rosalind Franklin in 1952. The biophysicist captured "Photograph 51" of DNA whilst working at Kings College London. The photo -- which revealed the structure of DNA -- was later used by James D. Watson and Francis Crick as the basis for their famous model of the double helix. By shining a laser through different configurations of wire, Andy is able to change the resulting diffraction pattern. Theoretically, he could then work backwards from each pattern to deduce the original position of each wire. It is this idea that forms the basis of X-ray crystallography, using x-rays instead of laser light, and atoms instead of wires. X-ray crystallography allowed Rosalind Franklin to determine the 3D structure of DNA by analysing the X-ray diffraction patterns of crystals made up of the molecule. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Bruce Hood heads to the famous Ri Theatre to talk about the first of
Professor Bruce Hood takes a break from rehearsals to share his Christmas Lecture
Professor Bruce Hood describes the many voices in his head just before recording the second of
Professor Bruce Hood grabs a moment with the Ri Channel team to sum up his thoughts before filming his third and final Christmas Lecture. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
We grab a moment with Professor Bruce Hood at the Christmas Lectures wrap party and ask him to sum
The Ri Christmas Lectures in 2011 will be presented by Professor Bruce Hood. Watch on BBC Four, iPlayer and catch up right here, on the Ri Channel, in January. Lecture 1: What's in your head? 27 December, 8pm, BBC Four Lecture 2: Who's in charge here anyway? 28 December, 8pm, BBC Four Lecture 3: Are you thinking what I'm thinking? 29 December, 8pm, BBC Four The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The Ri's Andrew Marmery takes a break from Christmas Lecture rehearsals to describe how he design
Professor Bruce Hood provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas Lectures. Wat
Try the stroop test for yourself. Say out loud the colour of the words, not the word itself. This was one of the
It's difficult to see what's wrong with this image until you turn it the right way round. For the 2011 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, Prof Brian Cox very kindly agreed to let us use his face for the classic inverted face illusion. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The Royal Institution has been looking for engineers to take part in an exciting new
In the wake of the Christmas Lectures, Ri Demo Technician Andy Marmery return
Professor Jon Butterworth introduces his Ri Discourse: "Electroweak Symmetry Brea
In this Friday Evening Discourse at the Royal Institution, Professor Jon Butterworth, member of the High Energy Physics group on the Atlas experiment, provides an overview of his work at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Friday Evening Discourses The tradition of Friday evening discourses at the Royal Institution was started by Michael Faraday in 1825. Since that time most major scientific figures have spoken in the famous Lecture Theatre at the heart of the Ri building at 21 Albemarle Street. Notable talks include Faraday announcing the existence of the technology of photography in 1839 and J.J. Thomson announcing the existence of the fundamental particle later called the electron in 1897.
Professor Chris Bishop, pre
Professor Chris Bishop, presenter of the 2008 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, leads us through a spectacular tour of the curious, and sometimes surprising, world of chemistry. Please help us transcribe this lecture: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=ti_E2ZKZpC4 Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Journalist Alok Jha brings together three experts to discuss the latest philosophical and scientific thinking on how the wet stuff in our heads creates the world we experience. Featuring: Dr Anil Seth from the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science (University of Sussex), Philosophy Professor Barry Smith (University of London) and neuropsycologist Professor Chris Frith (UCL). Watch the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=313yn0RY9QI The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Andy, Ed and Thea tidy up the Royal Institution Prep-Room. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Ri Demo Technician Andy Marmery shows us how to light a match without strik
Are we moving increasingly closer towards a benevolent society? Steven Pinke
What is the latest philosophical and scientific thinking in e
Scientists and journalists need different things from science. Discuss. C
Scientists and journalists need different things from science. Discuss. In part one, Ananyo Bhattacharya, Chief Online Editor at Nature, Chris Chambers, from Car
Professor Hugh Montgomery recalls his Royal Institution Christmas Lectures from 2007 when
Dr Andrea Sella of University College London demonstrates how one of his favourite molecules, carbon dioxide, reacts with water. More than just another pretty demonstration, the experiment acts as an alarm signal for what we are doing to our world. As rising levels of CO2 dissolve in our seas many species -- especially those in coral ecosystems -- are unable to adapt to increasingly acidic waters. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How long can Andy keep his boat afloat on a fluidised bed of sand? Aided by a troop of floating objects Andy dusts off the fluidised bed, a classic piece of Ri demonstration kit handed down from the 1950s. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Check our playlist "Tales from the Prep Room" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In this upcoming Ri Collection in collaboration with the Centre of Sports Engineering Research at Sheffield Hallam University, Professor
Philosopher of physics David Wallace guides us the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and the mind-b
Sir Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter discuss their new series of novels entitled The Long Earth
In the first film of the Engineering Sport series, Professor Steve Haake investigates how technological and scientific advancements have played a key role in the evolution of sport. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Today's coaches have access to a plethora of technology and scientific data - but how do they tran
Although athletes can be studied under controlled conditions, this isn't quite the same as measuring them 'in vivo', when competing under pressure in tournament conditions. In the third film of his Engineering Sport series, Professor Steve Haake investigates how motion capture technologies, are being used to provide accurate measurements of athletes in the field. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Steve Haake from Sheffield Hallam University presents the Grand Unified Theory of Tennis. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In the last of his Engineering Sport films, Professor Steve Haake looks at how technology has affected athletic performance over time and how it may hold the key to the future of sport, leading to new rules and even completely new games. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Responding to a comment left on YouTube, Andy attempts to find out whether it's possible to light a match using just a single drop of water and a piece of Sodium. However, it seems that Andy may have to move further down the Periodic table before he can claim success. If you have suggestions for any other experiments to try in the prep room then please leave a comment below. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Check our playlist "Tales from the Prep Room" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyfUXqroIlSf2hOznnThqM0 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Andrew Robertson is designing software that can monitor and follow the tempo of a live drummer. Rather than the performer following exactly a pre-defined "click track" the system allows computer controlled samples and effects to be timed according to the drummers own pace. Via a process called "time-stretching" the software is then able to speed up or slow down sound samples without altering their actual pitch. In his second Components film, Andrew puts his software to the test at Queen Mary University London with a professional drummer and explains how the technology might be used creatively in musical performance. This film is part of a project funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop the on camera communication skills of engineers across the UK. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Human beings naturally keep time to the rhythms of music and, just as orchestras have a conductor, live bands also need to stay in time. Traditionally a drummer listens to a 'click-track' to set the pace of a band's tempo. However, Andrew Robertson, a Sound Engineer at Queen Mary University London, has been trying to unshackle a drummer from rigidly following a set beat by engineering software that can instead monitor and follow the drummer. With his software a band can trigger computer controlled samples and effects that are timed accurately to a drummers tempo. Placing tempo control in the hands (or sticks) of a drummer in this way allows them to slow things down or speed things up, as and when they choose. In theory, this produces more fluid and expressive performances -- and, ultimately, more interesting music. But how successful is this system at moderating tempo? And could a real drummer tell the difference between a tempo matched by a human or by the machine. This film is part of a project funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop the on camera communication skills of engineers across the UK. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
For a pilot, air-to-air refuelling is one of the most difficult and dangerous procedures to perform. Automating the process would not only eliminate the risk of human error but would also cut down the number of pilot hours required for training. Jonathan du-Bois, an engineer at Bristol University is currently developing these automated systems using a combination of sensors and control algorithms, not to mention a couple of very large robots. The problem isn't simple and with automated systems comes issues of feedback delay and latency - things which add new layers of complexity. Before he can begin though, he needs to hack into the robots' control system... This work is funded by Cobham Mission Equipment as part of the ASTRAEA Programme, which seeks to enable the routine use of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) in all classes of airspace without the need for restrictive or specialised conditions of operation. The ASTRAEA programme is co-funded by AOS, BAE Systems, Cobham, EADS Cassidian, QinetiQ, Rolls-Royce, Thales, the Technology Strategy Board, the Welsh Assembly Government and Scottish Enterprise. This film is part of a project funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop the on camera communication skills of engineers across the UK. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Most Ph.D.s focus on niche topics in a very specific field (see here) and Hilary Costello's research project is no different. Her ongoing Phd looks into the properties of aerodynamic stability of very long tethers for very high balloons or vew deep offshore oil and gas platforms underwater. Understanding tether dynamics is extremely complex with numerous factors effecting the behaviour of a cable - from the shape and aerodynamics of the tether to the elasticity, bending and torsion of the materials used not to mention the chaging wind speed and temperature at heights of up to 20km. Testing the cable dynamics of new tether designs in the real-world is a crucial part of the research process and by modelling and testing cables in isolated sections, it is possible to better understand and model how these may operate together in a larger system. With limited access to mile-high balloons, Hilary can often be found in the green pastures of Cambridge University flying kites! Join her as she explains her quest to design an aerodynamic, stable tether that will reduce tension and, ultimately, lessen the risk of large-scale failure. This film is part of a project funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop the on camera communication skills of engineers across the UK. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Cycling is undoubtedly good for you but, as Donal McNally is all too aware, accidents happen. A Professor of Bioengineering at Nottingham University his work involves sim
Serious accidents and deaths on the roads of Britain have been greatly reduced over the last 20 years -- not because we are safer drivers but because of better safety engineering. Seat belts, airbags and crumple zones have all contributed to this decline. However, as Donal McNally from the University of Nottingham explains, it is very difficult to protect the body from the huge increase in the forces impacting upon it in an accident. The second most likely cause of death in a car accident is something called an "aortic rupture" and it remains a mystery. Under increased pressure the aorta always ruptures in the same place but no one knows exactly why. Like any good scientists or research engineer Donal is keen to test a particular hypothesis using real world simulations to discover the cause of aortic ruptures. Can he find the answer or will his hypothesis be disproved? This film is part of a project funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop the on camera communication skills of engineers across the UK. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Martyn Pavier explores steam trains, bridges and potential catastrophe. By testing how cyclic
Researching tether dynamics involves more than just flying kites. As Cambridge University Ph.D student Hilary Coste
Distinguished Scientist, Ri Vice President and explosives expert Chris Bishop presents another action-packed d
Andy and Sean test out a variety of hydrogen balloons in the Ri Lecture Theatre - all in a day's work when you're
Professor Richard Dawkins talks about his experience of presenting the 1991 CHRISTMAS LECTURES. The series explored our "growing knowledge of how life grows up in the universe" - from the child growing up amidst the wonder and complexity of life, to the evolution of mankind and humanity's increasing understanding of the world and how it works through the devlopment of modern science. Prof Dawkins talks about the challenges of presenting in front of an audience of children and recalls the good will shown towards him once people heard he was involved in the prestigious Lectures. Amongst his personal highlights are a cutting-edge Virtual Reality version of the Lecture Theatre and working with a range of special guests - including the author Douglas Adams who 'volunteers' to read an extract from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
With the 2012 Christmas Lectures exploring the chemistry of the modern world, we asked some of our friends to ch
TV Presenter Liz Bonnin looks to the stars for her pick from the Periodic Table. The pr
Former Christmas Lecturer, Professor Mark Miodownik admits a (healthy) addiction to his favourite element, Oxy
The Ri caught up with presenter Dara O Briain on the set of Science Club to hear why he is such a fan of the group of elements known as the Alkali Metals. It might have something to do with Group 1's explosive reputation. Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
UCL Chemist Andrea Sella picks two elements that combine to form the compound didymium. This material is us
From coccolithophores to the White Cliffs of Dover, physicist Helen Czerski explains the amazing cycle that makes Calcium her favourite element. Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Brian Cox ponders whether an advanced knowledge of sub-atomic particles will one day
University of Nottingham chemist Professor Martyn Poliakoff - star of periodicvideos series (http://
Demo developer and science presenter Fran Scott joins us in the Ri Prep Room to de
Despite forgetting his periodic table party trick, presenter Dallas Campbell explains why travelling aroun
From the American symbol of freedom to jewelry, pennies and pans, science fan Jerry Hall demonstrates the bea
Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. T
From the floor of the Science Museum in London, Roger Highfield explains why the scarcity of his favourite element Helium should concern us all. Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Structural biologist Professor Stephen Curry talks about the multiple forms of Carbon - an element vital for life on earth but one that could also trigger envi
Dame Jane Goodall expresses her love of oxygen and its vital role in sustaining all animal and human life. Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
From the roof of the Ri, Derek Muller from the Veritasium YouTube channel stresses the need to communicate the beauty and importance of science. This 'element of truth' is vital to our understanding of how the world works and our place within it. Check out the Veritasium Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/1veritasium Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Physicist Jim Al-Khalili focuses his attention on the very strange nucleus from an isotope of Lithium that only exists due to the "weird rules of quantum mechanics". Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Comedian and songstress Helen Arney gives element number 5 an image makeover with the Boron song. Song by Helen Arney, all r
Physicist Suzie Sheehy demonstrates ho
Internet technologist Ben Hammersley explores the powerful properties of Potassium. Each day in December, we'll publish a new video revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Alice Roberts shows her love for calcium and how efficient the human skeleton can be. Did you
When water is added to quicklime, a fierce exothermic reaction takes place as calcium hydroxide
Dr Peter Wothers detonates the extremely sensitive contact explosive, Nitrogen Triiodide
Most people know the advice about never putting water on an oil fire. We joined Dr Peter Wothers
Sir Harry Kroto relives his discovery of Buckminsterfullerene before talking about another gr
A 1km long pipe snakes its way through the Royal Institution building in Mayfair, London. A team of volunteers helped to move the pipe in preparation for a groundbreaking chemistry experiment for the Christmas Lectures 2012. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Dr Sujata Kundu explains why an oxide of her favourite element, titanium, could one day save the world. Each
The Ri's very own Andrew Marmery and Olympia Brown celebrate filming the Christmas Lectures by sharing their love of
For the final film in our advent series, the 2012 Christmas Lecturer, Dr Peter Wothers, travels to the Sheffield University MRI Unit at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital to explore how the strange properties of his favourite chemical element are being used to image living lungs. In the build up to this year's Christmas Lectures, we've published a new video for every day of advent revealing the elements that really excite and inspire people. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In preparation for the 2012 Chris
On the last day of recording the 2012 Christmas Lectures Dr Peter Wothers illustrates the properties of Air with
Magician Billy Kidd fools Professor Bruce Hood with the classic Cups and Balls trick by tricking his brain which s
Professor Bruce Hood demonstratse the kanizsa illusion on the audience. The kanizsa
The Croydon Juggling Club do a fan
Professor Bruce Hood shows an audience an images which changes with every blink, yet the audience fail to see big changes such as a disappearing tree and car. This is called change blindness. Everytime your eye blinks, your brain doesn't notice anything different unless you're paying special attention. The brain is regulating our behaviour by telling us what we have to pay attention to, it controls what we learn and how we remember. This clip is part of the Christmas Lectures 2011 presented by Professor Bruce Hood - Lecture Two: Who's in charge here anyway? The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Bruce Hood shows an illusion which involves a sculpted face, but instead of the usual convex human face of a sculpture, the sculpture is flipped and we're shown the inside of the face but human brains find it hard to recognise it is convex until the head starts turning around. This clip is part of the Christmas Lectures 2011 presented by Professor Bruce Hood - Lecture Three: Are you thinking what I'm thinking? The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Bruce Hood demonstrates the McGurk Effect on the audience. The McGurk Effect shows how our perception of
Reality is created by the brain and uses past experiences to make sense of the world. But Profe
Professor Bruce Hood demonstrates how a siamese fighting fish will try and protect its territory when it sees its own reflection. This is because they have no sense of 'self'. Humans on the other hand can read other peoples' body language and gage what they're thinking by being able to have a sense of your own 'self''. This clip is part of the Christmas Lectures 2011 presented by Professor Bruce Hood - Lecture Three: Are you thinking what I'm thinking? The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Professor Vincent Walsh of University College London demonstates the lost of verbal and motor control through using a TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation). The TMS induces weak electric currents to the brain. The Ri is on Twitter:
The Stroop Test involves reading the colour of words rather than
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Research Engineer Hannah Petto takes us behind the scenes at her workplace, the engine test facility of Caterpil
Dr Peter Wothers demonstrates the remarkable properties of the chemical element xenon with a
Dr Peter Wothers demonstrates the power of a
As part of Lecture One of his 2012 Christmas Lectures, 'The Modern Alchemist', Dr Peter Wothers visits a research lab near Cambridge where they are investigating new fire prevention technologies. Normal air contains 21% Oxygen. Will Peter be able to light a fire in an environment where the air only has only 15% Oxygen? The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter © The Royal Institution 2013.
The cast of West-End musical, Loserville, perform The Elements Song as part of the 2012 Christmas Lect
Dr Peter Wothers weighs a volunteer from the 2012 Christmas Lectures audience with 24 carat pure gold. Finding himself a little short of the right amount, he calls in help from famous chemist Sir Harry Kroto and his gold Nobel Prize medal (awarded in 1996 for his discovery of a new form of Carbon, C60). Calculate your weight in gold: Current gold prices: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=gold+price Weight in gold calculator: http://www.onlygold.com/tutorialpages/yourweightingold.asp The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Dr Peter Wothers is assisted by Nobel prize winner Sir Harry Kroto. Subscribe for regula
It was the universe's most elusive particle, the linchpin for everything scientists dreamed up to explain how stuff works. It had to be found. But projects as big as CERN's Large Hadron Collider don't happen without dealing and conniving, incredible risks and occasional skullduggery. Buy Sean's book "The Particle at the End of the Universe" - https://geni.us/LQYMuM Award-winning physicist and science popularizer Sean Carroll reveals the history-making forces of insight, rivalry, and wonder that fuelled the Higgs search and how its discovery opens a door into the mind-boggling domain of dark matter and other phenomena we never predicted. Watch the event Q&A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aom5SiHakGM The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
We caught up with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll to find out why the discovery of the Higgs Boson was such a major breakthrough and what it means for scientists and our conception of reality. Emphasising the importance of fields in particle physics, Sean explores what's in store next at the Large Hadron Collider and discusses and what exactly physicists mean when they refer to 'symmetry'. We ask him what could lie beyond the Higgs and if it is worth spending ove
Following in Michael Faraday's footsteps, Demo Technician Andy Marmery explores the paramagne
In this Friday Evening Discourse at the Royal I
"If you can explain this using common sense and logic, do let me know, because there is a Nobel Pr
We've known for some time that certain animals can navigat
Astronomer and TV presenter, Mark Thompson looks to the skies and points towards the next advancement in space telescopes. Whilst the refracting and reflecting telescopes used by amateurs can see great distances, distortion is caused by peering through the Earth's atmosphere. In contrast, the much larger Hubble space telescope floats above the atmosphere and is able to produce amazing images like Mark's chosen view of the Great Orion Nebula, also known as M42. But Hubble isn't the end of the story. The James Webb Space Telescope is set for launch later in 2018 and, designed to work primarily in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum, it will be able to look further and deeper into space than ever before. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Why doesn't magenta appear in the rainbow? The answer lies not in physics but in biology. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Can you help us translate this video? http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=iPPYGJjKVco Science presenter Steve Mould demonstrates the strange phenomenon of colour mixing, in which not everything is as it seems. The cone cells within our eyes are responsible for the colours we see, but are only sensitive to Red, Green and Blue light. So how are we able to see so many colours when we can only directly detect three and how do our brains see the colour magenta which doesn't have a wavelength? Steve explains all with the help of his coloured torches and explores how everyday technology fools our brains into seeing more. Find out more about Steve Mould on his nerdy blog http://stevemould.com or @MouldS More about Magenta: http://ekrelliott.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/on-magenta/ The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Professor Neil Shubin talks about the discovery of Tiktaalik and one of the greatest
Materials are a defining characteristic of society. The ages of civilization are named after materials and
Prof Frank James, a world-leading expert on all things Faraday, delves into the Royal Institution Archives to reveal one of the very few failures of the great scientist. From 1834 to 1835 Faraday was seeking to isolate the element Fluorine through the electro-chemical techniques used by Humphry Davy to isolate Sodium and Potassium (also at the Ri) in 1807. Faraday's kept a meticulous set of laboratory notes and paragraph 1477 begins with the promising phrase "Worked for fluorine". However, his attempt to disassociate fluorine from molten lead fluoride (PbF2) -- itself a very dangerous substance -- was never successful due to the extreme reactivity of Fluorine. On release it reacted almost immediately with the oxygen in the air and could not be isolated. The problem was only solved around fifty years later by the French Chemist Henri Mossain in 1886, a feat for which he received the Nobel Prize. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Will consciousness ever be explained by neuroscientists? The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.faceboo
Most people know the advice about never putting water on an oil fire. We joined Dr Peter Wother
Nitrogen Triiodide is an extremely sensitive explosive compound that, when dry, can be detonated by the lightest of touches or vibrations. For this reason, it should never be contained or transported and we are not aware of any industrial uses. A quantity of NI3 was prepared in the Ri Prep Room before being laid out to dry in the famous Lecture Theatre. This process to
When water is added to quicklime, a fierce exothermic reaction takes place as calcium hydroxide, slaked lime, is formed. To prepare this demo Dr Peter Wothers ordered Calcium Carbonate blocks from a quarry in Portland which were cut up to fit in our furnace by a mason. Each block then took 48 hours to make by he
The world-famous evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins presents the Royal Institution CHRISTMAS LECTURES in 1991. Original broadcast live on the BBC, the series explored "our own growing knowledge of how life grows up in the universe." This is the first lecture in the series entitled "Waking up in the Universe". The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Materials scientist and Christmas Lecturer Mark Miodownik demonstrates some of the weird properties of ferrofluid. é
Sir David Attenborough looks back almost f
Wednesday 29 May 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay's first climb to the summit of Mount Everest. In two giant tents on the icy ground of Everest base camp, a team of scientists have been conducted research into the effects of low oxygen conditions. Established by Dr Dan Martin in 2007, this is the second major expedition of the Xtreme Everest project. Made up of doctors and scientists from University College London, University of Southampton and Duke University, the project also involved a group of healthy volunteers willing to be subjected to a series of intensive physical tests. The team were braving the extreme conditions to investigate the underlying physiological reasons why some people can cope better with low oxygen conditions than others. Since the first expedition in 2007, the project is focusing not only on the amount of oxygen you can get into your system, but on how well you can deliver that oxygen to where it's needed and how efficiently your body then uses that oxygen. Lying at 5,364 metres, Everest base camp contains around half the amount of oxygen compared to sea level, providing the perfect conditions for testing and research. In this case, the "lab" involves two insulated tents full of the latest medical technology, including two exercise bikes with full gas analysis systems, centrifuges and blood sampling kits -- all of which had to be brought from Lukla airport (a ten day trek). Many of the team work in Intensive Care Units and are interested in examining what happens to the body when there is not enough oxygen reaching their vital organs. Whether through lung failure, a heart attack or a stroke, 90% of intensive care patients suffer from the effects of a shortage of oxygen. The knowledge gained in the extreme conditions at Everest could dramatically increase the chances of patients back home. The film was funded by the Wellcome Trust. Explore the Xtreme Everest website http://www.xtreme
The placebo effect is a long-recognised phenomenon that has played an important part in the history of medicine -- from the healing powers of Stonehenge to administering placebo drugs to modern day patients. But it's not until recently that science has begun to truly understand how the placebo effect really works. Professor Nicholas Humphrey asks why placebos work and reveals their central paradox: If we can effectively cure ourselves by taking placebo medicine, why don't we just heal ourselves straight away? Exploring this paradox from the perspective of evolution, Professor Humphry looks at the associated costs and benefits of pain or illness. How can placebo medications readdress this balance and is a "dose of contrived optimism" just what the doctor ordered? Find out more about Prof Nicholas Humphrey: http://www.humphrey.org.uk 10 Unanswered Science Questions This video is part of a series brought together by the All Times 10s YouTube Channel exploring ten unanswered science questions. To view the greatest minds on YouTube respond, follow the link at the end of the video or click below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFydagCS9fg Explore the All Times 10s YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/alltime10s Connect with the Royal Institution The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Dr Tim Cockerill explores the science behind the most dangerous stunt in the firebreather's repertoire - the human volcano. From the volatility of the fuel to the fire breather's technique, Tim explains how the trick is performed and how everything ultimately depends on the unique properties of oxygen. Tim is a trained firebreather. Please do not try any of the stunts performed in this video at home. Find out more about Tim and his traditional acts of the fairground sideshow, including walking on broken glass and the 'human blockhead': http://www.fire‐eating.com The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Tim is a trained firebreather. Please DO NOT try any of the stunts performed in this video at hom‐
Andy takes a closer look at one of his favourite demos from the 2012 Christmas Lectures, bringing together a levitating superconductor and a bewildering Möbius strip made from over 2,000 magnets. We'd love it if you helped us translate this video: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=zPqEEZa2Gis As his super-conducting boat whizzes along the track, Andy demonstrates the remarkable properties of the superconducting material (Yttrium barium copper oxide) which allows it to seemingly float both above and below the track. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
An evening of science-themed demos, fireside conversation and song. DemoJam 0 is the pilot of what we hope will be an ongoing web series. Hosted by stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, the night combined brain-bending optics and a cuddly rhinovirus with a particle accelerator that won't work unless everyone in the room stops breathing. Featuring Dr Ben Craven, physicist Suzie Sheehy, biologist Stephen Curry, and musical wizard Jonny Berliner (who summed up the night through the medium of song). DemoJam 0 took place at the Ri on Wednesday 26 October 2011. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The sun has been at the centre of human civ
Dr Helen Mason explores what causes solar activity and what we are learning about the Sun from space observations in the ultraviolet and X-ray wavelength ranges. The Sun goes through an 11 year cycle of activity. For the past few years it has been very quiet, but now it is becoming active again, with huge explosions and solar flares which shoot very hot material into space at extremely high speeds. This hot gas can hit the Earth's atmosphere, and cause chaos with modern technology, knocking out satellites, affecting communications, even causing major electrical black-outs. Scientists are currently observing the Sun from space with several different spacecraft: Hinode, Stereo, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory and the Solar Dynamics Observatory. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
As part of YouTube Geek Week, the Ri and Dr Tim Cockerill explore the science of Leeches. As
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In the spirit of recycling, why buy a brand new bazooka when you can fashion one out of everyday household items? The Naked Sc
Professor Richard Dawkins discusses the influences and inspirations that have shaped his life and thinking. Buy Richar
Ri Demo Technician, Andy Marmery, demonstrates what happens when a huge neodymium magnet is dropped through a super-cooled
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Antimatter is one the biggest mysteries in fundamental physics, yet this elusive substance is essential to u
Antimatter, an identical, oppositely charged version of normal matter, is one of the most mysterious
Our demo technician Andy needs little excuse to head onto the roof of the Ri building and experiment. To celebrate Halloween he set off a couple of chemical reactions inside two beautifully carved pumpkins: igniting guncotton with an electric fuse and catalysing a decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by potassium iodide (more commonly known as 'elephant's toothpaste'). Happy Halloween! Watch another spooky demo by Andy on the Headsqueeze channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mmUlo88Utw The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
X-Ray Crystall
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As the field of crystallography celebrates its centenary year we look back at how it all began -- with a father and son team and a humble salt crystal. With the help of archive footage and historic objects from the Ri, Patience Thomson, daughter of William Lawrence Bragg, presents an intimate portrait of her father. From his detailed artworks to his love of detective stories and puzzles, Patience reveals how Lawrence's unique character and analytical mindset led to numerous scientific breakthroughs. Plus, find out how he reacted to receiving news of his Nobel Prize while serving on the front during WW1 at the age of 25 and discover how the Braggs applied their scientific knowledge to aid the war effort. Professor Stephen Curry is also on hand to demonstrate just how important the Braggs' discovery was and how the field of x-ray crystallography has revealed the structure of hundreds of different molecules, from enzymes and proteins to entire viruses. The Braggs' discoveries of 1913 remain at the foundation of modern day techniques and, to date, 29 Nobel Prizes have been awarded to work related to x-ray crystallography. Our thanks to Stephen Curry, Patience Thompson, and filmmaker Thom Hoffman. This film was supported by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC): http://www.stfc.ac.uk The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent It's that time of year again! The Royal Institution announces its 2013 online advent calendar... This year's Ri advent series is an ambitious video journey through the human genome. Inspired by the forthcoming 'Life Fantastic' CHRISTMAS LECTURES with Dr Alison Woollard, we'll release a different video each day between 1 December and Christmas Eve. The short films will explore the 23 pairs of human chromosomes and the mitochondrial DNA that make up the building blocks of human life. Highlights include geneticist Dr Adam Rutherford exploring what 'junk' DNA is, a light-hearted look at male baldness with former Christmas lecturer Mark Miodownik, and a visit to Alison's lab at the University of Oxford to learn more about the genetic control of ageing. We'll explain Nobel Prize winning science, take a trip to the zoo and delve into the mysteries of ginger hair. The series will also raise awareness of several rare and not-so-rare genetic disorders such as Alkaptonuria (AKU) as well as other more well known diseases with a hereditary link including breast cancer. Through interviews with experts and personal stories we'll reveal the genetic secrets behind these conditions and highlight the latest cutting-edge research to help prevent, treat and manage them. With thanks to BBSRC: http://bbsrc.ac.uk/ Don't miss the 2013 CHRISTMAS LECTURES on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org/advent Geneticist Aoife Mclysaght introduces the Ri advent calendar 2013 - our video journey through the human genome. Each day in December we'll release a new short film focussing on the 23 pairs of human chromosomes and the mitochondrial DNA that make up the building blocks of human life. Starting with the largest human chromosome - chromosome 1 - Aoife explores how genes are organised and how genetic information is passed from one generation to the next. Don't miss the
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EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org/advent. Alkaptonuria (black urine disease) is a rare inherited gene
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EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent The human body is made up of more than 200 different types of cell, and it used to be believed that once these cells have grown and differentiated (or specialised) into different types, that their fate is then fixed. In this video science presenter Simon Watt explains how we can re-shape the destiny of our cells by turning adult cells back into stem cells by manipulation of the c-Myc gene on chromosome 8. This discovery led to the award of the Nobel Prize in Medicine to Shinya Yamanaka in 2012. Using our greater understanding of this and related genes, stem cells can be used to make any cell we want. This could, in future, allow us to regrow or repair organs without danger of tissue rejection. With thanks to BBSRC: http://bbsrc.ac.uk/ Don't miss the 2013 CHRISTMAS LECTURES on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent Blood transfusion used to be a hit & miss affair, until the discovery of blood groups. The group most people have heard of is the ABO group, controlled by a gene on Chromosome 9 as explained by Nicole Thornton. This gene controls what blood type you are - whether A, B, O or AB. However, there are actually over 30 other blood group systems, most of which are extremely rare. Nicole explains the consequences of receiving blood from the wrong blood group as she chats to Olympia Brown, who learns what blood group she is when giving blood, and how important it is that as many different people donate blood, the first stage in the blood transfusion process. With thanks to BBSRC: http://bbsrc.ac.uk/ Don't miss the 2013 CHRISTMAS LECTURES on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent Our biological clock -- "the day within" -- regulates almost every aspect of our physiology and behaviour, but it doesn't always work on a 24 hour cycle, so our bodies have to constantly adjust to environmental time. Exposure to the light/dark cycle is one of the most important determining factors, without it our internal clock becomes out of sync with the external world. Prof Russell Foster from the University of Oxford explains how studying the response of mice with retinal diseases to a light/dark cycle lead to the discovery of a previously unknown light receptor in the eye: Melanopsin, or OPN4 genes, found on chromosome ten. It is hoped that future research on these light sensitive molecules could open up new opportunities to help people with certain kinds of visual impairments. With thanks to BBSRC: http://bbsrc.ac.uk/ Don't miss the 2013 CHRISTMAS LECTURES on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent DNA was long considered the blueprint of life, expected to reveal everything there was to know about a particular human being. I
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Ginger hair is often singled out, but whilst the visual difference is quite striking, when you look at
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EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent The creation of our sex cells -- sperm and eggs -- is an intricate process which can spell the difference between life and death. We typically inherit 23 pairs of chromosomes from our parents, but when mistakes occur in the process of meiosis (the formation of sperm and egg cells) some sex cells can end up with two copies of the same chromosome. The chromosome that this usually occurs with is chromosome 21. When that sex cell then fuses with another to form an embryo, that embryo inherits 3 copies of chromosome 21 (one from one parent, and two from another) meaning that it has 47 chromosomes instead of 46. As chromosome 21 is one of the shortest chromosomes the embryo can survive this duplication, but the result is a condition called Down's Syndrome, which causes developmental and physical disabilities. TV presenter and biologist Dr Yan Wong explains how this process occurs. With thanks to BBSRC: http://bbsrc.ac.uk/ Don't miss the 2013 CHRISTMAS LECTURES on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent One of the proteins
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EXPLORE THE RI ADVENT CALENDAR: http://rigb.org.uk/advent When we're born we usually inherit our father's surname but we also inherit a rather unique type of DNA from our mothers -- mitochondrial DNA. Aoife McLysaght explains how this special genetic link
Andy Marmery finds out what happens when he heats up a glass bauble filled with a tiny amount of water. The results are,
Sir Roger Penrose demonstrates the extraordinary moiré patterns produced by overlaying and rotating two identical, repeating patté
Sir Roger Penrose provides a unique insight into the "forbidden symmetry" of his famous penrose tiles and the use of non-repeating patterns in design and architecture. It is a rigorous mathematical theorem that the only crystallographic symmetries are 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, and 6-fold symmetries. Yet, since the 1970s 5-fold, 8-fold, 10-fold and 12-fold "almost" symmetric patterns have been exhibited, showing that such crystallographically "forbidden symmetries" are mathematically possible and deviate from exact symmetry by an arbitrarily small amount. Such patterns are often beautiful to behold and designs based on these arrangements have now been used in many buildings throughout the world. In this Ri event Sir Roger Penrose reveals the mathematical underpinnings and origins of these "forbidden symmetries" and other related patterns. His talk is illustrated with numerous examples of their use in architectural design including a novel version of "Penrose tiling" that appears in the approach to the main entrance of the new Mathematics Institute in Oxford, officially opened in late 2013 (http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/new-building). The tiling is constructed from several thousand diamond-shaped granite tiles of just two different shapes, decorated simply with circular arcs of stainless steel. The matching of the tiles forces them into an overall pattern which never repeats itself and exhibits remarkable aspects of 5-fold and 10-fold symmetry. Similar features have been found also in the atomic structures of quasi-crystalline materials. The initial discovery of such material earned Dan Shectman the 2011 Nobel Prize for chemistry, his work having launched a completely novel area of crystallography. Images of the completed Mathematics Institute in Oxford courtesy of Vanesa Penrose. The filming and production of this event was supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council: http://www.stfc.ac.uk. Production by Edward Prosser. Additional cam
In the third annual Ri L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre Unconference, hundreds of student from acrosééal Young Scientist Centre: http://rigb.org/education/loreal-young-scientist-centre Music credits: 1. Action Davis - Rehab (Free Music Archive) 2. Megatroid - Ego Grinding (Free Music Archive) 3. Action Davis - Japanese (Free Music Archive) 4. Broke For Free - Something Elated (Free Music Archive) The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Pulitzer Prize-winner Jared Diamond takes you on an epic journey into our rapidly receding past
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Watch the English language version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQlwYv8VQI La cristallographie aux rayéème siècle. Pourtant, on en parle peu et ses origines restent méconnues. Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage animé à travers les 100 ans d'histoire de la cristallographie. Il nous conduira des premiers résultats obtenus en 1913 par les pionniers William Henry et Lawrence Bragg, jusqu'au sol martien ! Construit sur un texte de Stephen Curry, spécialiste de biologie structurale, ce film, produit par le studio d'animation 12foot6, explore l'extraordinaire histoire de la cristallographie. À ce jour, pas moins de 28 prix Nobel ont été attribués à des travaux dans ce domaine. Et la cristallographie reste un outil capital pour déterminer la structure d'une immense variété de molécules complexes. Ce film a été produit à l'occasion du Bragg centenary. Il a reçu le soutien du STFC. La traduction française a été réalisée par Julien Le Bonheur, responsable de la communication scientifique de l'université de Rennes 1: http://aicr2014.univ-rennes1.fr The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
A two-minute animated adventure to Ancient Greece and back again - voiced by Numberphile's James Grime! Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, sport and also mathematics. Over six centuries from 600 BC a group of revolutionary thinkers -- from Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus and Aristotle to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria -- formalised the rules and language of modern mathematics. For Greek thinkers, maths wasn't simply a means of calculating amounts but a way of testing reality and understanding the true nature of the world around them. Indeed, Pythagoras is believed to have coined both the words "philosophy" ("love of wisdom") and "mathematics" ("that which is learned"). In turn, Euclid came to be known as the "father of geometry". At the heart of this new understanding, was the concept of "the proof", developed by Euclid in what is commonly regarded as the most important and successful mathematical textbook of all time -- the "Stoicheion" or "Elements". Built upon the axiomatic method, mathematical proofs were a way of testing assumptions by building up a mathematical argument using self-evident or assumed statements (or, "axioms"). It is this methodology that formed the foundational language and logic of modern mathematics throughout the world. Indeed, Euclid's Elements was widely used as the seminal maths textbook right up until the start of the twentieth century. Many thanks to James Grime for his expert help on the script and recording the voice-over. Follow him @jamesgrime or find out more at http://singingbanana.com. Thanks also to the wonderful 12foot6 and Phoebe Halstead for bringing our ideas to life in animated form: http://12foot6.com. Music by Bedřich Smetana: Má Vlast Moldau This film was made with the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation http://www.snf.org The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebo
There are two demos in this talk that you can try at home exploring how we perceive and recollect viíño on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/euskalanato/2052487054)
Narcotics have been used by humans since the time of the ancient Egyptians, and even today around 300 million people across the world take drugs each year. But what is a drug? And who is it that should decide what a drug is? In this Ri event chaired by Kate Kelland, EMEA Health and Science Correspondent for Reuters, Sharon Ruston and David Nutt explore the past, present and future of our societal and political attitudes towards drugs. From supposedly "medical" experimentations in the 18th and 19th centuries, to modern-day government drugs policy and the rise of new 'legal highs'. In the 1800s, eminent Ri scientist Humphry Davy carried out numerous experiments on the effects of breathing nitrous oxide, testing it on both himself and others. These experiences lead to his claim that this drug could "destroy our pains and increase our pleasures". Comparing Davy's trials with those of Thomas De Quincey with opium, Sharon Ruston, Professor of Romanticism at Lancaster University, explores what were clearly some rather blurred boundaries between medical and recreational drug use at this time. Both nitrous oxide and opium have become invaluable medicines, the first as an anaesthetic, the second as morphine -- one of our most powerful forms of pain relief. But it seems during these early experimentations that these drugs' were heralded as much for their pleasurable uses as for the control of pain, enabling humans to access a new world of "sublime perception". Such research was aided by the fact that, in Davy's day, science had little, if any, interference from politics. Times have certainly changed, and the use and classification of drugs has become heavily entrenched in politics. In the second half of the talk psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt, explores this complex relationship, considering the challenges posed by politics, media and the alcohol industry in the future of drugs policy. Nutt raises some controversial questions, including whet
How can you determine the structure of a complex molecule from a single crystal? Profe
How do X-rays help us uncover the molecular basis of life? In the second part of this mini-series, Professor Stephen Curry takes us on a journey into the Diamond Light Source, one of the UK's most expensive and sophisticated scientific facilities. Generating light brighter than the sun, and hosting a particle accelerator, Diamond is often used to determine the structure of complex molecules. By placing crystalline samples of prot
"If I were to say that the complexity of what we do is the same as the complexity of designing a car, I wouldn't be exaggerating." Since 2007 biomedical engineer Eleanor Stride has been designing a revolutionary new method o
Coming soon... An epic journey into the role of X-ray diffraction in space! Astrobiologist and intrepid science communicator Lewis Dartnell presents a new short film revealing the crucial role that x-ray crystallography is playing in understanding the formation and history of our planetary neighbour, Mars. Explaining the techniques used by the Curiosity Rover to analyse the Martian surface, Lewis reveals what the discovery of clay might mean for the possibility of life on the Red Planet. Joined by space scientists responsible for designing and operating instruments over 60 million kilometres away, Lewis delves into the mysteries of interplanetary exploration including: How do you design reliable instruments for use on other planets? Should we send humans to Mars? And, what does the next mission to the Red Planet look like? Featuring instrument scientist Graeme Hansford (University of Leicester) and John Bridges, a participating scientist with the NASA Mars Science Laboratory working on the current Curiosity mission. This film was supported by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC). Find out more about filmmaker Thom Hoffman: http://www.thomhoffman.co.uk/ The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
An epic journey into the role of X-ray diffraction in space! Astrobiologist and intrepid scie
An epic journey into the role of X-ray diffraction in space! Astrobiologist and intrepid science communi
When the study of crystallography first began over a century ago, it would take scientists a year to read simple molecular structures. Technology advancements and corroborated methods have since shaped the crystallography landscape; enabling scientists, like Judith Howard, to solve simple molecular structures before her morning coffee! In this final part of our series, Judith explains her love affair with crystallography and the ever-changing methods enabling quicker and simpler decoding or increasingly complex structures. Plus, learn about Judith's experiences working with the inspirational pioneer of crystallography, Dorothy Hodgkin. The interview with Judith Howard took place before her Friday Evening Discourse at the Ri on 31 January 2014. Listen to the event: http://rigb.org/whats-on/events-2014/january/public-a-century-of-symmetry-discovered This film was supported by the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC). The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Following his previous demonstration of levitating superconductors, Andy returns to the Ri Prep Room to investigate a q
Professor Alan Davies presents a series of groundbreaking experiments pioneered by the Ancient Greeks. Often call
Maybe an asteroid hit Earth. Perhaps a nuclear war reduced our cities to radioactive rubble. Or an avian flu
How do you catch an asteroid? Is there really 'life' on Mars? Could Lego help us reach the Red Planet?
Evolution is powered by variation: the differences in DNA sequence
Subscribe for more science videos :http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Help us transcribe this lecture: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=0g8lANs6zpQ If you were able to make a substance change colour, or turn from a solid to a liquid, would that be magic? Andrew Szydlo leads us through a world of magical molecules and enchanting elements in this Ri event from Wednesday 23 April 2014. From a liquid that boils at room temperature to gases that are heavier than air, this family event is full of practical demonstrations of the magic of chemistry. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe If you ask people wha
Who needs goal-line technology when you have physics? Watch as Andy explains how a little bit of physics could'v
What would you experience if you jumped into a black hole? Click here to subscribe for more science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Conventionally, physicists have assumed that if the black hole is large enough, the gravitational forces won't become extreme until you approach the singularity. There, the gravitational pull will be so much stronger on your feet than your head, that you will be 'spaghettified'. Now, a new theory proposes that instead of spaghettification, you will encounter a massive wall of fire that will incinerate you on the spot, before you get close to turning into vermicelli. In this special Ri event, science writer Jennifer Ouellette and physicist Sean Carroll explore the black hole firewall paradox, the exotic physics that underlies the new theory and what the paradox tells us about how new scientific theories are proposed, tested and accepted. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
CERN physicist Jon Butterworth gives his inside account of the hunt for the Higgs, followed by a Q&A with
Starting with the one simple principle that has powered every rocket that's ever flown, Professor Chris Bishop launches through an explosive journey to the moon and back. Click here to subscribe for more science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This lecture from the Cambridge science festival is packed with demonstrations of the science that sends people into space. A family-filled lecture theatre sees flying projectiles, the fiery combustion of energetic propellants, and the impressive roar and flame of a hybrid rocket engine. Other great videos from Chris Bishop: The science of fireworks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmtK2BgmGCw Explosive science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFQdcKJUijQ Chemical curiosities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti_E2ZKZpC4 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
For more information, visit http://rigb.org/expeRimental ExpeRimental, launching 17 July and brought to you by the Royal Institution, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged four to nine. Ignite a child's natural curiosity and explore, question and test some of the fundamentals of science with our hands-on exciting activities. Get involved on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook
Make a really good mixture for blowing soap bubbles, learn why bubbles are always round and find out how to make giant bubble
Build a home-made lava lamp and use a surprising property of citrus fruits to explore the science of
Build a rubber band powered cannon from a crisp tin and a drinks bottle and use it to explore
What happens when you put regular and diet coke cans in water? For a great activity investigating f
Playing with bubbles on the roof of the Ri. We got carried away developing the perfect bubble wand and mixtur
Create a wine glass orchestra in your kitchen and explore how sound is caused by vibrations. For more ideas, and to download an info sheet click here: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/singing-wine-glasses Marieke and Tilly experiment with making music and doing science
Explore the magical world of static electricity by making charged objects move without touching them. For more ideas, and to download an info sheet click here: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/static-magic In this fun, simple science activity to do at home with children, Sophie Scott and her son investigate static electricity. By rubbing a balloon or straw on a cloth or their clothes, they make balancing pencils, pens, and spoons move without touching them! In these experiments they discover how things with opposite charges attract, and those with the same charge repel. They investigate whether the phenomenon will work with a variety of objects and even a stream of running water, asking questions about the science at play as they go. Download the info sheet for more ideas and further activities here: http://bit.ly/SMInfoSheet ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental For more information, visit http://rigb.org/experimental The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
You did it, we won! The voting is now closed and the results of this project can be seen a’
See who can make the fastest balloon powered car in this fun science activity to
Get children thinking and building like engineers by challenging them to build the tallest tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows For more ideas,
Try out this amazing trick with a coat hanger and s–
Build a homemade parachute, see–– of one parachute compared to another. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
A beautiful transformation and a curious conundrum. Watch as Andy turns liquid into solid in a matter of seconds, experimenting with a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate. Click here to subscribe for more science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe It just takes one small nudge to spark the transformation of a seemingly stable liquid into a solid. The liquid – a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate – consists of water with more dissolved sodium acetate salt than can be stably sustained. When Andy drops in a salt crystal, he provides the kick needed to start the transformation into the more thermodynamically favourable solid state.
Make an incredible gravity-defying balancing structure and investigate’
Is consciousness real? Could it be just an illusion manufactured in the theatre of our minds? And what use i–– it is largely a scientific mystery. As we interact with the world, stimuli trigger physical processes in our body. Nerve cells transmit messages around the body and through the brain. But how do these physical interactions give rise to the conscious sensations we experience? Can we get conscious sensation from nerve cells alone? In this video theoretical psychologist Professor Nicholas Humphrey asks whether consciousness could all be an illusion. Could it be a mirage constructed in the theatre of our minds? Perhaps the questions we should ask are not centred on sensations themselves, but merely on the appearance of those sensations. And why does consciousness, in any form, exist at all? How did it evolve? The answer might lie in our social interactions. Consciousness elevates our interpretation of the world and the people around us. It alters our psychological profile and breathes joy into our experiences, and makes us value life itself. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In 1911 the Australasian Antarctic Expedition formed the first’
The scientific and human story behind the past
This year the L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre team have collaborated on a new programme wi’éal UK & Ireland and educational charity Generating Genius to give promising A-level science students from disadvantaged backgrounds a real insight into what it is like to be a scientist or an engineer. The aim of the four month hands-on programme was to showcase the wealth of exciting careers studying science can lead to and to encourage the students to pursue a science, technology, engineering or mathematics related degree at university. For more info, click here: http://bit.ly/1B3ACJx The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Chemical reactions are the backbone of technologies at the heart of modern society, but what is happenin’éal – UNESCO European For Women In Science Laureate 2013. Atoms in Action was presented at the Ri on Friday 27 June 2014. This event is part of our all-women line up for Friday Evening Discourses in 2014 as part of our year long celebration of women in science. Subscribe for regular science short films and lectures http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Our universe isn't just described by mathematics, but it is mathematics. Specifically, it's a
Can science ever really understand consciousness? Is it just an illusion? Ask theoretical psychologist Professor Nicholas Humphrey your questions, and he’ll answer the best in a video we’ll release in a few months’ time. Watch the original video, The Magic of Consciousness here: http://youtu.be/NHXCi6yZ-eA And subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
As part of this year's CHRISTMAS LECTURES, we want to showcase the creativity and ingenuity of the ‘’ will show how the spark of your imagination and some twenty first century tinkering can change the world. But, we would love to showcase the creativity and ingenuity of the maker community too. Are you interested in getting involved? We want to see your projects. Have you hacked yourself a self-timing dog feeder, modified your house’s light switches, or reinvented your phone? No project is too big or too small – submit yours now! As lightbulbs, motors and phones are the lectures' key objects, hacks based around these are particularly welcome. http://www.hackgallery.org/submit The CHRISTMAS LECTURES have been running for over 180 years, and will be broadcast on the BBC in December before going up on the Ri Channel for everyone to watch for free. We won’t be able to feature every project and idea in the lectures themselves, but hopefully on this site we’ll build up a gallery of inventive and exciting hacks that will inspire everyone to have a go themselves. Find out more about the CHRISTMAS LECTURES here: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Come and jam with Mortimer at the Ri Lates: Rules of attraction, on Friday 24 October 2014, 6:30’’s first adults-only building takeover. Could you fall in love with a robot? What happens to liquid when you fill it with iron filings? And what does the shape of a penis tell you about an animal’s social life? Find out the answers to these questions and so many more through hands-on workshops, activities, science demonstrations and stimulating talks. Make your own gunpowder, sniff out a partner, play with magnets, have a drink, and grab some food to the live jazz music before practising the rules of courtship at our dance workshops. This night will be an eclectic way to end the week! Talks: The weird world of courtship, Secrets of animal sex, Opposites attract! The magnetic pull of nature. Activities: Love zoo, dissect a heart, judgement calls, robot love, attractive stuff, LEGO beginnings of the Universe. Workshops: Gunpowder making, dating games, archives tour, blues dancing class. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
World War I drove great advances in science and technology, but less well-known is its impact on medicine. Hear the story of the stretcher bearers at the heart of this medical revolution, and explore the evolution of diagnostics and treatment of 'war neurosis'. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Emily Mayhew tells the story of the stretcher bearers of WW1 who were at the heart of this medical revolution. Then, Louis and Marc-Antoine Crocq explore the evolution of the diagnostics and treatment of ’war neurosis’. This event was organised in association with the French Embassy, and was filmed at the Ri on 23 September 2014. Emily Mayhew is a research associate at Imperial College London and has written 'The reconstruction of warriors' and 'Wounded: The long journey home from The Great War', which was shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize. Louis Crocq is a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist who specialises in war neurosis. He is also an an associate emeritus professor at Paris Descartes University. He will be presenting with his son Marc-Antoine who is also a psychiatrist. The event was chaired by Carla Valentine, technical assistant curator at Barts Pathology Museum in West Smithfield, London. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
"And the cursed pumpkin rose up from the earth, carried to the ’’s explosive pumpkin exploits here: http://youtu.be/jPrjBJt02ek Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Whoop! We made it to 100,000 subscribers (and counting). Thanks to all those who have watched, commented and shared. Here's some exploding hydrogen balloons. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Two years ago, the Higgs Boson was discovered by the ATLAS and CMS experiments. But how precisely does it fill its role as the last missing piece in the Standard Model of particle physics? Watch the Q&A here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-0sRSo1Ir4 The Large Hadron Collider will restart in 2015 with almost double the collision energy to test just that. But even then, this theory only accounts for 5% of the Universe, and does not include gravity.Can the LHC shed light on the origin of dark matter? Why is gravity so much weaker than the other forces? Dr Pippa Wells explains how the LHC will explore these mysteries of matter. Pippa Wells was the Inner Detector System Project Leader on the ATLAS Experiment at CERN. ATLAS is one of two general-purpose detectors at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). It investigates a wide range of physics, from the search for the Higgs boson to extra dimensions and particles that could make up dark matter. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Have you ever heard ‘evolution’ dismissed as ‘just a theory’? Is a scientific theory no different to the theory that’‘theory’ might simply mean a guess. But a scientific theory respects a somewhat stricter set of requirements. When scientists discuss theories, they are designed as comprehensive explanations for things we observe in nature. They’re founded on strong evidence and provide ways to make real-world predictions that can be tested. While scientific theories aren’t necessarily all accurate or true, they shouldn’t be belittled by their name alone. The theory of natural selection, quantum theory, the theory of general relativity and the germ theory of disease aren’t ‘just theories’. They’re structured explanations of the world around us, and the very foundation of science itself. Read the blog post to find out more: http://www.rigb.org/blog/2014/november/its-just-a-theory The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
Andrew Pontzen on why the Universe sh–– but then argues that these things are not so weird or unexpected after all. The strangest thing is that our rule-laden cosmos should be so predictable. Andrew Pontzen is a lecturer and Royal Society University Research Fellow at University College London, as well as a musician and science communicator. His work focuses on galaxy formation and computational cosmology, as well as some early-Universe physics. Previously, he has held fellowships at Oxford Astrophysics and at the Kavli Institute for Cosmology in Cambridge. And now, he finds the time to go around the country presenting shows at science festivals. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Use fairy lights and a Raspberry Pi to make a beacon that flashes every time a hashtag is ’’ll need to put into your Raspberry Pi to get the action started: http://bit.ly/TwiBeacon In this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES electrical and electronics engineer, Prof Danielle George will take three great British inventions - a light bulb, a telephone and a motor - and show you how to adapt them and transform them to do extraordinary things. This is tinkering for the 21st century, using the full array of cutting edge devices that we can lay our hands on: 3D printers, new materials, online collaboration and controlling devices through coding. Find out more here: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures/sparks-will-fly/about-sparks-will-fly Special thanks to Raspberry Pi for their support with this year’s Lectures The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Use a battery, magnet and LED to make glowing balls of light that will stick to anything magne
This is how we played Tetris on the side of the Shell building in the centre of London with a few hu‘’ filmed at the Royal Institution of Great Britain and due to air on TV this Christmas. The ambitious live demonstration, which transformed the building into a playable Tetris-style game, part of the renowned CHRISTMAS LECTURES tradition since 1825, revealed how viewers can change the world from their very own home by taking control of the devices and everyday objects we use every day. The demo was the finale of the first 2014 lecture. When Joseph Swan demonstrated the first working light bulb in 1878 he could never have dreamed that in 2014 we’d be surrounded by super-bright LED screens and lights that could be controlled using mobile phones. In this lecture, Danielle explains how these technologies work and show how they can be adapted to help you realise your own light bulb moments. She shows you how to send wireless messages using a barbeque, control a firework display with your laptop and use a torch to browse the internet. The lecture was broadcast on BBC Four on December 29 Thumbnail image: Newscast For the curious, the code used to to programme the building can be found here - http://bit.ly/1xaRtKN Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Meet Mortimer, the drumming robot who is transforming the way humans and robots interact. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Louis McCallum from Queen Mary University of London built Mortimer to investigate the way people engage with robots. As machines become more and more integrated in everyday life researchers are looking into our relationships with them. Through the magic of music and science, Mortimer is trying to engage with musicians in a new way. Social activities like playing music are inherently human experiences. Trying to approximate these can help to build long term relationships and increase people’s comfort with robots. The research is investigating how subtle changes like facial expressions and head tilts can have a surprising impact on how people engage with a machine. Find out more about Louis' work here: http://www.louismccallum.com Mortimer stars in the final instalment of the 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, 'Sparks will fly: How to hack your home'. Watch the lecture on December 31 2014 on BBC Four, or see if on the Ri Channel from early 2015: http://richannel.org/christmas-lectures Sparks will fly: How to hack your home A revolution is happening. Across the world people are taking control of the devices we use every day, customising them, creating new things and using the sparks of their imagination to change the world. Now it’s your turn, and you can start with the things you have around you. Electrical and electronics engineer, Prof Danielle George will take three great British inventions - a light bulb, a telephone and a motor - and show you how to adapt them and transform them to do extraordinary things. This is tinkering for the 21st century, using the full array of cutting edge devices that we can lay our hands on: 3D printers, new materials, online collaboration and controlling devices through coding. Inspired by the great inventors and standing on the shoulders of thousands of people playing at
Professor Lesley Yellowlees explains how chemists can contribute effectively to solar energy in this special Ri talk. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A here: http://youtu.be/587oQ_qf_wg With a growing global population, an international challenge is to find sustainable sources of energy. Professor Lesley Yellowlees explains how chemists can contribute effectively to solar energy. She describes the research she and her team have undertaken in Edinburgh to characterise dye sensitised solar cells using techniques such as UV/Vis and EPR spectroelectrochemistry. Lesley Yellowlees is the Professor of Inorganic Electrochemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh.Her research centres on electron transfer reactions, which are vital to many diverse areas of chemistry such as solar energy conversion, catalytic processes, synthetic procedures, and chemical biology pathways. Her research group are particularly interested in the redox properties of compounds. She completed her higher education at the University of Edinburgh, gaining a BSc in Chemical Physics, and PhD in Inorganic Electrochemistry. Since then, her work has brought her international recognition with numerous awards including the IUPAC’s Distinguished Women Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Award. She is the Immediate Past President, having been the first female president of the Royal Society for Chemistry. This event was filmed at the Royal Institution on 31 October 2014. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Roma Agrawal, civil engineer from the team that built The Shard in‘’ for Ada Lovelace Day 2014, with talks and performances from Roma Agrawal, Caro C, Hannah Fry, Konnie Huq, Turi Kingand more, all sharing their inspirations and their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths. Find out more about Ada Lovelace Day: http://FindingAda.com ALD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findingada Subscribe for ALD news: http://findingada.com/get-involved/ald-newsletter/ Roma Agrawal is a civil engineer from the team that built The Shard, bringing stories of bridges and a few jelly babies too. More about her work can be found on the Ri Blog: http://bit.ly/1x9ouVI The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Konnie Huq revels in the intersection between art and science, poetry and maths. She discusses the influences on her life and performs a poem/rap about the perils of technology. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Konnie Huq is a television presenter, writer, mathematics enthusiast, and at one time the longest-serving female presenter of Blue Peter after studying economics at Cambridge University. She talks about growing up with the competing pulls of the arts and sciences, and how she ended up presenting one of Britain’s greatest children’s TV shows. She touches on the parallels she can see between her life and Ada Lovelace’s. This was filmed at the Ri at Ada Lovelace Day 2014. Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in STEM. For one night only, the Ri hosted a ‘cabaret of science’ for Ada Lovelace Day 2014, with talks and performances from Roma Agrawal, Caro C, Hannah Fry, Konnie Huq, Turi King and more, all sharing their inspirations and their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths. Find out more about Ada Lovelace Day: http://FindingAda.com ALD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findingada Subscribe for ALD news: http://findingada.com/get-involved/ald-newsletter/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Evolutionary biologist Andreas Wagner shows how adaptations are not only driven by chance, but rather by a set of fundamental laws that give rise to a world of biological creativity. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Andreas' book "The Arrival of the Fittest" is available to buy now - https://geni.us/Y0raJi How do innovations arise in biology? Darwin’s theory of natural selection doesn’t tell us, except that they come about by ‘trial and error’. Evolutionary biologist Andreas Wagner shows how adaptations are not only driven by chance, but rather by a set of fundamental laws that give rise to a world of biological creativity, and to innovations as diverse as animals that fly and plants that harvest energy from sunlight. Finding where innovations in nature come from begins to place the final puzzle piece in the mystery of life’s rich diversity.
Creating a high-resolution 3D scan of a person’s head. For the 2014 CHRISTMAS L’
Sally Le Page traverses the weird and wonderful world of evolution and reproduction, with regular musi’
Teach children how to find the beautiful hidden colours in ink and use chromatography to solve mysteries. For info sheets and printable badges, click here: http://rigb.org/experimental/series-2/colour-quest ExpeRimental is a series of videos showing fun, cheap, simple science activities to do with 4-10 year olds. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Fiona and her daughters Samantha and Emma explore the beautiful science of chromatography. In this fun experiment to do at home, they reveal the hidden colours inside felt tip pens. As water is drawn up through the kitchen roll, it drags up the colours that make up the felt tip ink. Fiona and her daughters learn that although two inks may look the same, they may be made of different balances of colours. Using their newly learnt skills, Samantha and Emma solve a felt tip mystery, identifying which pens were used to write which letters. Make beautiful pictures called chromatograms, that show the hidden colours in inks. ExpeRiment with different pens to see what colour dyes are in their inks. Learn about the scientific technique of chromatography and how it can be used to solve mysteries. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tum
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Make bouncy eggs and experiment with the chem’’ve dissolved its shell. Will it bounce? If you don't want to use up an egg for this activity, it can be done with just the shell of an egg - simply put pieces of empty egg shell in the liquids and see what happens. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
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Make a flame jump through the air in this fun science experiment to do at home with children. For i’’s more oxygen so the candle can keep burning for longer, but that the flame will eventually go out. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
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What is quantum biology? Philip Ball explains how strange quantum effects take place in the messy world of biology, and how these are behind familiar biological phenomena such as smell, enzymes and bird's migration. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe In this guest curated event on quantum biology, Jim Al-Khalili invited Philip Ball to introduce how the mysteries of quantum theory might manifest themselves at the biological level. Here he explains how the baffling yet powerful theory of the baffling yet powerful theory of the subatomic world might play an important role in biological processes. Philip Ball is a science writer, writing regularly for Nature and having contributed to publications ranging from New Scientist to the New York Times. He is the author of many popular books on science, including works on the nature of water, pattern formation in the natural world, colour in art, and the cognition of music, and he has also broadcast on many occasions on radio and TV. Jim Al-Khalili is Professor of Theoretical Physics and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at University of Surrey. He is author of several popular science books and appears regularly on radio and television. In 2007, he was awarded the Royal Society Michael Faraday Prize for Science Communication. This event took place at the Royal Institution on 28 January 2015. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Philip Ball is a science writer, writing regularly for Nature and having contributed to publications ranging from New Scientist to the New York Times. He is the author of many popular books on science, including works on the nature of water, pattern formation in the natural world, colour in art, and the cognition of music. He has also broadcast on many occasions on radio and TV. Download the transcript of this talk: https://www.philipball.co.uk/articles/other/108-quantum-biology-an-introduction The Ri is on Twi
Comedian Rufus Hound and his son Alby make soap powered boats and learn how soap affects the way water molecules hold onto each other. For info sheets and printable boat templates, click here: http://bit.ly/RufusRacerSheet ExpeRimental is a series of videos showing fun, cheap, simple science activities to do with 4-10 year olds. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Rufus and Alby do a science magic trick with some pepper (or oregano, if that’s your flavour), washing up liquid and water. Watch the flakes shoot across the water at the touch of a finger. They experiment with different liquids, investigating how substances around the house affect the surface of water. The dramatic effect you see is because the soap weakens the pull that water molecules have on each other. As a result, as the soap spreads over the surface of the water, the water is able to pull away, taking the oregano or pepper with it. This amazing trick can be used to make a great activity. Cut a boat shape out of a drinks carton, with a little space at the back (for the ‘engine’). When you add a drop of soap in the hole, it pushes water out, backwards. The water moving out the back of the boat pushes it forward, just as hot gases coming out of the bottom of a rocket push it upwards. Download our boat templates and info sheet and race some boats yourself. Try using different liquids as ‘fuel’ to see which makes the boat travel furthest and fastest. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a
Hannah Fry shows how maths can explain real world events. From crimes t’‘cabaret of science’ for Ada Lovelace Day 2014, with talks and performances from Roma Agrawal, Caro C, Hannah Fry, Konnie Huq, Turi King and more, all sharing their inspirations and their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths. http://findingada.com/ https://twitter.com/findingada The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Matt Parker, comedian and mathematicia
Take authentic vintage-style photos with a camera you can make yourself. In a world saturated with selfies and instant effects layered over endless phone photos, take a step back and experience the science of the spiritual home of photography. Learn how to develop the photos using a homemade solution: http://bit.ly/1UpDlX5 To make this homemade DIY pinhole camera, you’ll need the following items: • Stiff black card • Paper templates http://www.rigb.org/docs/camera_template_0.pdf • Glue and black tape • Scissors, craft knife and metal ruler • Aluminium can • Needle or pin • Cork and a pair of pliers • Fine emery or sandpaper • Velcro strips Cut the template out of the black card and fold it into shape, and cut a small space for the pinhole shutter. The pinhole itself is made from a small strip from a drinks can. Poke a hole with your needle, and then slot this into a shutter made of black card. You can attach a removable lid on your box with some strips of Velcro, and fix the shutter in place with glue. With the photographic film safely in the sealed box, you’re ready to take photos. Making pinhole cameras is an excellent educational activity to do at school or at home. It can introduce children to the art and science of analogue photography, and also help instil a deeper understanding of the digital technology so prevalent today. This film was created as part of a workshop for the L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre at the Royal Institution in March 2015, generously supported by L'Oréal. Full instructions: http://www.rigb.org/education/loreal-young-scientist-centre/activities-to-try/pinhole-cameras Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsl
Make home-made play dough and learn about mixtures, solutions’‘mixture’ – they are physically combined but no reaction has taken place. When the water and food colouring mix completely they form a solution. When all the ingredients are heaped in together and kneaded, a new substance is formed because chemical reactions have taken place. For more on the science of this activity, download the infosheet: http://bit.ly/PlayDoughInfo This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
From space to glow-in-the-dark scorpions and having a software-developer mother, He‘’ for Ada Lovelace Day 2014, with talks and performances from Roma Agrawal, Caro C, Hannah Fry, Konnie Huq, Turi King and more, all sharing their inspirations and their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What are bacteria? How do antibiotics work? And wha
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Dr Turi King, geneticist and historian, explains the role of DNA analysis in finding Richard III. At the start, no one expected the Greyfriars Project to succeed, but a truly interdisciplinary team beat the odds to find him under a car park in Leicester. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Dr Turi King is the geneticist who led the DNA analysis that located the remains of Richard III in Leicester, and explores how genetics combined with history, archeology, anthropology and forensics can shed light on our past and future. This was filmed at the Ri at Ada Lovelace Day 2014. Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in STEM. For one night only, the Ri hosted a ‘cabaret of science’ for Ada Lovelace Day 2014, with talks and performances from Roma Agrawal, Caro C, Hannah Fry, Konnie Huq, Turi King and more, all sharing their inspirations and their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Andrew Syzdlo, chemist and school teacher, explores the chemistry of iro
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User experience researcher and designer Steph Troeth talks about designing for real people in the real world. Can simple solutions solve problems of humans in the wild? Bendy phones, everyday hidden behaviour, and how Mary Berry can make you do the washing up. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Steph Troeth, user experience researcher and designer, shares her obsession with finding ways to improve technology by understanding what people do (and don’t do) in the real world. This was filmed at the Ri at Ada Lovelace Day 2014. Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in STEM. For one night only, the Ri hosted a ‘cabaret of science’ for Ada Lovelace Day 2014, with talks and performances from Roma Agrawal, Caro C, Hannah Fry, Konnie Huq, Turi Kingand more, all sharing their inspirations and their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Try this fizzy cubes experiment with your children, then use the reaction to make a balloon blow itself up. Download the infosheet for more ideas and information: http://bit.ly/FizzyInfosheet Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Olympia and her daughter Viola explore how bicarbonate of soda reacts with different liquids from around the house. Some fizz vigorously, others bubble gently, and some substances don’t appear to react at all. These simple chemical reactions introduce the idea that substances can react together to make a new substance, and are an excellent starting point for looking closely at the world around us. This experiment can be a little messy, but that's part of the fun. When bicarbonate of soda reacts with substances like vinegar, carbon dioxide is given off as a gas, which forms the bubbles you see as the reaction fizzes. Experimenting with different liquids shows how some have certain things in common with each other. Acidic liquids cause fizzing while some don’t react. After exploring the different liquids, Olympia and Viola use this fizzing reaction to make a balloon inflate itself with carbon dioxide on top of a bottle. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. This is the first of three special ExpeRimental films released in British Science Week. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.c
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What is culture? Is it uniquely human, or do animals have culture too?’‘Adventures In The Anthropocene’ in which she writes about the human-changed planet, human societies, ecosystems and our relationship with the natural world. Ruth Mace is Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology in the Human Evolutionary Ecology Group at UCL, exploring human behaviour and life history as adaptations to local environments, including cultural evolution. Areas of interest include human reproductive scheduling, parental investment, human marriage, and the evolution of social institutions. This event was recorded on 26 November 2014. Watch more science videos on the Ri Channel http://richannel.org The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://richannel.org/newsletter
Make a cake in a microwave with our recipe, and do a science experiment for children. Download the infosheet for more instructions, ideas and the recipe: http://bit.ly/MicroCakes_IS Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Jo and her daughter Sally investigate the chemistry of cakes by making microwave mug cakes in this fun kitchen science experiment. They follow the recipe for the perfect cake, then investigate what happens if they try making the cakes without certain ingredients. This scientific approach reveals which ingredient does what to the cake. They discover how baking powder is needed to make a cake spongy, because of the carbon dioxide gas it produces; how an egg with its long chain-like molecules gives structure; and how oil coats the other ingredients to stop them drying out, leaving a nice moist cake. Experimenting in the kitchen is a great way to get children thinking like scientists while they have fun, and make something delicious. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Join a guided tour of science’s most iconic image with chemical physicist and material scientist Jamie Gallagher, geek songstress Helen Arney and nanoscientist Suze Kundu. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The periodic table is an emblem of science. Explosions, poisonings, space exploration and novelty Victoria parlour games are all contained within the chemist's favourite poster. Discover the stories and wonder behind the elements in this family-friendly talk. Jamie Gallagher is a science communicator and part-time comic, touring the country with his own science shows while also working as the public engagement officer at the University of Glasgow. He appears on BBC radio, has performed for Bright Club and speaks at various science festivals and comedy shows around the UK. Helen Arney is a self-professed geek songstress, who writes maths and science-inspired comedy songs and performs across the UK. Suze Kundu is a materials nanochemist, Teaching Fellow at Imperial College London, and science presenter. This event was filmed at the Royal Institution on 19 February 2015. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Why your DNA is not your destiny. Molecular biologist Nessa Carey prese
Does watching this video make you itch? Dr Emily Grossman explains why the ‘social itch’ might have evolved. Subs’– seeing a person scratch can make you want to do the same. But why does this happen? Dr Emily Grossman explains that it might be a mechanism for preventing the spread of parasitic diseases in close-nit social groups. Social itching is likely prompted by the interplay of various areas of the brain. Mirror neurons – cells in the brain that are active when we do a behaviour or watch another person doing it – may be the root cause. Dr. Emily Grossman is an expert in molecular biology and genetics, with a Triple First in Natural Sciences from Queens' College Cambridge and a PhD in cancer research. She also trained and worked as an actress, and now combines her skills in her work as a science broadcaster and educator; teaching maths and all three sciences at all academic levels and explaining science for a wide range of TV and radio programmes. She recently completed a season as resident science expert on ITV's The Alan Titchmarsh Show, and was a member of the panel of experts for two series of Sky1's celebrity panel show Duck Quacks Don't Echo, hosted by Lee Mack. She has appeared as a science expert on ITV's This Morning, Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, Sky News, BBC1's The One Show, and London Live’s Not the One Show, has been interviewed several times on Radio 4’s Last Word, Radio 5 live’s Daily Bacon, BBC World Service’s Newshour and LBC Radio, and is a regular guest on the Guardian Science Weekly podcast. Emily has hosted science events for the Academy of Medical Sciences and at the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh, she has run workshops and given talks for The Royal Institution, she has performed at Science Showoff at the Bloomsbury Theatre, and she has presented many interactive science shows in schools and at science festivals. She is also a communication skills trainer for the Famelab International science communication competition -
Have yo’’t perfect. Dr. Emily Grossman is an expert in molecular biology and genetics, with a Triple First in Natural Sciences from Queens' College Cambridge and a PhD in cancer research. She also trained and worked as an actress, and now combines her skills in her work as a science broadcaster and educator; teaching maths and all three sciences at all academic levels and explaining science for a wide range of TV and radio programmes. She recently completed a season as resident science expert on ITV's The Alan Titchmarsh Show, and was a member of the panel of experts for two series of Sky1's celebrity panel show Duck Quacks Don't Echo, hosted by Lee Mack. She has appeared as a science expert on ITV's This Morning, Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, Sky News, BBC1's The One Show, and London Live’s Not the One Show, has been interviewed several times on Radio 4’s Last Word, Radio 5 live’s Daily Bacon, BBC World Service’s Newshour and LBC Radio, and is a regular guest on the Guardian Science Weekly podcast. Emily has hosted science events for the Academy of Medical Sciences and at the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh, she has run workshops and given talks for The Royal Institution, she has performed at Science Showoff at the Bloomsbury Theatre, and she has presented many interactive science shows in schools and at science festivals. She is also a communication skills trainer for the Famelab International science communication competition - running master-classes for competition finalists across the globe - and is a judge for the Institute of Ideas Debating Matters Competition. Emily has taught science and maths at two London schools and the Manchester Science Museum, and has tutored over 150 private students. She is also the new voice of Oxford University Press’s online resource, MyMaths. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstituti
How do you learn about the social behaviour of animals that have been extinct for millions of years? Pa–’t – tell us about how the dinosaurs lived. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Piecing together the behaviour of long extinct groups is naturally very difficult, but can be done with care. New fossil from the Gobi deserts of Mongolia are helping us work out how these animals lived and died together. David Hone is a palaeontologist and writer. His research focuses on the behaviour and ecology of the dinosaurs and their flying relatives, the pterosaurs. He writes about palaeontology and science outreach online through his own blog and on the Guardian. http://www.davehone.co.uk/ The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Are you ticklish? Dr Emily Grossman shows you how to use the science of tickling to stop yourself squirming when you're tickled. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Why do we feel ticklish? Why does it make us laugh? It’s hard to pin down a scientific definition – or explanation – of tickling. It’s a complex phenomenon, involving a range of sensory and neurological elements, which means it’s hard to identify why it evolved. Is it socially significant? Or an alarm system, warning us of things crawling on our skin? Why can’t you tickle yourself? Dr Emily Grossman explains how your brain anticipates the movement of your hands, and suppresses the tickle response. Can you use the fact that you can't tickle yourself to stop other people being able to tickle you? Dr Emily Grossman, science presenter and educator www.emilygrossman.co.uk @DrEmilyGrossman Dr. Emily Grossman is an expert in molecular biology and genetics, with a Triple First in Natural Sciences from Queens' College Cambridge and a PhD in cancer research. She also trained and worked as an actress, and now combines her skills in her work as a science broadcaster and educator; teaching maths and all three sciences at all academic levels and explaining science for a wide range of TV and radio programmes. She recently completed a season as resident science expert on ITV's The Alan Titchmarsh Show, and was a member of the panel of experts for two series of Sky1's celebrity panel show Duck Quacks Don't Echo, hosted by Lee Mack. She has appeared as a science expert on ITV's This Morning, Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, Sky News, BBC1's The One Show, and London Live’s Not the One Show, has been interviewed several times on Radio 4’s Last Word, Radio 5 live’s Daily Bacon, BBC World Service’s Newshour and LBC Radio, and is a regular guest on the Guardian Science Weekly podcast. Emily has hosted science events for the Academy of Medical Sciences and at the Royal College of Physici
Where does a mathematician’s inspiration come from? Fields Medal winner Cédric Villani takes us on a fantastical éédric Villani combines passion and imagination to take us on a fantastical adventure through the beautiful, mysterious world of mathematics. Cédric Villani is a French Mathematician who was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal in 2010 - an award often viewed as the highest honour a mathematician can receive. He is also a member of the Science and Technology Advisory Council and stands out for his sense of fashion. If you're in London, find out what's on at the Ri: http://rigb.org/whats-on This event was filmed at the Ri on 9 March 2015. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The human epoch, and how it shapes our planet. Jan Zalaäägerl come together to discuss the innovations, fears and promise of a pivotal moment in planetary history in this Ri event. Dr Jan Zalasiewicz is Senior Lecturer in Palaeobiology at the University of Leicester. His research looks into stratigraphy and the Anthropocene concept. He is interviewed by newspapers on what might happen in our human-changing world. Christian Schwägerl is a science, environment and political journalist who writes for GEO magazine and others. He is the author of 'The Anthropocene - The human era and how it shapes our planet' (Synergetic Press, 2014). The German edition of his book has triggered the three year 'Anthropocene Project' at House of World Cultures in Berlin and the current special exhibition at German Technology Museum Munich. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Daniel Dennett explores the first steps towards a unified theory of information,
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Why do we sweat? Can we stop it? Kate swims through the science of sweating and shows you how to ha’’s Lake Ynterstella (https://youtu.be/W1nT87AWPX8) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Cardamine pratensis Ynterstella (https://youtu.be/QXenWic5zdE) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Park train Ynterstella (https://youtu.be/IQFg5_E_coM) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The most powerful lasers in the world can be used to make some of the most extreme conditions possible on earth, and are revolutionising science. Dr Kate Lancaster leads you through this extreme world with demonstrations along the way. http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe When lasers were invented over half a century ago they were hailed as a “solution looking for a problem”. Since then lasers have come to revolutionise our lives through their practical applications such as data transport and CD/ DVD players, and as a tool for industry and science. The largest and most powerful lasers in the world can be used to make some of the most extreme conditions possible on earth. Scientists around the globe are using these lasers to try to miniaturise particle accelerators, make astrophysical conditions in the lab, and create fusion energy. Dr Kate Lancaster leads you through this extreme world with demonstrations along the way in celebration of the International Year of Light. Kate Lancaster was awarded a PhD in Advanced Fast Ignition studies (laser driven fusion) by Imperial College London before working at the Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Her background is in laser plasma interactions and laser driven fusion and she is now the Plasma and Fusion industrial officer for the York Plasma Institute, University of York. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What is jet lag? Can we cure it? And why is it a big problem for astronauts going to Mars? Kate dives into th‘’ flew into the dictionary in 1966, courtesy of Horace Sutton. It describes the physiological strain that long distance air travel can put on your body. Internal rhythms, governed by regular molecular processes known as circadian clocks, keep our bodily functions in a consistent 24 hour pattern. Although these rhythms can keep time on their own, they are amenable to external inputs, such as light. When you fly across the world and plunge your body into a new time zone, the rhythms that have over time lined up with your daily life are thrown out of synch. The result? Your whole body feels the strain as your clocks try to wind themselves back into the right time. But once you understand how changes in light levels can trigger the internal processes at the root of jet lag, you can try this simple trick to try to stave it off. This film is part of our new series that will provide the blueprint for a scientifically perfect summer. From sweating to hay fever, insects to jet lag, Kate Mulcahy will help you hack summer to engineer the perfect season. Taking a different topic each Thursday, the videos will gradually build up an equation for summer perfection; a summer survival guide certified by science. Subscribe to keep up each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Music: Danse Morialta by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Travel Light by Jason Shaw (freemusicarchive.org) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Does the month you were born in determine whether you’re right handed, ’’t mean it applies universally, and it definitely doesn’t mean the one is necessarily causing the other. You are not defined by your birthday. This film is part of our new series that will provide the blueprint for a scientifically perfect summer. From sweating to hay fever, insects to jet lag, Kate Mulcahy will help you hack summer to engineer the perfect season. Taking a different topic each Thursday, the videos will gradually build up an equation for summer perfection; a summer survival guide certified by science. Subscribe to keep up each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe References: Riala, K. et al. (2009) Season of birth and smoking: findings from the northern Finland 1966 birth cohort. Chronobiology International 26(8): 1660-1672 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/07420520903534484 Marzulo, G. and Clarke Fraser, F. (2009) Conception season and cerebral asymmetries among American baseball players: Implications for the seasonal birth effect in schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 167(3): 287-293 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2008.02.002 Mandel, Y. et al. (2008) Season of birth, natural light, and myopia. Ophthalmology 115(4): 686-692 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.05.040 Davies. G. et al. (2003) A systematic review and meta-analysis of Northern Hemisphere season of birth studies in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin 29 (3): 587-593 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.schbul.a007030 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The maths we learn in school can seem like a dull set of rules, laid down by the ancients and not to be questioned. Jordan Ellenberg shows how wrong this view is through stories that show the power of mathematical thinking. Buy Jordan's book "How Not to Be Wrong: The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life" - https://geni.us/aBdKqAq Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Maths touches everything we do, allowing us to see the hidden structures beneath the messy and chaotic surface of our daily lives. Maths is the science of not being wrong, worked out through centuries of hard work and argument. Jordan Ellenberg is a professor of Mathematics at University of Wisconsin, and the 'Do the Math' columnist at Slate. His book 'How not to be wrong: The hidden mathematics of everyday life' was be published in June 2015. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How do sunglasses actually work? How can some types cause damage to your eyes? And why do astro’– or good sunglasses, at least – block out UV rays. But if your glasses don’t have 100% UV protection, then they’ll cause damage, as your pupils will dilate to accommodate the darker view the tint is giving, but won’t then protect you from the increased UV rays that will flood into your wide open eyes. This film is part of our new series that will provide the blueprint for a scientifically perfect summer. From sweating to hay fever, insects to jet lag, Kate Mulcahy will help you hack summer to engineer the perfect season. Taking a different topic each Thursday, the videos will gradually build up an equation for summer perfection; a summer survival guide certified by science. Subscribe to keep up each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe References: Alexander, A. D. and Makas, A. S. (1969) Sunglass lenses and colour fidelity. The Australian Journal of Optometry. 52: 364-369 Glazer-Hockstein C, Dunaief JL (January 2006). "Could blue light-blocking lenses decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration?". Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 26 (1): 1–4. Langley, R.C. (1971) Gold coatings for temperature control in space exploration. Gold bulletin 4(4): 62-66 Turro, N. J. et al. (2009) Principles of Molecular Photochemistry: An Introduction. p. 29-33 Zigman, S. (1993) Ocular Light Damage. Photochemistry and Photobiology. 57(1): 1060-1068 Music: Hepcats by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Mining by Moonlight by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Images: Caribou by daryl_mitchell (www.flickr.com/photos/daryl_mitchell/5176736443/) Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Inuit snow goggles by Julian Idrobo (ht
Ever wondered what Seasonal Affective Disorder actually is? Or if it’s even a real thing? What ca’’s this could be partly due to our ancestors hibernating in winter months. However, not to worry; if the effects of the disorder are really too much, just move to Arizona, the sunniest place in the world. This film is part of our series that provides the blueprint for a scientifically perfect summer. From sweating to hay fever, insects to jet lag, Kate Mulcahy helps you hack summer to engineer the perfect season. Taking a different topic each Thursday, the videos will gradually build up an equation for summer perfection; a summer survival guide certified by science. Subscribe to keep up each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe References: Kurlansik, S.L. and Ibay, A. D. (2013) Seasonal Affective Disorder. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 24(7): 607-610 Revell, V.L. et al (2006) Advancing Human Circadian Rhythms with Afternoon Melatonin and Morning Intermittent Bright Light. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 91(1): 54-59 Wehr, T.A. (1997) Melatonin and Seasonal Rhythms. J Biol Rhythms 12: 518-527 http://www.currentresults.com/Weather-Extremes/sunniest-places-countries-world.php Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mining by Moonlight by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewslet
Elizabeth Stokoe shows how conversation analysis works to provide a scientific understanding of talk, –‘nudge’ theory, she also shows how small variations in what we say impacts on what others say and do next. Finally, she will demonstrate how her research findings can underpin communication training – in contrast to role-play and simulation – and upended common assumptions about how talk works. Elizabeth Stokoe is Professor of Social Interaction at Loughborough University, analysing the science of interaction in settings including police interrogations, sales calls, and initial inquiries to services including mediation and doctors’ surgeries. She teaches on the BSc Social Psychology programme, and also runs workshops with mediators, doctors, police and other professionals using her research-based communication training method called the ‘Conversation Analytic Role-play Method’. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Hay fever has an awful habit of ruining what should be the nicest time of the year. But wha‘’? Kate explores the science of allergies, and hunts through the research for a cure. Subscribe for more from Kate: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe How to prevent hay fever? Hay fever isn’t caused by hay, and isn’t really a fever. Allergic rhinitis is the technical name, but what’s it all about? At its centre, hay fever is an inflammation and irritation of the mucus membranes in the nose. Wind-pollinated plants hurl their pollen into the atmosphere, which finds its way into your nose and starts to wreak havoc. Much like other allergic reactions, hay fever is the result of your body fighting off the injected pollen as if it were a disease-causing invader. Antigen presenting cells, T cells and B cells launch into a hyperactive, over enthusiastic frenzy, ultimately causing symptoms that, although crucial when fighting off real infections, are a needless frustration. Is there a cure? Not yet, but one strand of new research is finding hope in an unlikely source: parasitic worms. The idea is that the worms alter our immune system to avoid being repelled. These alterations just might hold the key to staving off hay fever, and finding summer happiness at last. This film is part of our series that provides the blueprint for a scientifically perfect summer. Taking a different topic each Thursday, the videos will gradually build up an equation for summer perfection; a summer survival guide certified by science. Subscribe to keep up each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe REFERENCES Anthony, R.M. et al (2007) Protective immune mechanisms in helminth infection. Nature Review. Immunology 7(12): 975-987 Bostock, J. (1828). Of the Catarrhus Æstivus, or Summer Catarrh. Medico-Chirurgical Transactions, 14(2): 437–446 Bozzetto S. et al. (2012) Asthma, allergy, and respiratory infections: the vitamin D hypothesis. Allergy 67: 10–17 Carlsten, Chris et al. (2012) Air pollution, genetics
Kate tries to use science to find the perfect summer holiday destination, asks why summer isn't the same everywhere, and investigates the many-layered science of the seasons. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe If climate and temperature were determined purely by the tilt of the earth, predicting the weather would be pretty straightforward. But climate is actually the result of a whole bundle of factors, from altitude to proximity to water, ocean currents to butterflies. Kate navigates the fine line between weather and climate, asks, is there anywhere on earth you can go and be guaranteed year-round idyllic holiday conditions? This film is part of our series that provides the blueprint for a scientifically perfect summer. Taking a different topic each Thursday, the videos will gradually build up an equation for summer perfection; a summer survival guide certified by science. Subscribe to keep up each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe References: Barry, R.G. and Chorley, R.J. (2010) Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate. Ninth Edition. Lorenz, E.N. (1963) Deterministic Nonperiodic Flow. J. Atmos. Sci., 20: 130–141 http://www.holiday-weather.com Music: Daily Beetle & Carefree, Kevin MacLeod, (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Maps: http://freevectormaps.com Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Dr Marty Jopson leads us through the story of electricity in a show buzzing with demonstrations. Have we tamed electricity? From the Ancient Greeks to Faraday’s genius, this show puts the awesome back into electricity. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Join Dr Marty Jopson, the BBC One Show’s resident scientist as he takes a sparky journey through the story of electricity. Do you know the difference between current and voltage? With the aid of the audience, Marty will explain. From the Ancient Greeks, through Faraday’s genius, this show aims to put the awesome back into electricity. You may think we have electricity tamed, but are you sure? A show chock full of demonstrations and a plucked chicken. Expect an electrifying performance. Marty Jopson is a science TV presenter, live show performer, writer and strange prop builder. He is most famous from the BBC's The One Show, on which he has reported on the mathematical formula, Benford’s Law, the origins of the seismograph, the sound mirrors of Denge, the ban on lead in petrol, and the invention of lava lamps. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Have you ever wondered what happens when insects get drunk? Can you tell the temperature by the frequenc’– their internal temperature can vary hugely depending on the environment. The opposite of humans. As a result, they rely heavily on external conditions to govern their bodily processes like development and growth. And the more you look into insects’ summer-loving lifestyles, the more interesting they become. From butterflies that can only fly once they get warm enough to crickets that tell the temperature better than your local weatherman, insects have unique approach to life. And have you ever wondered what happens when insects get drunk? This film is part of our series that provides the blueprint for a scientifically perfect summer. Taking a different topic each Thursday, the videos will gradually build up an equation for summer perfection; a summer survival guide certified by science. Subscribe to keep up each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Reference list: Boggs, C.L. et al (2003) Butterflies: Ecology and Evolution Taking Flight p. 321-330Frazier, M. R. et al (2006) Thermodynamics constrains the evolution of insect population growth rates: “warmer is better”. The American Naturalist 168(4): 512-520 Frings, H. and Frings, M. (1962) Effects of temperature on the ordinary song of the common meadow grasshopper, Orchelimum vulgare (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae). Journal of Experimental Zoology 151(1): 33-51 Gibbs, A.G. (2002) Lipid melting and cuticular permeability: new insights into an old problem. Journal of Insect Physiology 48(4): 391-400 Huey, R.B. and Kingsolver, J.G. (2011) Variation in universal temperature dependence of biological rates. PNAS 108(26): 10377-10378 Maze, I.S. et al (2006) Acute ethanol ingestion produces dose-dependent effects on motor behavior in the honey bee (Apis mellifera). Journal of Insect Physiology 52(11-12): 1243-1253 Milan, N.F. (2012) Alcohol consumption as self-medication against blood-borne parasites in the frui
Can you cook a steak with pure electricity or focussed beams of light? And can you fry a prawn with a bottle rocket? Andy invited ’’t conduct electricity very well, so the electrons have to be pushed very hard and transfer energy to the meat, in a process called joule heating. Not satisfied with that, Andy and Greg cracked out the parabolas. Parabolas focus all the incoming beams into one central focus, meaning that energy normally spread across a wide area can be harnessed to one spot of intensity. Intense enough, in fact, to singe a steak to perfection. We’ve soared through the science of whoosh bottle rockets before (click here to watch that film: https://youtu.be/_pR6w7G06tw) – could they provide the perfect platform for rapid prawn cooking? Perhaps, but there’s a projectile prawn issue to resolve first. Greg and Andy also investigated the best way to cook a steak using chemistry. Check out their attempts on the Brit Lab channel here: https://youtu.be/s7HqYfIR5zg And subscribe to Brit Lab for more awesome videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/HeadsqueezeTV Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How dangerous is taking a shower? Jared Diamond shares what he learnt about r‘’. Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/ceLuaf7low4 Pullitzer Prize-winner Jared Diamond discusses how insights from the lifestyles of far-removed cultures can impact the way we think about our own lives. Is it worth worrying about the risk of everyday actions like falling in the shower or tripping on the street? Each time you do these things, the risk of mishap is low, but we do them every single day. Over time, does that mean these tiny risks accumulate to become almost inevitable? This animation is based on audio from a 2013 event at the Royal Institution with Jared Diamond. You can watch the full discussion on how tribal societies offer an extraordinary window into how our ancestors lived here: https://youtu.be/ceLuaf7low4 This animation was produced by Andrew Khosravani, thanks to generous support from the Sfumato Foundation. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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The vital question: Earth teems with life but why is it the way it is, and how did it begin in the first place? Nick Lane unravels the tangled history of life. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Nick's book "The Vital Question: Why is life the way it is?" is available to buy now - https://geni.us/JjoZRx Nick Lane and Matthew Cobb came together to tell the story of life. Watch Matthew Cobb’s take on the tale here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYxASuEqMlY And watch the Q&A here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4N6ws1YTEk Nick Lane is an evolutionary biochemist in the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, University College London. His work focuses on the origin of life, and the origin and evolution of eukaryotes. He is also author of prize-winning popular science books, including 'Life ascending'. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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Leading cosmologists Renée Hlozek, –– pulling and pushing the parts that we see. BBC Stargazing Live and Sky at Night presenter, Lucie Green explores this frontier of understanding with Nobel laureate Adam Riess and leading cosmologists Renée Hlozek and Risa Wechsler. Adam Riess is an astrophysicist at Johns Hopkins University and the Space Telescope Science Institute. Riess shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011 for providing evidence that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating. More recently, he has also been awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, adding to his many awards and prizes over the years. Lucie Green is a space scientist based at UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics. She studies the atmosphere of the Sun, particularly the immense magnetic fields which sporadically erupt into the Solar System. She is also actively involved in public engagement with science, regularly giving public talks and presenting TV and radio programmes. Risa Wechsler is an astrophysicist and a professor at the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at Stanford University and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Wechsler's work combines massive cosmological simulations with large galaxy surveys that are mapping the Universe, to study the nature of dark energy, dark matter, and the formation of galaxies. She is currently leading the science collaboration of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, which will make a 3D map of 30 million galaxies to elucidate the structure of the Universe. Dr. Renée Hlozek is the Lyman Spitzer Jr. Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Astrophysics in at Princeton University; the Spitzer-Cotsen Fellow in the Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts and is currently a Senior TED Fellow. In 2011, she received her DPhil in Astrophysics from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar from the class of South-Africa-at-Large and Christ Church, 2008. Her research focuses on theoretical cos
This Halloween, we thought we’d investigate the interface between pumpkins and thermite. The results were explosive. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe It wouldn't be Halloween without some exploding pumpkins. In the top jack-o'-lantern, iron oxide and aluminium powder react to spectacular effect. Once set off by a strip of magnesium, which provides enough heat to get the reaction started, the temperature inside the top pumpkin rises to around 2000 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the iron melts and is spewed out in a rain of fire, and flows out as a river of molten metal into the poor head below. This is more than enough to set off the gun cotton in the second pumpkin, which bursts into a healthy fireball.
Does writing well matter in an age of ’’s trust and, not least, in adding beauty to the world. Steven Pinker is an experimental psychologist and one of the world’s foremost writers on language, mind, and human nature. He is Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University and conducts research on language and cognition but also writes for publications such as the New York Times, Time, and is the author of many books, including The Language Instinct and How the Mind Works. Melvyn Bragg is a broadcaster, writer and novelist. He was made a Life Peer (Lord Bragg of Wigton) in 1998. Since then he has hosted over 660 episodes of In Our Time on subjects ranging from Quantum Gravity to Truth. He was presenter of the BBC radio series The Routes of English, a history of the English language. He is currently Chancellor of the University of Leeds The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Dr Karl leads a whirlwind tour of scientific explanations and bizarre facts. Watch the Q&A with the audience here: https://youtu.be/CswMMByLOf4 Subscribe for regular science talks: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe You can buy Dr Karl's book "House of Karls" now - https://geni.us/SaQhA What makes you forget why you entered a room? Why is it safer for a cat to fall from 32 stories than from seven? And why do you feel more drunk from rum and diet cola than rum and regular cola? Join Australia’s science legend Dr Karl for a whirlwind tour of scientific explanations and bizarre facts. Find out how photos of eyes make you honest, why the phrase "sinister buttocks" gets into students' essays, and what the ‘big cover up' is on kissing. Dr Karl is a well-known Australian science communicator and populariser, who is best known as an author and science commentator on Australian radio and television. He has many strings to his bow having done a degree in Physics and Mathematics, a Masters in Biomedical Engineering, and a degree in Medicine and Surgery. He has also studied Computer Science as well as reading for a Masters in Astrophysics. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
The properties of light which could not be explained through classicö’s cat". In celebration of the International Year of Light, join Nobel Laureate Serge Haroche to explore these quantum phenomena, the role of light in an explosion of discovery and possible applications of the counter-intuitive quantum logic. Serge Haroche is a French physicist who was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physics jointly with David J. Wineland for "ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems", a study of the photon. He is now professor of quantum physics at Collège de France, where he is also the president of the institution. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
With a beautiful, explosive experiment, Andy demonstrates how Humphry Davy's simple invention s
What do astronauts dream of? In 1991, Helen Sharman became the first Briton in space; in this animation s’‘A Place Called Space’. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent Sign up to receive each instalment by daily email: https://rigb1.secure.force.com/subscriptions/WebPageSubscribe What do astronauts dream of? How do they feel while they float above the clouds? In 1991 Helen Sharman became the first Briton in space; in this animation, hand-drawn by Ri animator-in-residence Andrew Khosravani, Sharman shares a dream she often has about returning to space, and talks about what it’s like to gaze down on the earth from above. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In 1959, Project Mercury became the United Sta‘’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Is space travel a waste of money? Can we justify reaching for the stars when there’s so much that n‘’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
A space suit is a carefully engineered cocoon, designed to protect an astronaut from ‘’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What’s it like to see our planet from above? To gaze upon the Earth from beyond our atmosphere? Four seasoned astronauts, Helen Sharman, Daniel Tani, Michael Barratt and Jean-Francois Clervoy, recall that unique experience. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The view of Earth from space is one that few of us will ever get to experience. To see the planet as a single orb in the expanse of space can change the way you feel about your life, our species, and our place in the universe. It’s an experience currently reserved for the fortunate few who carry the torch of humanity into space. Helen Sharman, Daniel Tani, Michael Barratt and Jean-Francois Clervoy recall that moment when they first set eyes on our blue planet from above.
Synthetic biology is a new, intriguing technology that could have a huge impact on humans and our environment. Adam Rutherford chairs a panel of experts, including Louise Horsfall, Paul Freemont, Susan Molyneux-Hodgson and Robert Edwards. This event was organised by the Biochemical Society and Royal Society of Biology as part of Biology Week 2015: http://www.rsb.org.uk/get-involved/biologyweek. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDbUYiTAMJU Robert Edwards is Head of the School of Agriculture, Food & Development at Newcastle University. His interests are focussed on the biotransformation of synthetic compounds and natural products in plants and the manipulation of these pathways for applications in crop protection and biorefining using technologies including synthetic biology. Paul Freemont is Co-director of Centre for Synthetic Biology and Innovation at Imperial College London. The Centre aims to develop foundational technologies to enable synthetic biology research in application areas like biosensors, biosynthesis, bioprocessing and metabolic and genome engineering and enable the translation of new synthetic biology technologies into industry. Louise Horsfall is a Lecturer in Biotechnology at the University of Edinburgh. She is interested in multidisciplinary challenges involving Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Novel Enzymes and Protein Engineering. She is currently the elected co-chair of the Bioengineering and Bioprocessing Section of the European Federation of Biotechnology and a member of the EPSRC's Early Career Forum in Manufacturing Research. Susan Molyneux-Hodgson is Director of Research, Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield. Susan co-founded and is currently Director of SATIS (Science and Technology in Society) research group in Sheffield. Her research is focused on three substantive areas: the sociology of scientific communities
The story of a lost piece of debris, struggling to find her place in the vastness of space. An illustrated short story. Day 11 of A Place Called Space: http://rigb.org/advent Download the audio piece: https://soundcloud.com/royal-institution/junk-log-034 Thousands of pieces of man-made debris hurtle through the space around our planet. Are they just junk? This tale of a piece of troubled space debris comes from the creative mind of Nina Garthwaite. As this lonely shard floats through the abyss and encounters an orbiting cloud of nefarious space chunks, can she find purpose in her perpetual circles of planet earth? Illustration by Tuchi http://yayayay.com/ To learn more about the science and story of space debris, take a look at Dr Stuart Grey's visualisation, released on day 7 of A Place called Space: http://rigb.org/christmas-lectures/how-to-survive-in-space/a-place-called-space/7-space-debris-visualisation ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: h
Project Apollo took America to the moon. But what came before? The second in our series of films using archive footage to ’’s eventual triumph in reaching the moon; a crucial scaffold on which Project Apollo was built. It is a story of innovation and growing experience, at a time when America seemed stuck one step behind in the Space Race. Tackling their first space walk and space rendezvous, Project Gemini bridges the Mercury and Apollo missions, providing the foundation for NASA’s first great triumph. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Experience weightlessness on a parabolic flight, or ‘vomit comet’ in 360 video. Please note: this in’– affectionately nicknamed ‘the vomit comet’ – gives short bursts of weightlessness as a plane plunges down to earth. This unique experience is a key training ground for astronauts preparing to venture beyond our atmosphere. Christmas Lecturer Kevin Fong got himself a ticket, and we snuck a 360 degree camera on board. Yes, that is Miss France, but no, we're not sure why. Move the video in real time to experience zero gravity like never before. For the best viewing experience you’ll need to be using the YouTube app on your iOS or Android mobile device, or an up-to-date browser on a desktop, laptop or Mac, but it’s worth it. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In 1977 Carl Sagan gave the CHRISTMAS LECTURES on space travel. In his final lecture, he spo’‘The planets’ with are as meaningful now as there were then. As we look to send people to Mars and then beyond, are we finally realising Sagan’s vision? This clip from the 1977 CHRISTMAS LECTURES was animated by the Ri animator-in-residence Andrew Khosravani. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Why do astronauts pee on the wheel of a bus before they take off? Do superstitious traditions really help astronauts about to fire into space? Kevin Fong investigates. Day 15 of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent As Tim Peake launches to the ISS, we take a look at the strange traditions, rituals and superstitions that astronauts dutifully carry out before any flight into space. Following in the footsteps of Yuri Gagarin, they echo his actions and pay respects to those that have flown before them. But given that space travel is the culmination of decades of work of scientists and engineers, do these irrational quirks have a place and purpose? Maybe – just as athletes build confidence and assurance by carrying out certain pre-game habits, so too can astronauts, as they struggle to feel a sense of control over the daunting prospect of being fired into space. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Music Credit: "Americana" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie ( Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Official image credit: NA
Why does water behave in such weird ways in microgravity? We went on a parabolic 'vomit comet' flight to investigate. Check out the interactive 360 footage from this flight: https://youtu.be/mVJvyteAH0E Day 16 of our advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent Microgravity is a key characteristic of life aboard the ISS. And in a weightless world things behave very differently. Christmas Lecturer Kevin Fong got a taste of this unearthly sensation on board a parabolic flight, which simulates microgravity by flying in steep peaks and troughs. While on board, he did a few simple experiments, investigating the properties of water in a weightless environment. Christmas Lectures Assistant Jon Farrow explains what's going on. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Four seasoned astronauts recall what life in space is really like. Helen Sharman, Michael Barratt’‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Being an astronaut is stressful. But astronauts aren’t the best at admitting when they’re feeling the strain. An innovative research project uses speech analysis to spot hints of underlying anxieties. Day 19 of our advent calendar, A Place Called Space http://rigb.org/advent Being an astronaut is a stressful job. You face the constant threat of annihilation, and know that a huge team and expensive mission rely on you doing your job well. But astronauts aren’t always the best at identifying, or admitting, when they’re stressed or overwhelmed. Sarita Robinson, a psychologist from the University of Central Lancaster, says that while we’re increasingly comfortable with the intense physiological conditions of space travel, our understanding of the psychological impacts still leaves something to be desired. Mark Huckvale and a team at University College London ran a research project that investigated whether subtle variations in speech patterns of astronauts taking part in the Mars 500 experiment might reveal anxieties that the astronauts’ words were hiding. Could subtle cues in the way an astronaut speaks let mission control know when they’re starting to feel the strain? ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http:
Project Apollo: the most famous space programme to date. In the final part of our trilogy exploring American’s first steps into space, we tell the tale of the Apollo program. Watch Project Gemini: https://youtu.be/rXTTXAJJkhc Watch Project Mercury: https://youtu.be/pa4S8h9HVY4 Day 20 of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent The year is 1961. The space race is in full flow and the USA are lagging well behind. Under mounting pressure John F Kennedy stands before congress and declares that they will put a man on the moon before the decade is through. So begins the story of the Apollo Program. This is the third in our series of films using archive footage to look at America’s first steps into space, this time focussing on NASA’s mission to the moon. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Chemist Andrea Sella combines dimethylhydrazine with dinotrogen tetroxide to show how hypergolic mixtures ’‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
A look at the history and habitat of the inhospitable home of space travel: Baikonur Cosmodrome. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Part of A Place Called Space, our 2015 advent calendar: http://rigb.org/advent In a hostile natural environment environment, and over 400 km away from the original ‘Baikonur’ in a place first called Tyuratam, Baikonur Cosmodrome has a special place in space travel history. It has been the launch site of hundreds of missions off our planet, from Sputnik, Laika and Gagarin and to Tim Peake. As Tim Peake set sail for the ISS, 2003 Christmas Lecturer Monica Grady was there to watch the launch. We take a look at the history of the enigmatic town that is the home of space travel. ‘A Place Called Space’ is the 2015 Royal Institution advent calendar. Every day in the run up to Christmas we'll be releasing an original piece of content exploring the human experience and cultural significance of space travel. With hand-drawn animations, experiments in zero gravity, interviews with astronauts and creative data visualisations, the calendar will fire you into space every morning. 'A Place Called Space' channels the voices of seasoned astronauts and expert scientists through the eyes of a team of talented animators, film-makers and artists, bringing you a thought-provoking gem to kick-start each day. Check it out at http://rigb.org/advent With special thanks to our lead supporter, Wellcome Trust http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/ The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
A dive into the spiralling world of seashells and the bizarre animals that make them. Helen Scales explains how hermit crabs lik’
Professor of Chemical Nanoscience Neil Champness explores the future of nanoscale machines. Can we build a machine simply from molecules at the nanoscale? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The idea of building machines that are only nanometres in size is a dream that has formed the basis of Hollywood movies. How realistic is such a goal and how would we go about tackling the challenges that lie in wait? How do we begin to build a machine simply from molecules? Join Neil Champness to explore the future of nanoscale machines.
Can you smash a wine glass with your voice? Dr Kevin Fong finds out. Subscribe for regular science video‘’ into space. With Tim Peake, Britain's first astronaut on the International Space Station, only days into his 6 month mission, he helps Kevin answer what keeps astronauts safe and on track as they're propelled into orbit. How do you control the energy of 300 tonnes of liquid fuel? What happens to your body if you don’t wear a spacesuit? And how do you catch up with a space station travelling at 17,500 mph to finally get inside? With explosive live experiments, guest astronauts in the Theatre and planetary scientist, Monica Grady, direct from the launch pad in Kazakhstan, learn this and more as we recreate those thrilling minutes of ‘Lift off’. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Dr Kevin Fong takes a trip on a parabolic flight (the ‘vomit comet’) to see what it’s like to play t‘’, where the ball travels in nearly perfect straight lines. In the second his CHRISTMAS LECTURES, space doctor, Kevin Fong explores 'Life in orbit' on board the International Space Station. As British astronaut Tim Peake settles in to his new home on the Station he sends special reports about what it takes to live and work in space. 400 km above the Earth, hurtling at a speed of 17,500 mph, astronauts' bones and muscles waste away, the oxygen they breathe is artificially made, they face constant threats from micrometeorites, radiation and extreme temperatures. If a medical emergency strikes, Tim Peake is a very long way from home! In its 15 year lifetime, the International Space Station has never had a major accident. With a British astronaut in orbit, gravity defying experiments and guest astronauts in the lecture theatre Dr Kevin Fong shows us how to survive 'Life in orbit.' The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Richard Dawkins discusses the key individuals, institutions and ideas that have inspired and motivated him s‘’ in 1976. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe You can buy Richard's autobiography "Brief Candle in the Dark" here - https://geni.us/UNXt In conversation with Professor Alice Roberts, Richard Dawkins describes his life as a scientist that has taken him from the Panama Canal, to encounters with the greatest scientific minds of the 20th Century. He reflects on his efforts to popularise scientific ideas, through bestselling books, fiery debates and presenting the 1991 CHRISTMAS LECTURES. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Dr Kevin Fong puts his faith in science, and drinks his own wee after it’s been filtered through a semi-permeable membrane. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe In the third and final of the 2015 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, space doctor Kevin Fong explores the 'The next frontier' of human space travel. In a series finale, Kevin investigates how the next generation of astronauts will be propelled across the vast chasm of space to Mars and beyond, with explosive demonstrations, expert guests, and a live spacewalk from the ISS. So, how will life be artificially sustained as we travel the millions of kilometres to the Red Planet and on into the cosmos? How will our food last for 3 years or more? And what is waiting what for us when we finally land? With earth shattering experiments, top space scientists and a spacewalk live from the ISS, Dr Kevin Fong reveals how we'll survive that voyage to space's next frontier’ and beyond... The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The ideas of genetics are revolutionary. Today, technology is galvanising disruptive change in our understanding and ability to intervene with nature itself. What can we change, and should we? Professor Alison Woollard presents the 2015 Genetics Society JBS Haldane Lecture. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/iPnkKf2FaTA Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe It is an everyday observation that the offspring of elephants are elephants and the offspring of humans are humans. Our biology is, quite literally, written in our DNA, and the copying and transmission of this genetic information is the most extraordinary process on earth. The ideas of genetics are revolutionary, from Mendel’s perfect 19th century description of the mechanism of heredity, through the molecular revolutions of the 20th century to the present day. Today, new technologies are galvanising disruptive change, not only in our understanding of biology, but in our ability to intervene in the very nature of life itself. What can we change? How? Why? And indeed, should we meddle at all? “The bravest”, said Thucydides, “Are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it”. See if you agree. Find out more about the JBS Haldane Lectures on the Genetics Society website: http://www.genetics.org.uk/Prizes/JBSHaldaneLecture.aspx Alison Woollard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford where she is also a Fellow of Hertford College, Oxford. She gave the 2013 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, 'Life Fantastic' Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsl
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Fay Dowker tells the story of general relativity and its interactions with Newtonian physics, from Galileo to cutti
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Astrophysicist John Gribbin presents his own version of the ‘Holy Grail’ of physics, bringing quantum theory and the general theory of relativity together in one mathematical package offering the answer to life and the universe. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL6fWOJWvFc The 20th century gave us two great theories of physics. The general theory of relativity describes the behaviour of very large things, quantum theory the behaviour of very small things. But how can these theories be combined into a ‘theory of everything'? John Gribbin is a Visiting Fellow in Astronomy at the University of Sussex, where he has worked on the problem of determining the age of the Universe. He now spends his time writing and, after working for the journal Nature and New Scientist, he has produced many books including 'In Search of Schrödinger's Cat', 'In Search of the Double Helix' and 'In Search of the Big Bang'. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
We're delighted to announce that... okay, okay, we're just kidding. This was a little April fools silliness. Read all about it here: http://rigb.org/blog/2016/april/2016-april-fools And subscribe for regular *real* science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Michael de Crespigny is Professor of Planetary Research and Engroupings at the University of Pimlico, and Chair of the Interplanetary Harmony Committee. He is a lecturer in cosmic connectivity, and his research group specialises in experimental proofs of celestial motion and its relation to human and animal life on Earth. Michael read Natural Sciences at Uxbridge University, before completing his PhD in quantum pigeonholing. In the past he has worked with research groups and key figures from NASA, CERN and CBBC to search for testable explanations for the way the stars predict his life. Read more here: http://rigb.org/about/news/spring-201... The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Frank James showcases' Humphry Davy's experimental development of his miners' safety lamp, that saved thousands of lives. Watch our short film about the Davy lamp: https://youtu.be/rhavaxv3a40 Watch the Q&A here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i22r058GC0 One of the last acts of Tsar Alexander I before his death in 1825 was to give Humphry Davy a silver-gilt cup — the Davy cup. It was a token of gratitude for Davy’s invention of the miners’ safety lamp ten years before. With appropriately explosive demonstrations, Frank James showcases Davy’s experimental development of his lamp while reflecting on the relationship between science and the state symbolised by the Davy cup, a treasure from the Ri's Faraday Museum. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Is zero really a number? How did it come about? Hannah Fry tells the story of how zero went from n’’t always seen as that, and it still doesn’t act quite like other numbers. Can you divide by zero, for example? Hannah Fry explains how zero came about, from its origins in ancient civilisations, through the resistance it faced from the Roman numeral system, to being the cornerstone of calculus. Watch more of our lovingly crafted animations about science and maths here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZwhNhy8qucR15N1_X1iZJzv And if you enjoyed this video, subscribe: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Writer Ben Miller leads Jim Al-Khalili through our search for alien life in the Universe. Watch the Q&A that followed this discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDPmqwG9rM Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Ben's book "The Aliens Are Coming!: The Exciting and Extraordinary Science Behind Our Search for Life in the Universe" is available to purchase now - https://geni.us/Sc9Ep For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. In the last few years, scientists have made huge strides towards answering that question. Comedian and bestselling science writer Ben Miller is in conversation with Jim Al-Khalili, taking us on a fantastic voyage of discovery, from the beginnings of life on earth to the very latest search for alien intelligence. Ben Miller is a science writer and comedian. After studying physics at Cambridge and beginning a PhD, he left to pursue a career in comedy. He is now half of one of Britain's most popular TV comedy duo, Armstrong & Miller, and a successful actor, but has always maintained a passionate interest in science. He maintains this interest through science writing. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Judith Mank leads a tour of how sex is genetically programmed and how sex differences evolve. Watch
Matthew Tosh, one of the UK’s leading pyrotechnicians, explains how fireworks and explosions are safely performed in a journey from fundamental combustion to the complex and visual effects seen around the world. Subscribe for more talks like this: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe How do we make gunpowder and launch fireworks in the air? How do they create the intricate patterns in the sky at firework displays or the bangs, whistles and crackles for sound effects? Matthew Tosh reveals the inner workings of a pyrotechnic extravaganza with fiery demos and explosive bangs. Matthew Tosh is a presenter, broadcaster and pyrotechnician. He’s built a reputation for bringing energy, enthusiasm and creative “spark” to events, live performances, television, radio and education projects. He is particularly well-known for his live event work involving fireworks and pyrotechnics all over the UK. Matthew has supervised fireworks as part of the London 2012 Torch Relay, as well as at many live orchestra concerts, awards ceremonies and, of course, Bonfire season displays. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Do you have weight in space? Is weightlessness an absence of gravity, or actually an absence of forces°’s a more subtle understanding of weight as something we feel and discuss every day. How these two ideas fit together can cause some confusion, particularly when the idea of weightlessness and astronauts in orbit on the ISS is introduced. When we tackled weightlessness for the 2016 CHRISTMAS LECTURES and our online series, A Place Called Space in December last year, we spent a long time thinking about weight. This video shares some of those thoughts. For example, when you’re in freefall, are you weightless? Is weightlessness a consequence of freefall, or is freefall, in fact, a consequence of weightlessness? Andy explains. You can watch our series all about space: https://youtu.be/IcjYdEW_HLQ?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZya_Zn8tCOgnzVG1-poingi Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Evolutionary biologist Sean B Carroll reveals how a few simple rules govern all life on earth, from
In the first of a new series, Kate answers your questions from the comments sections. If nitrogen triiodide is so unstable, how do you make it in the first place? How many dimensions are there? And why doesn’t the Earth fall into the sun? Kate has the answers. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Have more questions you’d like Kate to answer? Stick them in the comments section below! Watch the videos featured: Slow Motion Contact Explosive - Nitrogen Triiodide: https://youtu.be/DFfRqoIdArM?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyfUXqroIlSf2hOznnThqM0 The Story of Spacetime – with Fay Dowker: https://youtu.be/XtptrdsToXU?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZz256ho3Q4gt7YrF2xApo5g Four Dimensional Maths: Things to See and Hear in the Fourth Dimension with Matt Parker https://youtu.be/1wAaI_6b9JE?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZz256ho3Q4gt7YrF2xApo5g Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Have new brain imaging techniques really revealed that wome‘’ for their gender roles? Or has neuroscience become misappropriated to justify gender gaps? Professor of cognitive neuroimaging Gina Rippon investigates. Subscribe for weekly science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/1swI97JbuUA You can buy Gina's book "The Gendered Brain" now - https://geni.us/EHzSGx There is a long history of debate about biological sex differences and their part in determining gender roles, with the ‘biology is destiny’ mantra being used to legitimise imbalances in these roles. The tradition is continuing, with new brain imaging techniques being hailed as sources of evidence of the ‘essential’ differences between men and women, and the concept of ‘hardwiring’ sneaking into popular parlance as a brain-based explanation for all kinds of gender gaps. But the field is littered with many problems. Some are the product of ill-informed popular science writing (neurotrash) based on the misunderstanding or misrepresentation of what brain imaging can tell us. Some, unfortunately involve poor science, with scientists using outdated and disproved stereotypes to design and interpret their research (neurosexism). These problems obscure or ignore the ‘neuronews’, the breakthroughs in our understanding of how plastic and permeable our brains are, and how the concept of ‘hard-wiring’ should be condemned to the dustbin of neurohistory. This talk aims to offer ways of rooting out the neurotrash, stamping out the neurosexism and making way for neuronews. Gina Rippon is Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at Aston University. Her research involves the application of brain imaging techniques, particularly electroencephalography, (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG), to studies of normal and abnormal cognitive processes. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-s
Fusion energy has the potential to be one of the most important
Andy uses a carrot gun to discuss the hazards of micrometeoroid impa’’re familiar with it is really determined by the chemical bonds that holds it together, rather than the atoms and molecules themselves. At extreme speeds, collisions have so much kinetic energy that all of an object’s chemical bonds are likely to be broken, in effect resulting in a high-energy explosion as unbound atoms hurtle out in all directions. So how do spacecraft protect themselves from these superfast threats? One approach is to use a Whipple shield – two layers of shield separated by a gap. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In a lightning tour of human reasoning, world-renowned psychologist Richard Nisbett shines a new light on the ––Malcolm Gladwell Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Russell Foster, Debra Skene and Stafford Lightman discuss the science of sleep. Why do we need sleep and what are the physiological processes driving our circadian rhythm? When is our circadian clock disrupted and how does this affect our health? Cognitive neuroscientist Vincent Walsh chairs the debate. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The science behind sleeplessness can help us understand our rhythms so we can live better and healthier lives. While hormones, such a melatonin, play a role in driving our circadian clock, the amount of sleep we get and our sleep cycles also affect our hormonal release patterns, with far-reaching implications on our health. Cognitive neuroscientist Vincent Walsh chairs a discussion with a panel of experts who specialise in circadian rhythms. They explore how light detection plays a role in our sleep-wake cycles, how hormone release is regulated and the implications of changes to our circadian clock and sleeplessness over time. This event was supported by British Psychological Society and Society for Endocrinology. Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. The research interests of his group range across visual neuroscience, circadian rhythms and sleep. You can buy his book "The Rhythms Of Life" now - https://geni.us/N1AjGJx Debra Skene is Professor of Neuroendocrinology at the University of Surrey. She leads the research group 'Sleep, Chronobiology and Addiction' and her research focusses on links between human circadian clocks, sleep and metabolism in health, circadian disorders and metabolic diseases. Stafford Lightman is Professor of Medicine at Bristol University. Researching the mechanisms of stress-related disease, his research has particularly looked at how neuroendocrine rhythms signal to other tissues in the body. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr:
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Climate models have revolutionised our understanding of the world. Julia Slingo, Met Office Chief Scientist and High Level Group Scientific Advisor to the European Commission, examines the processes which control the climate system and how they are encapsulated in models. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/8kk96tTcdJo Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Climate change is arguably one of the greatest challenges that human civilisation will face in the 21st century. We may be taking the planet into uncharted territory, so how can climate science help us to navigate the challenges ahead? Dame Julia Slingo is the Met Office Chief Scientist and has responsibility for its scientific research and development. She is also visiting professor at the Unviersity of Reading's Department of Meteorology. In 2015, Julia Slingo was appointed one of the seven members of the High Level Group of Scientific Advisors of the European Commission Scientific Advice Mechanism. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Sheila Rowan explains the nature of gravitational waves, where they come from
Do ghosts exist? Is there any evidence for the paranormal? With millions believing in parano‘’. Opinion polls show that the majority of the general public accepts that paranormal phenomena do occur. Such widespread experience of and belief in the paranormal can only mean one of two things. Either the paranormal is real, in which case this should be accepted by the wider scientific community which currently rejects such claims; or else belief in and experience of ostensibly paranormal phenomena can be fully explained in terms of psychological factors. Chris French provides an introduction to the sub-discipline of anomalistic psychology, which may be defined as the study of extraordinary phenomena of behaviour and experience, in an attempt to provide non-paranormal explanations in terms of known psychological and physical factors. Chris French is Professor of Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focusses on the psychology of paranormal belief and ostensibly paranormal experiences, the belief in conspiracy theories and false memories. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
From the statisticians forecasting sports scores to the intelligent bots beating human po
In the last decade we have started to answer ageo-old questions like the age of the Universe and what it contains. Hiranya Peiris unravels the detective story, explaining what we know and how we know it. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/63JbKXfedRE Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Modern fundamental physics contains ideas just as revolutionary as those of Copernicus or Newton; ideas that may radically change our understanding of the world; ideas such as extra dimensions of space, or the possible existence of other universes. Testing these concepts requires enormous energies, far higher than what is achievable by the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, and in fact, beyond any conceivable Earth-bound experiments. However, at the Big Bang, the Universe itself performed the ultimate experiment and left clues and evidence about what was behind the origin of the cosmos as we know it, and how it is evolving. And the biggest clue is the afterglow of the Big Bang itself. In the past decade we have been able to answer age-old questions accurately, such as how old the Universe is, what it contains, and its destiny. Along with these answers have also come many exciting new questions. Join Hiranya Peiris to unravel the detective story, explaining what we have uncovered, and how we know what we know. Hiranya Peiris is Professor of Astrophysics in the Astrophysics Group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University College London. She is also the Principal Investigator of the CosmicDawn project, funded by the European Research Council She is also a member of the Planck Collaboration and of the ongoing Dark Energy Survey, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. Her work both delves into the Cosmic Microwave Background and contributes towards the next generation galaxy surveys that will yield deep insights into the evolution of the Universe. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_s
How do you power a particle accelerator firing beams of protons 50 times a second into a heavy metal target? The ISIS neutron and muon source provides a near constant stream of particles for a huge range of research uses. Take a look at what it takes to keep a decades-old particle accelerator running. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Building up enough power in a proton beam to pull neutrons out of atoms requires a huge amount of energy. To efficiently power the machines, the research facility at ISIS relies on a custom electrical system that uses a resonance circuit to establish the strong magnetic fields needed many times per second. This system, however, is built in-part around rigid technology that was inherited from a previous machine when ISIS was built. We take a look at the major engineering project to upgrade the power system of a particle accelerator, and see what it takes to keep control of a machine this complex. ISIS is owned and operated by the UK government, through the Science and Technology Facilities Council, as a major resource and facility for UK researchers. This video is supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Particle accelerators aren't just for studying particle physics. Suzie Sheehy explains how accelerator
In particle accelerators, beams of particles are focused and fired forward at almost the speed of light. But how are those particles controlled? With the help of two visual demonstrations, Suzie Sheehy explains. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch Suzie's lecture on her research and the future of particle accelerators: https://youtu.be/jLmciZdh5j4 And watch our film on how to power a particle accelerator: https://youtu.be/-F9EqYLQKYI Keeping a handle on particles is key to the huge range of applications particle accelerators have. The machines accelerate beams of particles using electric and magnetic fields. Suzie uses a ‘Paul trap’ to show how rapidly oscillating currents are used to keep particles on track. A ball on the saddle apparatus is kept in the centre by the rising sides. But that only controls the ball in one direction, meaning it can drop off. Magnetic or electric fields are similar, and can only direct particles in one plane at a time. When the kit begins to spin, though, the alternating position of the rising sides means the ball is contained in the center. This has the same effect that quadrupole magnets in an accelerator have, constantly alternating gradients to keep particles in line. Using a more sophisticated setup, a quadrupole linear Paul trap, pollen grains can be held in place in a beam just as particles in an accelerator would be. Oscillating fields established across rods on opposite corners of the system keep the pollen particles trapped. Without the rapidly changing fields, the particles would just shoot off in one direction; it’s the changes that keep them from escaping in one or the other direction. These simple analogies show how particle accelerators guide particles into focused beams, to be harnessed for a huge range of applications. This video is supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://ww
What can a particle accelerator teach us about biology? Dr Sylvia McLain explains her research into one of the most fundamental questions of life: how water is involved protein folding. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch our film about the ISIS Neutron Source in our video on powering a particle accelerator: https://youtu.be/-F9EqYLQKYI?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZx0mVe9wGxg5kyKdofRJJ7m And find out how accelerators actually trap particles: https://youtu.be/LR_aNOcnH0Q?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZx0mVe9wGxg5kyKdofRJJ7m Water’s role in sustaining life is well known. But for many years, scientists assumed that water was something of a passive medium in which biological processes happened. Proteins fold in precise ways again and again, and the role of water has long been belittled. Most techniques used to study proteins cannot take into account the presence of water. Dr Sylvia McLain, a University Research Lecturer within the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford, and her team are using the ISIS Neutron Source to test the role water plays in protein folding, and are finding that it may not be quite as passive at it seems. This film is supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. Thanks to St Peter's College, Oxford for letting us film in their beautiful library. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Nobel Prize winner Art McDonald tells the story of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory,
Psychologist Charles Fernyhough reveals how our inner voices play a vital part in thinking t
Particle accelerators do more than just particle physics research. Suzie Sö’t take long for the destructive power of these rays to be turned to medicinal benefit. X-rays kill cancer cells through ionization. By stripping electrons from water molecules, the X-ray photons leave a highly chemically reactive wake. The reactive water molecules bind to, and destroy, DNA. But X-ray beams don’t differentiate between healthy and cancerous cells, so their destructive force is hard to localize to the problem zones alone. One option is to use protons, rather than X-ray photons. Particle accelerators can take protons from inside a Hydrogen atom, form them into high energy beams and more specifically target a tumour. However, instead of passing through the body like X-ray photons, the protons stop at the tumour, thanks to a phenomenon called the ‘Bragg peak’. By tuning the energy of a proton beam, the dose can be much more carefully controlled. This video is supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. Watch the rest in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZx0mVe9wGxg5kyKdofRJJ7m The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Dr Yuval Noah Harari explains how revolutions in technology and society will transform our bodies and minds.’– Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow Dr Yuval Noah Harari has a PhD in History from the University of Oxford and now lectures at the Department of History, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specialising in World History. 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind', published in 2014, was on the Sunday Times bestseller list for over six months in paperback, was a New York Times top ten bestseller and has been published in nearly 40 languages worldwide. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
How do you go about designing a particle accelerator? Suzie Sheehy discusses how they work, what f’’s idea. Watch Suzie’s lecture to learn more about her research: https://youtu.be/jLmciZdh5j4?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZx0mVe9wGxg5kyKdofRJJ7m This film was supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. Direction, illustration and animation: Andrew Khosravani andrewkhosravani.com/ Illustration, animation: Clara Cebrian: claracebrian.com/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Ex Royal Navy chief of staff Dan Stembridge, Olympic gold medallist Anna Watkins MBE, Aston Martin's Marek
Suzie Sheehy chairs a discussion between accelerator physicists from across the field on what’s next for particle accelerators. Watch our full series on particle accelerators: https://youtu.be/V_hirIK9eFs?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZx0mVe9wGxg5kyKdofRJJ7m Watch the Q&A that followed this event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XblwzEemP90 Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Particle accelerators seem to be getting bigger, more powerful and more expensive in the quest for knowledge that helps us understand the Universe. This panel discussion brings together top researchers from around the world to discuss the challenges in designing today's accelerators for use in answering tomorrow's research questions. Representatives of four possible future projects discuss how and why these machines are being considered, where the major challenges lie and present their long-term vision for the future. Suzie Sheehy is particle physicist with a knack for science presenting. She currently holds a joint appointment with STFC and ASTeC to work at Oxford University on high power hadron accelerators. After presenting a Discourse and a series of videos on accelerators at the Ri, she is returning with physicist friends and colleagues to discuss the future of particle accelerators. Prof. Kenneth Long is a Professor of Particle Physics at Imperial College, London and spokesperson for the Muon Ionisation Cooling Experiment (MICE) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Prof. Phillip Burrows is a Professor of Accelerator Physics, University of Oxford, Associate Director of John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science and spokesperson of the international Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) collaboration. Dr. Stuart Mangles is a Senior Lecturer and University Research Fellow, Imperial College London and an expert in laser wakefield acceleration. Dr. Frank Zimmerman is a Senior Scientist at CERN and Deputy Study Leader for the global Future Circular Collider (
Ed Yong explores the tens of trillions of microbes swarming around your body, diving into the microbiome and the grand v’
80 years after they were first broadcast on television, historian Rupert Cole looks at the sto’‘The Chemical History of a Candle’ which produced perhaps the most popular science book ever published. As the Royal Institution’s flagship lecture series it was an obvious candidate for broadcasting by the BBC’s fledging television service in 1936. In the post-1945 period several lectures were televised, but it was not until the 1966/7 series that they started being broadcast annually. These two talks (see the other here: https://youtu.be/duaC3JOxGYo) illustrated by clips, experiments and perhaps the odd explosion, consider the development, content and impact of these lectures. Rupert Cole is a PhD student in the History of Science, jointly at the Royal Institution and University College London. His research is specifically concerned with the recent history of the Royal Institution and its role in communicating science to the public. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Frank James explores the history of the CHRISTMAS LECT’‘The Chemical History of a Candle’ which produced perhaps the most popular science book ever published. As the Royal Institution’s flagship lecture series it was an obvious candidate for broadcasting by the BBC’s fledging television service in 1936. In the post-1945 period several lectures were televised, but it was not until the 1966/7 series that they started being broadcast annually. These two talks (see the other here: https://youtu.be/A_R66fJtyns) illustrated by clips, experiments and perhaps the odd explosion, consider the development, content and impact of these lectures. Frank James, Professor of the History of Science at the Royal Institution, has edited the complete extant correspondence of Michael Faraday and is currently working on the background to Humphry Davy’s career. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
OK, so ‘Monthly Mailbag’, might have been a slightly over-ambitious title. But we’re back answering questions from the comments section, this time on the topic of gravitational waves. Do the gravitational waves of black holes affect us here on Earth (0:27)? What’s the difference between gravitational fields and ethers (1:15)? Why do we think gravitons should exist (2:53)? Does the Earth’s weight change over time (3:53)? Jon explains all. Watch Sheila Rowan’s full lecture on Catching Gravitational Waves here: https://youtu.be/P9k4FP_b1fo After Sheila’s talk, there were loads of great questions about the nature of gravity and gravitational waves. This month, Jon dives into the murky waters of the comments section to explain a few of the finer points. Watch the previous episode, with Kate talking about nitrogen triiodide and multiverses, here: https://youtu.be/BeRl5aVIrVo Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Fields medal winner Cédric Villani takes us through the very éédric Villani is a French mathematician who works primarily on partial differential equations, Riemannian geometry and mathematical physics. He was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal in 2010 – an award often viewed as the highest honour a mathematician can receive. He is a member of the Science and Technology Advisory Council and DIrector of the Institut Henri Poincaré. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Continental drift is common knowledge now, but when the idea was first proposed it was revolutionary. Helen Czerski tells the story of how the maps of one of history’s finest cartographers shifted our view of the planet. Subscribe for new science videos each week: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe In the early 20th century, Alfred Wegener proposed a revolutionary idea: that the Earth’s continents were once joined together, and had gradually moved apart. The idea contradicted almost everything scientists thought at the time, and it took the detailed work of a brilliant cartographer to prove him right. Conventional ideas held that the ocean floors were flat, featureless planes. As expeditions started to go around the world collecting ocean depth measurements, Marie Tharp – not allowed to join the expeditions herself – processed the data and began to craft detailed, revealing maps of the hidden ocean depths. She discovered that the ocean floor was in fact a complex assortment of peaks and troughs. In particular, her profiles revealed stark rift valleys, which supported Wegener’s controversial ideas. Even then, it took a long time to convince the scientific community that her findings were correct. Eventually, however, she was proved right, and Marie Tharp took her rightful place as one of history’s finest cartographers. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Albert Einstein is widely considered to be the greatest genius of all time. But in the final decades of his life, he was mostly ignored by his colleagues. Writer David Bodanis explores the genius and hubris of the titan of modern science. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/q9B539L3drw Subscribe for regular videos like this: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe David's book "Einstein's Greatest Mistake: The Life of a Flawed Genius" is available to purchase now - https://geni.us/nExwU6B Widely considered the greatest genius of all time, Albert Einstein revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos with his general theory of relativity and helped to lead us into the atomic age. Yet in the final decades of his life he was also ignored by most working scientists, his ideas opposed by even his closest friends. Bestselling author of E=mc², David Bodanis, discusses Einstein's Greatest Mistake, a brisk, accessible biography of Albert Einstein that reveals the genius and hubris of the titan of modern science. David Bodanis was born in Chicago, lived in France for a decade, and makes his home in London. He studied mathematics, physics and history at the University of Chicago, and for many years taught the "Intellectual Tool-Kit" course at Oxford University. He is fascinated by story-telling and the power of ideas. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Why is there a zeroth law of thermodynamics? What use is such a simple-sounding law? And how can it be used to smash g’’ll have explosive demonstrations, unique animations and even a musical number. Sign up to receive each instalment by email from rigb.org/advent The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
With the a little hydrogen, a few balloons and a couple of makeshift rockets, Valeska Ting launches into an ex‘’, or ‘energy is always conserved’. But what does that mean? Chemical engineer Valeska Ting explains. The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://rigb.org/advent?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How Richard Feynman’s classic analogy of building blocks explains the conservation of energy. Professor Andrea Sella recalls Feynman’s illustration of the first law of thermodynamics with a child’s building blocks and wily mother. This animation is day 6 of our thermodynamics advent calendar: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Chemist Andrea Sella recalls Richard Feynman’s analogy explaining the conservation of energy. A evolving negotiation over toy blocks between a mother and son comes together to illustrate the first law of thermodynamics. There are many ways to describe the first law of thermodynamics, and many ways to explain it. In this unique animation, chemist Andrea Sella recalls one of Richard Feynman’s descriptions of the law. In a classic analogy, Feynman imagines a child with a set of building blocks, and a mother struggling to ensure he doesn’t lose any. Each day, the total number of blocks remains the same, although some do stray from their original location. This consistent fact – that the blocks cannot be created or destroyed – allows the mother to calculate how many blocks are in a box without even looking. And this consistent fact, that energy itself is also always conserved, lays the foundation for one of physics’ greatest rules. The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://rigb.org/advent?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tu
A majestic musical tribute to the first law of thermodynamics, and energy itself. Day 7 of ’
Warning: Contains flashing images. You know those videos showing working perpetual motion machines?’’re not real. Perpetual motion machines violate the fundamental laws of our universe. In this video, we teamed up with YouTuber Tom Scott to provide three simple ways to debunk persistent claims of perpetual motion: a guide to protect you from the bunk. People have been peddling perpetual motion for centuries. On his channel, Tom Scott gets his hands on Thomas Young’s machine from our museum, explains why it doesn’t work, and imagines just what would happen if we really could make a perpetual motion machine. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Why do we need the first law of thermodynamics? What use is it? Dr Suzie Sheehy explains what it means to a particle physicist. Day 9 of our advent calendar. Watch all the videos here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent The four laws of thermodynamics touch almost every type of science, and impact on research and understanding in different ways. In this animation, particle accelerator physicist Suzie Sheehydiscusses why the first law of thermodynamics is so important to particle physics. To describe the motion of almost any system, from a car on a road to particles in an accelerator, you have to be able to trust that certain quantities are conserved. From the simple rule that energy is conserved, you can deduct incredible information. In a particle accelerator, particles are collided with each other, or with other matter. The result is a spray of the component particles, but some of these can’t be detected by modern machines. For example, neutrinos have almost no mass and as such are almost impossible to directly detect. But because energy is always conserved, the physicists can tell what properties they haven’t detected by calculating the difference between the initial input and the output they find. The first law of thermodynamics gives a predictive power that lets scientists understand the world. This video was supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRi
Neuroscientist and former addict Marc Lewis makes the case that addiction isn't a disease at all, although it ha’
What is entropy? Why is it always increasing? And what does that even mean? Dr Valeska Ting explains the second‘’, will always increase within a closed system. Ultimately, this is one of the key elements dictating an arrow of time in the Universe. And how is it possible that complex ordered organisms and structures have developed, if everything should be becoming less ordered over time? Valeska explains. The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In the 1950s, Russian chemist Boris Belousov reported a bizarre reaction. A reaction that oscillates bet’’t seem to make up its mind. As two liquids are mixed together, a colour change occurs, then reverses, then happens again, then flips back… What’s going on? Could this seemingly spontaneously reversing reaction be violating the second law of thermodynamics? Chemist Andrea Sella demonstrates the startling Belousov–Zhabotinsky reaction and explains why, in the end, no laws are broken. The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Why did the Royal Institution used to have a froggery? Before more sophisticated methods for detecting electricity eme…’s legs would twitch when sparked with electricity. Michael Faraday and his mentor Humphry Davy were at the forefront of early experiments with electricity and electromagnetism, but imagine trying to do those experiments without any reliable way of testing your circuits. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
As we experience it, time flows in a single direction. But entropy, and its description in the second law of thermody’’ view of it, as a dimension rather than linear path. We muse on one phenomenon that is intrinsically linked to directional time: entropy, and explore the link between the second law of thermodynamics and time itself. The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Valeska Ting explains the relationship between entropy, temperature and absolute zero. Watch all four laws films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZxmZmL3fZHPTeoUO8amBox2 Valeska Ting completes her series of films explaining the four laws of thermodynamics. The third law states that entropy decreases to zero as temperature approaches absolute zero. But what does this mean? Valeska tackles the theoretical concept of absolute zero, explains the nature of a perfect crystal, and uses a fire extinguisher to illustrate the relationship between entropy and temperature. The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://rigb.org/advent?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Crystals bring order out of chaos. Does their formation violate the laws of thermodynamics? Material
Why did the Universe have such low entropy at the start? Are the laws of physics consistent across the multiverse? Can we see evidence of other regions of the multiverse? Sean Carroll discusses thermodynamics and the Universe. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This is the 21st video in our advent series on thermodynamics. Watch them all here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist who thinks about the fundamental laws of nature, especially as they connect to cosmology. Visit his website: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/blog/about-sean/ and watch his lectures on our channel: Black hole firewalls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8bhtEgB8Mo The particle at the end of the universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwdY7Eqyguo The 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Armed with a hammer made from mercury, Olympia Brown explains the third law of thermodynam’’s a liquid at room temperature and pressure. In its liquid state the atoms have enough thermal energy to overcome the rigid metallic bonds that confine most metals to solids at room temperature. The third law of thermodynamics links temperature and entropy. Olympia Brown explores this relationship, freezing mercury into its less-familiar solid state to make a tiny hammer. Our 2016 advent calendar explores the four laws of thermodynamics with a new short film each day, with explosive demonstrations, unique animations, and even a musical number. Open the calendar at http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/supercharged-fuelling-the-future/thermodynamics-2016-advent-calendar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=201612_channel_advent Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Lucie Green takes us on a journey from the centre of the sun to planet earth in a run-down of the late’’s atmosphere which sporadically erupt into the Solar System. Lucie is very active in public engagement with science, regularly giving public talks and appearing on TV shows like Sky at Night. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth looks at the neuroscience of consciousness and how our biology gives rise to the unique experience of being you. You can also download this talk on our podcast: https://soundcloud.com/royal-institution/sets/ri-science-podcast Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/n-n1ClDhVdA Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Anil provides an insight into the state-of-the-art research in the new science of consciousness. Distinguishing between conscious level, conscious content and conscious self, he describes how new experiments are shedding light on the underlying neural mechanisms in normal life as well as in neurological and psychiatric conditions. Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, where he is also Co-Director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science. He is Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness and is on the steering group and advisory board of the Human Mind Project. He has written popular science books, including 30 Second Brain, and contributes to a variety of media including the New Scientist, The Guardian, and the BBC. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Jon answers questions from the comments sections, all about thermodynamics. What actually powers a ‘perpe’’S EM drive work if it breaks the first law of thermodynamics (2:45)? Can we make monopole magnets with just one pole (4:20)? Can gravity drive a perpetual motion machine (5:15)? Watch our full series on thermodynamics here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZxmZmL3fZHPTeoUO8amBox2 How to Debunk Perpetual Motion Machines: https://youtu.be/sScrtGdKmho?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZxmZmL3fZHPTeoUO8amBox2 What is the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics? https://youtu.be/PE_zpk-EznQ?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZxmZmL3fZHPTeoUO8amBox2 Why Thermodynamics Matter to a Particle Physicist: https://youtu.be/lgJ2_LBRA70?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZxmZmL3fZHPTeoUO8amBox2 Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
According to our best theories of physics, the fundamental building blocks of matter are not particles, but continuous fluid-like substances known as 'quantum fields'. David Tong explains what we know about these fields, and how they fit into our understanding of the Universe. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/QUMeKDlgKmk Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe David Tong is a professor of theoretical physics at Cambridge University, specialising in quantum field theory. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
A panel of world-class experts from science and industry divulge the secrets of effectiveness. Watch the Q&A here:
It’s the not the taking part that counts, it’s the winning. Tom Whipple has spoken to preposterously
Professor Ian Chapman joins Saiful Islam to explain how fusion reactors’– Michael Faraday – addressed in the very first Christmas Lectures – energy. In his first lecture, Saiful investigates one of the most important challenges facing humankind – how to generate energy without destroying the planet in the process. As part of the celebrations, Saiful invites former Christmas Lecturers to join him on stage, and repeats some of the most exciting (and dangerous) experiments and demonstrations from the past. Saiful begins his lecture by being plunged into darkness. Armed initially with nothing but a single candle, his challenge is to go back to first principles and bring back the power in the energy-hungry lecture theatre. Along the way he explains what energy is, how we can transform it from one form to another, and how we harness it to power the modern world. A fascinating and stimulating celebration of the stuff that quite literally makes the universe tick –- the weird and wonderful world of energy. Thanks to our major supporter, Lloyd's Register Foundation, and whole community of supporters: http://www.rigb.org/about/news/autumn-2016/our-2016-christmas-lectures-supporters The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Antimicrobial resistance is the most complex and pressing challe–‘pre-antibiotic era’ where 40% mortality is due to infections – something that is difficult to believe now. Dame Sally Davies is the Chief Medical Officer of the UK, acting as the UK government’s principal medical adviser and the professional head of all directors of public health in local government. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Alison Woollard finds her movement controlled by a child when they’re conn’– how to generate and use energy. In this lecture he investigates how humans as living pulsing machines actually use energy, asking whether it’s possible to ‘supercharge’ the human body and increase its performance. This year marks the 80th anniversary since the BBC first broadcast the CHRISTMAS LECTURES on TV. To celebrate, Saiful invites former Christmas Lecturers to join him on stage, and repeats some of the most exciting (and dangerous) experiments and demonstrations from the past. Live experiments explore everything from the explosive potential of everyday foods, to what we put into our bodies (and what comes out!), as well as how we measure up to the machines we use every day. Saiful even experiments on himself, showing images captured inside his own stomach. Every single one of us is an incredibly sophisticated energy conversion machine, finely tuned over millions of years of evolution. So will we ever be able to improve the human body’s performance? Can we ever do more with less energy? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
With a focus on string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology, Sir Roger Penrose looks at how physicists are just as susceptible to flights of fantasy, fashion and blind faith as anyone else. Watch the Q&A and special announcement of the Penrose Institute: https://youtu.be/iH4XJHJ8AOw Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Can the following of fashion, blind faith, or flights of fantasy have anything seriously to do with the scientific quest to understand the universe? Surely not - but Roger Penrose argues that researchers working at the extreme frontiers of physics are as susceptible to these forces as anyone else, and that fashion, faith, and fantasy, while sometimes highly productive in physics, may be leading today's researchers astray in three of that field's most important areas—string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Roger Penrose is a renowned mathematical physicist, mathematician and philosopher of science. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Copley Medal, the Albert Einstein Medal and the Eddington Medal. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Jim Al-Khalili’s explanation of the double slit experiment sparked lots of questions: Jon has the an’’s explanation here: https://youtu.be/A9tKncAdlHQ And watch his full lecture here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwgQVZju1ZM Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Cognitive science sees the brain as a sort of computer, but how does education redesign these cerebral computers? Cognitive scientist, philosopher, and expert on consciousness Daniel Dennett explains. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/0GJa0xKKSOU Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Buy Daniel Dennet's most recent book "From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds" - https://geni.us/4pTW46 There is widespread agreement among researchers in cognitive science that a human brain is some kind of computer, but not much like the laptop. If we look at perceptual experience, and education in particular, as a process of redesigning our cerebral computers, how does the software get designed, and what are the limits of this design process? Daniel C Dennett finds out. Daniel C Dennett is a cognitive scientist and philosopher with a particular interest in consciousness, free will and the evolution of minds. His newest book, From bacteria to Bach and back, explores how thinking minds could have evolved due to natural selection. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Saiful Islam drops a nail through a lithium battery, and explains what it is that causes mobile pho’– how to store energy. Over the course of the lecture, he tackles his toughest challenge yet: trying to work out how to store enough energy to power a mobile phone for a whole year and still fit it in his pocket! With the UK generating nearly twenty times as much energy today as it did 80 years ago, finding better ways to store it is vital for all of our futures. This year celebrates the 80th anniversary of the BBC first broadcasting them on TV. To help mark this occasion, Saiful is joined by former Christmas Lecturers on stage, and repeats and re-imagines some of the most famous experiments and demonstrations. Live experiments include an attempt to break the world-record for the most powerful battery made of lemons and a clear-eyed look at the most energy-packed fuel in the world – hydrogen. Along the way he’ll investigate the chemistry of batteries and tell us what the future of energy has in store for us. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
We can’t always control what our brains do, and we all have unconscious prejudices, make un‘’, with Claudia Hammond. Louise Archer is Professor of Sociology of Education at King's College London. She is the Principal Investigator of the ASPIRES and ASPIRES2 projects, a long-term study of children’s science aspirations and career choices. Emma Chapman is a Royal Astronomical Society fellow based at Imperial College London and studies the early Universe. She is the winner of the 2014 Very Early Career Woman Physicist of the Year award. Binna Kandola is a business psychologist and diversity, assessment and development specialist. He is the author of two books on unconscious bias in organisations: 'The Invention of Difference: The story of gender bias at work' and 'The Value of Difference: Eliminating bias in organisations Jessica Rowson is the Gender Balance manager pre-19 for the Institute of Physics. The 2015 Opening Doors report by the IOP recommended ways to counter gender stereotyping in schools and the Institution has since been working with students and teachers about how their unconscious biases could impact the classroom environment. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Jon answers questions from the comments section: Why do we search for a theory of
Zoologist Matt Wilkinson leads a whistle-stop tour of the evolution of movement, showing how going from pl
Learn a trick to memorise more objects than you thought possible in this fun psychology activity for kids. Download the info sheet here: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/memory-masters Kat and her son Max investigate the psychology of memory. By playing a memory game, trying to remember 10 random objects in different ways, they explore how our brains work. Do some techniques work better for memorising things than others? Sam comes up with his own ideas of how to remember the objects, and finally creates a silly story to help cement the list in his mind. These sorts of games are a great way to get children thinking like psychologists, and considering how their brains work. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the British Psychological Society. ExpeRimental, brought to you by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, is a series of free short films that make it fun, easy and cheap to do science at home with children aged 4 to 10. Our films give you lots of ideas for kids' activities that will help you explore the world around you, question and experiment together. We'll show you how to do the activity and how to make sure adults and children get the most out of it. Why not have a go and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/Ri.ExpeRimental Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In the 2017 Bragg Lecture, Mike Glazer unearths the vital world of perovskites, the crystalline mater
Baffle your brain with the famous 'hollow mask illusion', and experiment wit
As Einstein rotates, what do you see? Does the face point towards you, or sink away? Use thi
A live recording of two debates between scientists, policymakers and key influencers from across the EU and UK looking at the wide-ranging consequences of the UK's historic decision to leave the EU. The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union has thrown the world of science and innovation into great uncertainty on both sides of the channel. The ramifications of Brexit are still unknown, but it is certain to affect jobs, funding and collaborations for decades to come. 0:00 - Welcome by Professor Sarah Harper, Director of the Royal Institution, and Peter Tindemans, Secretary General of EuroScience 12:05 - Panel on the impact on UK science and innovation 2:02:07- Break 2:27:57- Panel on the impact on science and innovation in the remaining EU-27 4:09:32 - Wrap up and closing Among the panelists are: * Prof Dame Janet Thornton, Director-emeritus European Bioinformatics Institute, member of the Scientific Council of the ERC * Prof Alex Halliday, Physical Secretary and Vice-President of the Royal Society * Prof Nicole Grobert, Oxford University and Williams Advanced Engineering Ltd * Prof Mark Ferguson, Director General, Science Foundation Ireland, and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government of Ireland * Prof Ole Petersen, Vice-President Academia Europaea * Dr Rolf Tarrach, President European University Association Panellists will speak in a personal capacity. Moderators: * Mr Clive Cookson, Financial Times * Prof Gail Cardew, Professor of Science, Culture and Society and Director of Science and Education, Royal Institution A special booklet will be available with some key facts and data on various interactions in the area of science, higher education and innovation between the UK and other European countries. It can be downloaded here (http://www.euroscience.org/news/a-discussion-on-brexit/). The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-scie
Chris Bishop discusses the progress and opportunities of artificial intelligenc
Experiment with your perception of distance and size by making the amazing Ames room
Information technology pioneer and philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley shares her personal jou
Try 8 illusions that'll confuse your body, and investigate your sense of proprioception in this fun experiment for families! Download the infosheet here for more instructions: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/proprioception Alex and the pupils of Ben Jonson Primary School experiment with their sense of proprioception: our awareness of our body. By doing eight different illusions that trick your understanding of your own body, they learn how their senses work, and how they can be confused by conflicting information. In the process, they learn how our sense combine to create the full perception we have of the world. Remember, everyone responds differently to these illusions. Some people won’t feel the effects of some activities, and that’s why it’s good to try as many as possible. As you do them, think about why they might work better on some people than others. For more instructions on carrying out the activity, and to download the templates, click here: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/proprioception This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the British Psychological Society: https://beta.bps.org.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Can you drink a whole glass of heavy water? What is Argo
Learn how different parts of your brain deal with different tasks, test your multitasking skil
Patrick Vallance, President of Research and Development at GlaxoSmithKline, explores how real-time data and op
Follow our recipe for delicious fake poo made of chocolate and biscuits, and teach your children about how our emotions form. Download the infosheet & emotion cards here: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/disgusting-dining Shock your children by taking a taste of a repulsive poo! Then, by following our recipe, explore what it is that makes us feel emotions like disgust. Through this activity, Dwain and Sahara learn how our emotions and opinions can change over time as our understanding develops. By making her own fake poo with chocolate and biscuits, Sahara discovers that she can 'unlearn' her feelings of disgust when she sees that not all is as it seems. For more instructions, the full recipe, and to download the photos shows at the start, click here: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/disgusting-dining This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the British Psychological Society: https://beta.bps.org.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Symmetry underlines our whole understanding of the universe. And the deeper we look, the more symmetries we find, reflecting our world in new and beautiful ways. Subscribe for weekly science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Symmetry is vital to understanding and predicting how our universe works. The relationship between symmetry and the mechanics of the universe is fundamental to physics. From Noether’s theorem to the new and exciting world of local symmetries being revealed by modern day physics, Tara Shears explores the physics of symmetry. By revealing nature’s parameters, symmetry gives definition to the world as we understand it. It is a fundamental principle that makes phenomena repeatable and predictable. But if symmetries are so pervasive and influential in our world, why do we see so much asymmetry and chaos? This animation was produced by Rosanna Wan, our 2016-17 animator-in-residence, supported by the Sfumato Foundation. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Make your own thaumatrope and phenakistoscopes, and explore how we perceive motion. Downl
Pankaj Chandak goes on a journey through the history of surgery, from the first antiseptics to med’’ and Great Ormond Street Hospitals and is working towards a PhD. Pankaj and his surgical team from Guy’s took part in Stephen Daldry’s Netflix Production The Crown to reproduce an original operation performed on King George VI in the 1950s - thought to be one of the few times real surgeons were used for film in this way. This talk was filmed at the Ri on 12. April 2017. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://richannel.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Find out why we can spot faces in inanimate objects and learn what facial features are the most important for us to recognise a face. Download the infosheet here for more instructions: http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/multitasking-mayhem Faces come in all shapes and sizes, and we’re incredibly good at recognising them. In this activity you will explore your ability to find faces in everyday objects. By going out and looking for faces on inanimate objects you will learn about what combination of features is crucial in allowing us to recognise what we see as a face. Seeing faces, or familiar objects in random patterns is part of a phenomenon known as apophenia. This has been described as our need to make sense of randomness and find patterns and meanings where there aren’t any. So a cloud that looks like a dog fits into our model of the world better than a shapeless mass of water vapour. This series of ExpeRimental is supported by the British Psychological Society: https://beta.bps.org.uk/ Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Where does the Earth's angular momentum come from? Why do all planets move in the sa
Learn to make splatter pictures and experiment with trying to spot hidden images in ran’
How did the Tyrannosaurus Rex and it's kind come to dominate their prehistoric world? Palaeontologist Dr David Hone explores the evolution, ecology and behaviour of these amazing dinosaurs, and explains what Jurassic Park got wrong. Watch the Q&A here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTWG5WY_XoM Subscribe for weekly videos http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe David's book "The Tyrannosaur Chronicles: The Biology of the Tyrant Dinosaurs" is available to buy now - https://geni.us/VItWu David Hone is a palaeontologist and writer whose research focuses on the behaviour and ecology of the dinosaurs and their flying relatives, the pterosaurs. He writes extensively online about palaeontology and science outreach, blog for the science pages of The Guardian, and has recently written a book about tyrannosaurs: The tyrannosaur chronicles. This talk was filmed at the Ri on 20 April 2017. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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J Richard Gott leads a journey through the history of our understanding of the Universe’s structure, and explains the ‘cosmic web’: the idea that our Universe is like a sponge made up of clusters of galaxies intricately connected by filaments of galaxies. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/B4duk3RiQzA Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe J. Richard Gott's book "The Cosmic Web: Mysterious Architecture of the Universe" is available for purchase now - https://geni.us/EtIx J Richard Gott was among the first cosmologists to propose that the structure of our Universe is like a sponge made up of clusters of galaxies intricately connected by filaments of galaxies – a magnificent structure now called the 'cosmic web'. In this talk he shows how ambitious telescope surveys such as the Sloan Digital Sky Survey are transforming our understanding of the cosmos, and how the cosmic web holds vital clues to the origins of the universe and the next trillion years that lie ahead. J Richard Gott is Emeritus Professor of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University and is noted for his contributions to cosmology and general relativity. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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Do birds needs eyes to navigate? Can pigeons use the Earth's magnetic field for homing? Jon an
Kevin Buzzard explains one of the biggest unsolved problems in theoretical computer science - the P vs NP problem. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/A6J9p4iOr3A Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Today’s computers are lightning-fast. But sometimes we want to make sure that they can’t solve a particular task quickly (perhaps for security purposes). This issue lies at the heart of the P vs NP problem, one of the most famous conundrums in computer science, which Kevin Buzzard will explore in this Discourse. Can every problem whose solution is quickly verifiable by a computer, also be quickly solved by a computer? Kevin Buzzard is a British mathematician and currently a Professor of Pure Mathematics at Imperial College London. He specialises in algebraic number theory. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Eclipses have been aiding scientists throughout history, from helping measure the width of the Atlantic ocean and verifying Einstein's theory of general relativity, to allowing NASA to attempt a thermal mapping of Mercury. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe For the first time in nearly 100 years, a total solar eclipse will be visible across the entire contiguous United States. Professor Frank Close, particle physicist, former Christmas Lecturer and eclipse enthusiast takes us on a journey through history to uncover how these celestial events have helped us understand more about our planet, the solar system and the universe beyond. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Frank Close takes us on a journey of eclipse hunting, weaving in history and science. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/3k5R3_b4eDU Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Frank's book "Eclipses: What Everyone Needs to Know" is out in November 2019 and is available to pre-order now - https://geni.us/IK2qf On 21 August, over 100 million people will gather in a narrow belt across the USA to witness the most watched total solar eclipse in history. Former Christmas Lecturer Frank Close will describe why eclipses happen, their role in history and myth and reveal the spellbinding allure of this most beautiful natural phenomenon. Frank Close a particle physicist, author and speaker. He is Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford. He was formerly vice president of the British Association for Advancement of Science, Head of the Theoretical Physics Division at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Head of Communications and Public Education at CERN. In 1993, he delivered the CHRISTMAS LECTURES on The Cosmic Onion. This talk was filmed at the Ri on Tuesday 25 July 2017. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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What makes one accent different from another? With the help of archive footage of the Nobel Prize-winning Brag
B Brett Finlay discusses whether we have taken our war on germs a step too far. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe "Let Them Eat Dirt: How Microbes Can Make Your Child Healthier" by B Brett Finaly is available now - https://geni.us/AVt6RV8 Although hygiene and antibiotics have overall improved our health, we might have taken our war against germs too far. B Brett Finlay talks about why a little dirt and our microbes might be good for all of us, as he discusses his new book, Let Them Eat Dirt, co-authored with Marie-Claire Arrieta. B Brett Finlay is co-director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research’s Humans & the Microbiome program, and a microbiologist at the University of British Columbia. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/rSwhS_HZWe4 This talk was filmed in the Royal Institution on 30 May 2017. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Everything around us is made of ‘stuff’, or matter. But what is it, exactly? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Buy Jim's book "Mass: The quest to understand matter from Greek atoms to quantum fields" - https://geni.us/BGZ0Pd Jim Baggott will explore our changing understanding of the nature of matter, from the ancient Greeks to the development of quantum field theory and the discovery of the Higgs boson. Jim Bagott is an award-winning science writer. He trained as a scientist, completing a doctorate in chemical physics at the University of Oxford in the early 80s, before embarking on post-doctoral research studies at Oxford and at Stanford University in California. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
There are over 18,000 artificial objects tracked orbiting our planet. How did they get there and how do we get rid of them? Hu
We know a fair amount about depression, fear, disgust and anxiety, but positive emotions have so far remained mysterious. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Vin Walsh and a panel of experts discuss the psychology and the neuroscience of happiness. Vin Walsh is a Professor of Human Brain Research at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, UCL. Julia Christensen is a Newton International Postdoctoral Research Fellow at City University, specialising in the neural underpinnings of emotional expertise. Morten Kringelbach is a professor of neuroscience at the universities of Oxford and Aarhus, Denmark. His research uses pleasures such as food, sex, drugs and music to understand pleasure and well-being in the human brain. Joe Gladstone is an Assistant Professor at University College London. Named one of the top 30 people under 30 in Finance by Forbes Magazine, Joe's research draws from both Behavioural Economics and Consumer Psychology to understand how we can help people to improve their financial decisions. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/syccKpYpOig The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
From Netflix to driverless cars, we are entering a world increasingly impacted by arti’’s Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security. Nick is an internationally-recognized authority in the areas of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cybersecurity and agent-based computing. His research covers both the science and the engineering of intelligent systems. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://rigbl.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Black holes are extraordinary and may even hold the key to unlocking the next phase in ou
What would Halloween be without exploding pumpkins? In order to not find out, we enlisted Da
NASA scientist Anita Sengupta talks us through the work behind brining the Curiosity rover to Mars an
If everything in the universe moved at the speed of light, would time exist? This is the question that Jon is puzzling over at this month's edition of Monthly Mailbag. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Does time slow down for moving objects? Can you get objects with mass to the speed of light? And if everything was going at the same speed, would we even be able to tell that anything was moving? Let us know how Jon did with this explanation and if you have a burning science question you'd like us to answer next month, stick it in the comments section below. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Award-winning scientist and writer Sean Carroll ties together the fundamental la
How can we teach robots to make moral judgements, and do they have to be
Some animals have the physical equipment to mimic human speech, but that doesn’t‘’ (1973) Sir David Attenborough chats with a greater Indian hill myna. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://bit.ly/2AlXnR6 The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions through time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The first commercially available mobile phone went on sale in 1984 – and cost around $4000. In this clip from the 1985 CHRISTMAS LECTURES 'Communicating', David Pye demonstrates the power of this (then) brand new technology on an unsuspecting member of the audience. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
When looking into a mirror, you see a likeness of yourself, but it is not you. Would you be able to communicate ‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Batteries are everywhere in modern life, but these amazing pieces of technology can often seem all too famili‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Plants may seem passive and defenceless, but they have plenty of ways to fight off attackers. In this clip‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Some insects have evolved incredibly detailed foms of camouflage, so they appear to blend almo‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What does the padlock icon on your internet browser mean and why is encryption important? In this clip from 2008 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "Hi-tech trek", Chris Bishop uses coloured water to demonstrate how information is transferred on the internet. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2008/hi-tech-trek/untangling-the-web?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description
We can use technology to send sounds and images to people far away – but what about our other senses? In this clip from the 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "'Sparks will fly: How to hack your home", Danielle George demonstrates a device for sharing tastes and smells – with a hologram of Dallas Campbell. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2014/sparks-will-fly-how-to-hack-your-home/making-contact?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Chameleons are well known for being able to change their body colour to blend in with their surroundings‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Is sign language left or right handed? Can it be mirrored without losing its m‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In 1880, there were so few telephones in London that it was possible for '1' to be your phone number. In this clip from the 1988 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "The home of the future", Gareth Roberts takes a look at a small, red book – the London telephone directory from that year. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Balloons are fun at parties, but with a bit of work, you can also make them talk. In this clip from the 1989 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, Charles Taylor demonstrates what 'talking' balloons can tell us about how we process and understand speech. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
If life exists elsewhere in the Universe, would we be able to communicate with it? In this clip ‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Humans are intensely social creatures. Learning from each other and working together was a key part in
Modern speech synthesisers can simulate human speech so perfectly that it's nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. In this clip from the 1985 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, David Pye demonstrates earlier versions of mechanical and electronic speech synthesisers. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/no-man-is-an-island?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
As humans, we sometimes project our thoughts and emotions onto things that aren't human. In this clip from the 2011 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "Meet Your Brain", Bruce Hood shows how we can interpret shapes as having their own "personalities", just by the way they move. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2011/meet-your-brain/are-you-thinking-what-im-thinking?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Home appliances today are smarter than ever - you can connect your fridge to the cloud and control your heating from the office. In this clip from the 1988 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "The home of the future", Gareth Roberts imagines what such a home might look like – and how it might go wrong. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm
DNA is the instruction manual for life on Earth. In‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In this clip from the 1972 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "Ripples in the ether", Geoffrey Gouriet demonstrates the 'viewphone', an early phone that lets you see person you're talking to on a screen. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1972/ripples-in-the-ether/vision-of-the-future?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Our faces display messages to the world around us by expressing what we are thinking or feeling, and gi‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Many animals, especially insects and deep sea marine species, produce light to send signals to those around them. This is called bioluminescence. In this clip from the 1973 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "The languages of animals", Sir David Attenborough performs simple chemistry to show how some animals put on these vibrant displays. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1973/the-languages-of-animals/foreign-languages?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Computers use error-correcting codes to detect mistakes in binary notations - even just a single change from 0 to 1. In this clip from the 2006 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "The num8er my5teries", Marcus du Sautoy runs error-correcting code tests with an audience member and explains how the mathematics is used in CDs and satellite communications. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2006/the-num8er-my5teries/lecture-4?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Space walks are ‘’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Haptic technology recreates the sensation of touch through forces and vibrations. In this clip from the 2014 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "Sparks will fly: How to hack your home", Danielle George and a young audience member experiment with haptic technology. This piece of kit recreates the feeling of touch by using tiny speakers to create precise ultrasonic vibrations and mould the shape of an object. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm Or watch the full lecture here: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2014/sparks-will-fly-how-to-hack-your-home/making-contact?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2017_advent&utm_content=description The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The frequency of sound waves and the pitch of the sound we hear are inextricably linked; the higher the frequency, the higher the pitch. Charles Taylor demonstrates this in our final Ri Advent clip from the 1989 CHRISTMAS LECTURES "Exploring music", where he creates a festive tune using just a handful of wooden blocks and the floor of the Faraday lecture theatre. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This video is from our 2017 advent calendar. Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnrZHfNEDZyvS5Cx-aRTX-Y8IBJCNmYm The Royal Institution 2017 advent calendar ‘Transmissions Through Time’ looks through the lens of CHRISTMAS LECTURES past to share the best demonstrations around the science of communication. From Attenborough and Sagan to Woollard and Fong, we revisit old favourites and find new gems to bring you a little gift of science every day in the lead up to Christmas. http://bit.ly/RiAdvent17 The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What would happen if we had twice the amount of snow every year? Jon dives deep into weather data for this special
Every species seems beautifully adapted to its way of life, so why do species ever change? Enrico Coen gives the 2017 JSB Haldane Lecture. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/2qj89q3k7U0 Enrico Coen discusses how studying the snapdragon flower and its wild relatives is providing fresh answers to questions about adaptive change and population transformation. He will show how genes and environment interact to drive populations to explore new evolutionary paths. Enrico Coen is a biologist who studies the mechanisms used by plants to create complex and varied flower structures. Enrico combines molecular, genetic and imaging studies with population and ecological models and computational analysis to understand flower development. This talk was recorded in the Royal Institution on 21 November 2017. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In billions of years, the sun will expand to engulf the Earth and life on this planet will become impossible. But there a™’s space debris and space situational awareness activities. He is also a member of the UK's delegation to the UN Space Mission Planning Advisory Group, a roundtable of experts who discuss how to prepare an international response to near Earth objects (ie asteroids). This talk was filmed at the Royal Institution on 28 June 2017. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
In 2012, the announcement of the Higgs boson made headlines around the world. But what has’
Andrew Szydlo gives a spectacular demo-filled talk of explosive science using gunpowder, energetic reac
There is increasing evidence on how our gut microbiome plays an integral role in our overall health, but how do microbes even survive the stomach when the acids and enzymes attack everything that reaches it? Jon answers questions from the comment section. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Check out the original talk that sparked the question and this video: https://youtu.be/xlEFI5A3QFM The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Astrophysicist Jen Gupta explores views of the Universe at wavelengths other than visible light, from fa–
With the help of a specialist doctor and an opera singer, Sophie Scott investigates how the dif
Crows are known as some of the best problem solvers of the animal kingdom. In this clip from the 2017 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, Sophie Scott sets Brann the raven a tough puzzle. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the full lecture: https://youtu.be/ZP05sX5aevk The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How do we know anything? And how can we know things better? Michael de Podesta explains why measurement is so important. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Measurement is at the heart of all scientific endeavours. And underpinning every measurement is the International System of Units – ‘The SI’. In 2019 the world will change its definition of four key SI units, including the unit of mass (the kilogram) and temperature (the kelvin and the degree Celsius). Instead of defining these units in terms of arbitrary standards, we will switch to making measurements based on the natural constants of the world around us. Michael de Podesta's is a scientist at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL). His wide-ranging research interests concern all aspects of temperature measurement: from building the most accurate thermometer ever made; to developing industrial sensors capable of surviving harsh conditions; to measuring the temperature underneath the wheel of a train travelling at over one hundred miles per hour; to representing NPL on the steering committee of the International Surface Temperature Initiative. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Apes can learn human sign language but how do they communicate with each other in the wild? Sophie Scott and Cat Hobaite
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What is the universe made of? Join pioneering physicist Jon Butterworth as he sets out explore the standard model and the exciting world of particle physics. Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/l3ixmIpUsBo Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Jon's book "A Map of the Invisible: Journeys into Particle Physics" is available now - https://geni.us/6meFyTB Watch Jon's first Ri talk Smashing Physics: https://youtu.be/aN4zmEY9i_U Come on a journey into the world of the unseen in search of atoms and quarks, electrons and neutrinos, the forces that shape the universe and the mysterious territory currently being explored at the energy frontier. Jon Butterworth is the head of Physics and Astronomy at UCL. He works on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider and has written several books on particle physics. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
How are smoke rings formed? Natasha heads to the prep room to test out air cannons. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe A toroidal vortex ring is formed when a fast moving fluid moves through a relatively still other or different fluid. For example, smoke rings blown through air, or bubble rings in water. In our cannon example, to start with, the smoke is basically a fast moving ball. As it emerges through the opening, the smoke outside of the ball is being slowed down because of the friction between it and the edges of the hole. Once it leaves the cannon, there is friction at the interface between the smoke and the air in the room. The smoke in the centre of the ball is moving faster than the smoke around the edges, so the smoke on the edges starts to curl around and form a mushroom cloud. As the smoke reaches the back of the cloud, it’s drawn into the faster moving current of air in the centre. It’s this flow pattern that eventually causes the ring to form. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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What can modern results in astrobiology tell us about the prospects for finding intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The famous Drake equation, which provides a rough estimate of the number of civilisations in our galaxy, predicts that space should be teaming with aliens. So where are they and why have we not found them yet? Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/l7Xh_aphD30
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Are your genes to blame when your jeans don't fit? Giles Yeo explores the role of genetics in appetite control and obesity. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Giles' book "Gene Eating" is available now - https://geni.us/jnNxw0p Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/bhmpsxXIi_U While the obesity epidemic is a contemporary problem, undoubtedly due to changes in our lifestyle and in the types of food we eat, differences in our genetic make-up mean some of us eat more than others. Join geneticist and neuroscientist Giles Yeo as he discusses how we use genetics as a tool to understand the biological variation in appetite control. Giles Yeo is a neuroscientist and geneticist at the University of Cambridge. He is a Principal Research Associate and group leader at the University Metabolic Research Labs, studying brain control of food intake and bodyweight. He is also director of the Genomics and Transcriptomics core facility. This talk and Q&A were filmed in the Ri on 26 January 2018. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionise whole fields of computing; from cryptography to molecular ’’s research focuses on quantum computing, algorithms, and complexity theory. He co-developed the area of quantum communication complexity (quantum distributed computing), and demonstrated for the first time that certain communication tasks can be solved (exponentially) more efficient with quantum resources. This showed that quantum computers can not only speed up computations, but also communication – which opened up a whole new application area of quantum information processing. Buhrman co-developed a general method to establish the limitations of quantum computers, and a framework for the study of quantum algorithms, which is now textbook material. In 2001, Harry Buhrman became professor of algorithms, complexity theory, and quantum computing at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and group leader of the Quantum Computing Group at the Center for Mathematics and Informatics (CWI). Buhrman co-founded QuSoft in 2015, a research center for quantum software, for which he is also co-director. During his career, Buhrman obtained various prestigious awards. Buhrman also has a leading role in the national Quantum Software Consortium that was awarded an NWO Gravity grant in 2017.” The event is chaired by award-winning science writer Philip Ball, whose latest book is entitled 'Beyond Weird: Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Quantum Physics Is Different.' The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What can neuroscience tell us about the subjective experience of remembering, the feeling of reliving a memory? Cognitive neuroscientist Jon Simons considers the latest evidence. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/QPuOr6_4GhA The ability to remember personally experienced events in vivid, multisensory detail makes an immensely important contribution to our lives, allowing us to re-live each moment of a previous encounter and providing us with the store of precious memories that form the building blocks of who we are. Such remembering involves reactivating sensory and perceptual features of an event, and the thoughts and feelings we had when the event occurred, integrating them into a conscious first-person experience. It allows us to make judgments about the things we remember, such as distinguishing events that actually occurred from those we might have imagined or been told about. Although a great deal is known about the cognitive and neural processes that enable us to recall a word list, for example, considerably less is known about the processes underlying the subjective experience of remembering. Jon Simons is a reader in Cognitive Neuroscience at Cambridge University. His research investigates the role of brain regions such as the frontal, medial temporal, and parietal lobes in human memory. His research in the laboratory uses a number of methods, including behavioural studies, functional neuroimaging (fMRI), electrophysiology (EEG/MEG), and brain stimulation (TMS/tDCS). This talk and Q&A were filmed at the Ri on 23 March 2018. The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
According to Euclidean geometry the angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees. Philip Morrison shows an example of where this isn't true, and non-Euclidean geometry applies. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels/the-world-of-captain-gulliver?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Philip Morrison's Christmas Lectures in 1968 focussed on the importance of scale in science. Taking inspiration from Dean Swift's Gulliver in the lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag , we go on a journey from the fundamental building blocks of the universe to the stellar size of of our galaxy. In the first lecture we examine some of the smallest and largest objects ever made by man. Among the topics covered are the simple artihmetic of large and small numbers, geometry of size itself, and the nature of length, area, and volume. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Is a calorie a calorie? Does it matter if we eat corn or corn syrup? Giles Yeo explains the nutritional differenc
The mathematicians of Lilliput assumed that Gulliver would need 1728 times as much food as an individual Lilliput. Philip Morrison shows why this is not true, using surface area to volume ratios. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels/meat-and-drink-sufficient?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Philip Morrison's Christmas Lectures in 1968 focussed on the importance of scale in science. Taking inspiration from Dean Swift's Gulliver in the lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag , we go on a journey from the fundamental building blocks of the universe to the stellar size of of our galaxy. In his second lecture Philip Morrison looks at how big and small systems operate differently, on a chemical, biological and physical level. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
If we could build a particle collider so large that it stretches around the moon, what physics could we uncover? James Beacham takes us on a tour of particle physics. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe --- We want to thank our Patreon supporters who help us bring you videos like this: Alan Delos Santos, Ashok Bommisetti, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan and Will Knott. --- The Large Hadron Collider switched on in 2015 at the highest energy ever, re-creating the conditions of the universe as they were just a fraction of a second after the Big Bang, and what physicists are learning so far is that our universe seems to be … extremely odd. But to know exactly how odd it is we need to build a bigger collider, to get even closer to the moment of the Big Bang. How big do we need to go? Join particle physicist James Beacham as he explores what we would likely learn from a hadron collider around the moon, such as whether we live in a multiverse — and what this means for society. James Beacham is a post-doctoral researcher with The Ohio State University, based full-time at CERN, where he is a member of the ATLAS Experiment collaboration, one of the two teams that discovered the Higgs boson in 2012. His research focuses on finding explanations for some of the key unsolved mysteries of the universe, like determining what dark matter is, whether the Higgs boson is standard or not-so-standard, why gravity is so weak compared to the other forces of nature, and whether there are hidden, dark sector forces out there that we've yet to uncover in collider experiments. This talk and Q&A was filmed at the Ri on 27 March 2018. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/tYBv_Vk8WkU --- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/e
Just like the extent of the swing of a pendulum is proportional to the
Join radio frequency engineer and former Christmas Lecturer Danielle George as she will discuss both the ALM
What's the relationship of a resistors size to its electrical resistance? And how does resistance change when resistors are set in a series or in parallel? Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels/lilliput-and-brobdingnag?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Philip Morrison gave the 1968 Christmas Lectures "Gulliver's Travels" which focused on the importance of scale in science. Taking inspiration from Dean Swift's Gulliver in the lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag , we go on a journey from the fundamental building blocks of the universe to the stellar size of of our galaxy. In his fourth lecture, Philip Morrison imagines how our technology might operate differently if it was made by and for people significantly smaller or bigger than us. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
It has been suggested that swearing can reduce the sensation of pain. We put this to the test. Subscribe for reg
Philip Morrison uses a microscope and a model made of small ball bearings and a magnetic field to demonstrate Brownian motion. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels/dwarf-and-giant-numbers?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description
From Boltzmann to quantum theory, from Einstein to loop quantum graé
What are the similarities and differences between pendulums and spring oscillators? Watch the full lecture:http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels/beyond-the-map?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Philip Morrison gave the 1968 Christmas Lectures "Gulliver's Travels" which focused on the importance of scale in science. Taking inspiration from Dean Swift's Gulliver in the lands of Lilliput and Brobdingnag , we go on a journey from the fundamental building blocks of the universe to the stellar size of of our galaxy. In his sixth lecture, Philip Morrison looks at the form and function of a simple vibrator at various scales. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1968/gullivers-travels?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What's going on in Tourette's? Does the etymology of swear words explain why we find them derogatory today? Emma Byrne answers audience questions following her talk. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Emma's book "Swearing is Good for You" is out now - https://geni.us/Ttxi5M Emma Byrne is an honest-to-goodness robot scientist who, when she’s not developing intelligent systems, writes for Forbes, the FT and Global Business Magazine. She also frequently appears on Sky News and the BBC talking about the future of artificial intelligence and robotics. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 8 February 2018. --- Thank you for our Patreon supporters who help us make more videos like this: Ashok Bommisetti, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
How can one estimate the average length of a foot? RV Jones shows a simple yet elegant demo
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How can machines and humans come together to achieve new feats? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/Ri‘’, human wellbeing & performance in a digitally disrupted world & methods to facilitate more sustainable high-performance for knowledge workers. Karina Vold specializes in Philosophy of Mind and Philosophy of Cognitive Science. She received her bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Toronto and her PhD in Philosophy from McGill University. An award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada helped support her doctoral research. She has been a visiting scholar at Ruhr University, a fellow at Duke University, and a lecturer at Carleton University. Martha Imprialou is a Principal Data Scientist at QuantumBlack. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/WNHy6Fqc4xg This event was supported by QuantumBlack and was filmed in the Ri at 16 May 2018. The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
RV Jones demonstrates a way to measure the speed of an air rifle pellet with a method simil–
Our experience of colour is a based on the physics of light, but Andrew Han’’s National Measurement Institute and is past Chairman of the Colour Group of Great Britain. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 19 March 2018. --- Thank you for our Patreon supporters who help us make more videos like this: Ashok Bommisetti, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInsti... and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-po... Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
RV Jones demonstrates the hottest spy gadget in espionage stories at the time - a laser eavesdropper. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1981/from-magna-carta-to-microchip/more-and-more-about-less-and-less?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description RV Jones gave the 1981 Christmas Lectures "From Magna Carta to Microchip" which explores what measurement is, the principles by which measurements can be made, and why their applications have been of so much importance in the advance of science and in the development of technology In his third lecture, RV Jones looks at measurement on a very small scale.
In the future, solid objects will react, sense, change and move according to their surroun’‘smart materials’. These are metals, plastics, fabrics and fluids that react to the outside world without any human involvement, and they promise to change the way we live. Anna Ploszajski is an award-winning materials scientist, engineer and communicator, and in 2017 was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Royal Academy of Engineering. She is a proud member of the Science Showoff Talent Factory and regularly performs stand-up comedy about materials and engineering as part of Science Showoff at venues from the local pub to the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2017 she was a FameLab national finalist. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 19 March 2018. --- Thank you for our Patreon supporters who help us make more videos like this: Ashok Bommisetti, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInsti... and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-po... Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Police sirens change pitch when going past us due to the Doppler effect. This phenomenon
In a world of fake news, Facebook scandals and psychological warfare, mathematician Davi–
How to keep an eye on intruders in total darkness? RV Jones gets a helping hand from an infrared camera. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1981/from-magna-carta-to-microchip/measurement-and-navigation-in-war?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description RV Jones gave the 1981 Christmas Lectures "From Magna Carta to Microchip" which explores what measurement is, the principles by which measurements can be made, and why their applications have been of so much importance in the advance of science and in the development of technology In his fifth lecture, RV Jones looks investigates that both in peace and in war men need to know where they are on the surface of the earth, and – nowadays – in space.. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1981/from-magna-carta-to-microchip?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Could an artificial intelligence predict a crime before it happens? Will we ever truly’
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Thr golden angle is a mathematical concept, closely related to the golden ratio and Fibonacci numbers. Where can you find it and how is it formed? Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1997/the-magical-maze/sunflowers-and-snowflakes?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Ian Stewart gave the 1997 Christmas Lectures "The Magical Maze" about hows how maths governs almost every aspect of our lives, ranging from our birthdays to American game shows, calling in at panthers, petals, and the logic of chaos. In his first lecture, he looks at how mathematics binds everything in our universe together. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1997/the-magical-maze?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The brain is the most complex structure in the Universe, and neurologist–– to deduce the anatomical location of the areas causing their seizures. Only then does she have a chance of offering them any treatment, and hopefully a cure. Suzanne O'Sullivan qualified in medicine in 1991 from Trinity College Dublin. She is trained in both neurology and clinical neurophysiology. She has been a consultant since 2004 and has been at The National Hospital for Neurology and The Epilepsy Society since 2011. Her specialist interests are in epilepsy and in improving services for people who suffer with functional neurological disorders. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 10 May 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
The movement of all living things is governed by nerve
Thermodynamics. Speed of light. Conservation of energy. Where do the fundamental laws of natu
Ian Stewart explains the Monty Hall problem and it
They plop, they bubble, they smell amazing, they can colour your bath water into a rainbow of colours. And now you can make these little lumps of joy at home. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Bath bombs are surprisingly simple to make. Using just citric acid powder, bicarbonate of soda and water, you produce that vigorous fizzing reaction. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How and why are teenage brains different from child and adult brains? And how do adolescent experiences make us the adults we become? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Sarah-Jayne's book "Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain" is available now - https://geni.us/eegQ Drawing upon her cutting-edge research, award-winning neuroscientist, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore will explain what happens inside the adolescent brain, and what her team’s experiments have revealed about our behaviour, and how we relate to each other and our environment. Our adolescence provides a lens through which we can see ourselves anew. It is fundamental to how we invent ourselves. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/IdKFVqHES0k Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL. She is Deputy Director of the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and leader of the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Group. Her group's research focuses on the development of social cognition and decision making in the adolescent brain. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 4 June 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Using a simple set of mathematical rules, a very intricate geomet
Energy use worldwide continues to soar and buildings are responsible for a large percentage of this use. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Join new Royal Institution Director Shaun Fitzgerald as he will reveal the surprising physics of hot air, and how using his research led him to revolutionise building ventilation with dramatic reductions in energy usage Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/bXeBVTcVOCU Shaun Fitzgerald is the Director of the Royal Institution and a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the Department of Engineering at Cambridge University. He is also the CEO of Breathing Buildings Ltd, a leading technology company pioneering hybrid ventilation systems. He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2014. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 24 May 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Ian Stewart demonstrates the classic oscillating BZ reaction as
Is there a role for psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin in healthc“” of international research and discusses what psychedelic drugs may teach us about the mind, human consciousness and their potential effect on our future lives. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/JUAa14kQpmQ Michael Pollan is a bestselling author of books on human nature and nutrition, famously the 'Omnvivore's Dilemma'. In mid-life, he turned his attention to one of the most intriguing stories of the 20th century; the scientific promise and cultural burial of psychedelic research and its renaissance today in the public conversation around mental health, palliative care, addictive behaviours and a loss of personal meaning and connection in modern societies. This talk and Q&A session was filmed in the Ri on 11 June 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
What does the world look like at an atomic level? Frank Close dons his 'atomic spectacles' and t
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The cloud chamber is an incredible piece of equipment that allows us to visualise ionising radiation. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1993/the-cosmic-onion/to-the-centre-of-the-sun?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Frank Close gave the 1993 lectures "The Cosmic Onion" tracing a hundred years of discovery and invention. In his second lecture, Frank Close looks at how atomic nuclei form, behave and change. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1993/the-cosmic-onion?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Neuroscientist Morten Kringelbach discusses radical new brain imaging technology, and army doctor Alexander Wieck Fjaeldstad describes how smells trigger memories to reveal what is going on inside the brains of people affected by psychological trauma, head injury and PTSD. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Morten Kringelbach's research goal is to reverse-engineer the human brain and in particular to elucidate the heuristics that allow us to survive and thrive. His focus is on elucidating hedonia (pleasure) and eudaimonia (the life well-lived), and how they are affected in health and disease; in particular, seeking to elucidate their breakdown in anhedonia (the lack of pleasure) in neuropsychiatric disorders. Alexander Wieck Fjaeldstad is an MD-PhD who served as a Captain in the Danish army. After deployment in Iraq, he became aware of how certain smells can be potent triggers of memories from the battlefield. This link provides a unique window for examining how the brain processes these memories in veterans with and without PTSD. His research focuses on understanding olfaction in the brain and how this can be used clinically. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Manish Upmanyu, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Quantum physics has a repu–’t – and how its counterintuitive principles create the world we experience. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/W1OoVw-M6os Philip Ball is a freelance science writer. He worked previously at Nature for over 20 years, first as an editor for physical sciences (for which his brief extended from biochemistry to quantum physics and materials science) and then as a Consultant Editor. His writings on science for the popular press have covered topical issues ranging from cosmology to the future of molecular biology. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Manish Upmanyu, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Eggs - to refrigerate or not to refrigerate? What about tomatoes or potatoes? Rice? Bananas? Lisa dons her food detective hat and shares the correct food storage methods for some common foods. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Manish Upmanyu, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter IMAGE CREDITS: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Head_olfactory_nerve.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mung_bean_germination.ogv https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:010-Sol-tub-40xHF-Gewebe.jpg https://pixnio.com/science/microscopy-images/salmonellosis-salmonella/gram-negative-bacilli-or-rod-shaped-salmonella-sp-bacteria# https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bacillus_cereus_endospore_stain.jpg https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bacillus_cereus_SEM-cr.jpg
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Frank Close looks at how observations from galaxy rotation and gravitational lensing can imply the existence of dark matter. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1993/the-cosmic-onion/an-hour-to-make-the-universe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Frank Close gave the 1993 lectures "The Cosmic Onion" tracing a hundred years of discovery and invention In his final lecture, Frank Close looks at the parts of the universe that are invisible to us. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1993/the-cosmic-onion?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Science should be for everyone, but not everyone gets the represen“”, he narrated how he was born in sickness and grew up on the streets hawking all manner of things in Lagos. He shared a story that relegates limitations and propels anger for success. Dr Fatumo is a co-founder and the executive director of BOAS Foundation – A charity organisation that is dedicated to empowering street hawkers through financial support, education and training. His vision is to transform every black street child into a great scientist, innovator, entrepreneur and world changer Riham Satti is a TEDx speaker, multi-award winning business leader, and entrepreneur. Recognised by Forbes as ‘Female Founder Taking the UK by Storm’. Riham’s main interests lie in leveraging technology to unleash human potential and human intelligence. She co-founded MeVitae in 2014 and now involved in several women in tech initiatives; founder of Linkedin’s Women in Tech group and director at TechTonic Women. Riham holds two postgraduate degrees - Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Oxford and a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London. Her years of academic research includes publications in computational neuroscience, and thesis into the modelling and organisation of the human connectome. The chair for this event Alex Lathbridge, is a Doctoral Researcher in Biochemistry at the University of Bath. His research focuses on how advanced prediction algorithms & protein engineering can be used develop potential new therapies to target certain types of cancer. Outside of the lab, he's one of the UK's leading black nerdy comedians, creator of the wildly popular science meets popular culture podcast "Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?", and is the co-founder of Minorities in STEM - a UK network for Black, Asian and ethnic minority people working or studying in science, tech, engineering and mathematics. On screen, you might have seen him explaining data security for Tomo
What is the standard model and how is it put together? Find out in this talk highlight from Harry Cliff. Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/edvdzh9Pggg --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, avraham chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finfrock and Will Knott. --- Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How are signals transmitted and processed and what's the role of bandwidth within it? Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/no-man-is-an-island?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description David Pye gave the 1985 Christmas Lectures "Communicating" about the incredible world of communication. From the man-made satellite dishes to the complex biological system of bat communication. In his first lecture, David Pye introduces the audience to the myriad of ways humans communicate with each other. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Fire tornadoes occurring in nature look cool but are terrifying and very dangerous. We made one on a smaller scale - still cool, less AAAARGH. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Dan knows of two ways of building a tabletop fire tornado and he's happy to share both. We also couldn't pass off the chance to make a fire tornado in a variety of different colours. Because why not. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, avraham chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finfrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Fireflies use their bio-luminescence to communicate with each other to find a mate.
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the deadly Spanish flu. How prepared are we t’’s Strategic Coherence of ODA-funded Research (SCOR) Board. He is Vice-Chair of the board of the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund in Tokyo, Vice-Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) board, Chair of the Global Burden of Disease Independent Advisory Committee and Chair of the King Baudouin Foundation US. He is a member of the board for the African Health Research Institute, in Durban, and the Public Health Foundation of India and a member of the Oxford Martin Commission on Future Generations. He was the Chair of the MRC Global Health Group and a member of the MRC Strategy Board. Previously he was President of the International AIDS Society, Chair of the WHO Ebola Science Committee and Chair of the European Forum for Forward Looking Activities. This evening discourse was filmed in the Ri on 29 June 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, avraham chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finfrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In 1985, fiber optic cables were just starting to get widely adopted. David Pye shows the
The first ever electrical battery used just copper, zinc and brine-soaked cardboard. Dan Plane shows you how to build your own. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Manish Upmanyu, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How does blockchain work and has its usefulness been over or under estimate’’s editorial boards. From January 2015 to January 2018 he served as the Project Coordinator for the European Data Science Academy which aimed to address the skills gap in data science across Europe. Sajida Zouarhi is an Engineer and works as a Blockchain Architect at Consensys. She is also a Computer Science researcher and worked with a major Telecommunications Operator (Orange) during her PhD thesis in Grenoble about private data transmission over communication channels on complex systems. She is President of the eHealth and BlockchTain Think Tank and a technical advisor on the board of several Blockchain projects. As the founder of the Kidner Project, she collaborated with WHO to help prevent Kidney Trafficking using Blockchain technology. She is an international Hackathon Mentor and a hackathon organizer with the Blockfest that she co-founded in 2016 in France. These talks and Q&A were filmed in the Ri on 24 September 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, avraham chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finfrock and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Radars can be used to detect and identify all sorts of moving objects. David Pye demonstrates a handheld one and also shows how birds and planes can be detected. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/the-bionic-bat?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description David Pye gave the 1985 Christmas Lectures "Communicating" about the incredible world of communication. From the man-made satellite dishes to the complex biological system of bat communication. The third lecture, titled "The Bionic Bat", where this clip is from, is all about sound and how it's used for not just communication but also echolocation. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
We like to think of ourselves as exceptional beings, but are we really any more spec‘’ with the BBC. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 12 September 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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Is the Hyperloop going to herald a new era of green high-speed transportation? What needs to be done to make it work? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe How do you engineer the fastest mode of transport on Earth? What does it take to turn a hundred year old idea into a reality? Anita Sengupta, Rocket Scientist and Research Professor from the University of Southern California, discusses the work and creativity that goes into the Hyperloop, a new form of high-speed transportation that can best be described as space travel on the ground with travel speeds of 1000km/h. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss it. #hyperloop #infrastructure Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/2GePVZ4Fx9c Dr Anita Sengupta is a rocket scientist and aerospace engineer who for over 20 years has been developing technologies that have enabled the exploration of Mars, Asteroids, and Deep Space. She started her career working on the Delta IV launch vehicle at Boeing Space Systems. Her doctoral research at NASA focused on the development of the ion engine technology that powered the Dawn spacecraft to reach Vesta and Ceres in the main asteroid belt. She was then responsible for the supersonic parachute system that was integral to the landing of NASA's Curiosity Rover on Mars in 2012. From 2012 to 2017, she led the development of NASA's Cold Atom Laboratory, a laser-cooling quantum physics facility which is now on board the International Space Station. In 2017 she joined the executive team of Virgin Hyperloop One, as Senior Vice President of Systems Engineering. Anita and her team are designing and readying for human use, a new mode of transportation know as the Hyperloop. This magnetically levitating, electromagnetically propelled, passenger transport system in a vacuum tube, is the first new mode of transportation in over 100 years. It can best be desribed as a spacecraft travelling on the ground. The hyperloop has the ability to revolutionize transportation with spe
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David Attenborough. Carl Sagan. Richard Dawkins. Michael Faraday. Alice Roberts. These are only a few of the many notable scientists who have given the Christmas Lectures. You can watch many of the past series at: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch But five whole series and a single David Attenborough episode are missing. We need your help to try to find them. To find out which lectures are missing and how you can help, please visit: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/missing-lectures #missingxmaslectures
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Could particle accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider really help to cure cancer? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe An advanced form of radiotherapy, proton beam therapy enables tumours to be targeted with greater precision, reducing the collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue. With two NHS proton beam centres set to open this year, physicist Simon Jolly sheds light on this cutting-edge technique and the technology needed to deliver it. Watch the Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ykybUJQvQ Simon Jolly is currently the leader of the UCL High Energy Physics proton therapy research group where his research focuses on high precision detectors for proton beam Quality Assurance to ensure the treatment is delivered safely. The NHS is building two proton therapy facilities in Manchester and London, to complement the existing ocular facility at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. He is also a member of the international AWAKE collaboration that is seeking to develop proton driven plasma wakefield accelerators. He is leading the development of the AWAKE spectrometer to measure the energy of these plasma accelerated electrons. Simon has played American Football for Great Britain, captaining them in 1996, and also won national titles with Farnham in 1996, Oxford in 2001 and London in 2005. He also made a number of appearances on radio, television and at popular science events. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 12 October 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-scien
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Neil Johnson shows how Global Positioning System devices use satellites and atomic clocks to work out your location. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the full first lecture of the series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time/back-to-the-future?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description From the fabric of space-time to the limits of the quantum world, Neil Johnson takes us on a journey through time in his 1999 Christmas Lecture series "Arrows of Time". His first lecture looks at our understanding of the role of time in the Universe and asks: if the basic laws of physics are simple, why is the Universe so complex? Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
Marty Jopson makes an entire world invisible to the naked eye visible in this demo and image filled talk. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Take a journey from everyday life, down into the realm of microscopical wonders with Marty Jopson, the BBC One Show’s resident scientist. The adventure begins with things you can almost see but soon you will find yourself in a world totally invisible to the unaided eye. Marty will take you from the very beginnings of microscopy, through hugely magnified insects, bacteria and plants to the most up to date fluorescent techniques demonstrated live on the stage. This show is supported by Zeiss, global leaders in the manufacture of microscopes. Marty Jopson is a science TV presenter, live show performer, writer and strange prop builder. He has been making science television for over twenty years and has worked behind the camera as a researcher, prop builder, director, producer, executive and company manager. His career as a presenter spans over ten years as the science reporter on the BBC1 flagship programme, The One Show. He's also appeared on regional, national and international series like Invention Nation (BBC1), The House the 50s Built (C4), Food Factory (BBC1) and Brainiac (Sky1). When not on television, he spends much of his time on stage performing hair-raising and flammable science at science festivals around the country. He has also published two books with Michael O'Mara Publishing, The Science of Everyday Life and The Science of Food. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 13 October 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.
This may not be something you'd thought of doing but now you know how the speed of light can be measured using only some marshmallows and a microwave oven. Watch the full second lecture of the series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time/living-on-the-edge-of-chaos?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description From the fabric of space-time to the limits of the quantum world, Neil Johnson takes us on a journey through time in his 1999 Christmas Lecture series "Arrows of Time". In his second lecture, Neil looks at how order emerges from chaos, how complex life can appear against entropy. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
What keeps museums relevant in the current era? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The V&A is a museum with a rich history. From its Victorian roots in the Design School Movement of the 1830s to its collections from the 1851 Great Exhibition, its establishment as the Museum of Manufactures in 1852 to the foundation stone laid by Queen Victoria in 1899. But the past doesn’t insure us against the future. Tristram Hunt will explore how museums can retain their relevance and purpose in our contemporary age. For an institution enmeshed in collections going back 5,000 years, the V&A is as focused on curating the future as preserving the past. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/qqU6QgaOYx4 Dr Tristram Hunt is the Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London – the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 28 September 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
It's a terrible idea to try to extinguish burning metal with a water or CO2 fire extinguisher. Steve Mould shows why. Subscribe for regular science videos from the Ri: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe and be sure you check out Steve's channel - https://www.youtube.com/stevemould The working principle of a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is that it starves a fire of oxygen. However, carbon dioxide itself has two oxygen atoms for every one carbon atom, and in the case of metal fires, the burning metal strips CO2 of its oxygen atoms, thereby adding more oxygen to the mix. It's even worse with water fire extinguishers, as when the oxygen atoms are stripped, only hydrogen remains, which is in itself explosive. The correct way to put out a metal fire is with a Class D fire extinguisher that covers the fire entirely with non-reactive powder Link to the chladni figures video Steve recommended - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR_XL192wXw Link to this video without any music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LvuH3D7CCo --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, bestape, David Lindo, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, John Pollock, Lester Su, manish upmanyu, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev, and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Superconductivity is an effect of quantum physics that can be dem
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Traffic jams move backwards on roads in a wave like pattern and their not entirely random nature offers a glimpse into predicting future patterns. Watch the full fourth lecture of the series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time/the-quantum-leap?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description From the fabric of space-time to the limits of the quantum world, Neil Johnson takes us on a journey through time in his 1999 Christmas Lecture series "Arrows of Time". In the fourth lecture, where this clips is from, Neil Johnson delves into the world of quantum physics and explores some of its applications. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
How does pure mathematics apply to our daily lives? Subscribe for regular s–“math phobia”. Her first popular math book, How to Bake Pi, was published by Basic Books in 2015 to widespread acclaim including from the New York Times, National Geographic, Scientific American, and she was interviewed around the world including on the BBC, NPR and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Her second book, Beyond Infinity, was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 2 July 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, Avrahaim Chein, bestape, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Lester Su, Rebecca Pan, Robert D Finrock, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Neil Johnson demonstrates how light behaves both as a wave and as a particle using a series of double slit experiment setups. Watch the full fifth lecture of the series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time/shaping-the-future?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description From the fabric of space-time to the limits of the quantum world, Neil Johnson takes us on a journey through time in his 1999 Christmas Lecture series "Arrows of Time". In his fifth and final Christmas Lecture, Neil Johnson explores what quantum physics can reveal about the future. Watch the full series: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1999/arrows-of-time The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
Stuart Eves takes us on a tour of the solar system, covering the evolution of the stars and planets and describing some of the mysteries that we have yet to solve. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Since the start of the space age in 1957, our und, and for a time formed part of the space gallery at the Science Museum. He has recently published ‘Space Traffic Control’, a book which describes the measures needed to maintain the space environment and protect satellites from both natural hazards and man-made threats such as space debris. Stuart has an MSc in Astrophysics, a PhD in constellation design, and has been a fellow of both the Royal Astronomical Society and the British Interplanetary Society for more than 25 years. He takes an active interest in all things space, and is thus best described as an ‘astro-nut’! This talk was filmed in the Ri on 15 October 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alessandro Mecca, Ashok Bommisetti, bestape, David Lindo, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, John Pollock, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev, and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewslettererstanding of the solar system has increased enormously thanks to both space-based telescopes and spacecraft that have been sent to visit the planets. Although these missions have answered many questions, they have also col‘’
In the first lecture of the 2018 Christmas Lectures Alice Roberts and Aoife McLysaght explore the tree of life and see where humans come from. Watch more Christmas Lectures: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Alice Roberts is the 2018 Christmas Lecturer, a biological anthropologist, author and broadcaster. She is professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2018-who-am-i/meet-alice-roberts?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Aoife McLysaght is the Genetics Society Guest Lecturer for the 2018 Christmas Lectures and Head of the Genetics Department at Trinity College Dublin, where she has led a research group focusing on Molecular Evolution since 2003. http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2018-who-am-i/meet-aoife-mclysaght?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Last year, Phil Ball gave a very popular talk at the Ri about quantum mechanics, here's h
In the second lecture of the 2018 Christmas Lectures Alice Roberts and Aoife McLysaght explore human evolution. Watch more Christmas Lectures: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Due to copyright restrictions, we have had to mute the audio for the parkour section of the video when publishing on YouTube. A full unedited version can be seen on the Ri website: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2018/who-am-i/what-makes-me-human Alice Roberts is the 2018 Christmas Lecturer, a biological anthropologist, author and broadcaster. She is professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2018-who-am-i/meet-alice-roberts?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Aoife McLysaght is the Genetics Society Guest Lecturer for the 2018 Christmas Lectures and Head of the Genetics Department at Trinity College Dublin, where she has led a research group focusing on Molecular Evolution since 2003. http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2018-who-am-i/meet-aoife-mclysaght?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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What makes humans human? And what makes every person an individual? Watch more Christmas Lectures: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Due to copyright restrictions, we are not able to include the finale with the choir singing "This is Me" in the version we are uploading to YouTube. You can watch the version with the grand finale on the Ri website: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2018/who-am-i/what-makes-me-me?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Alice Roberts is the 2018 Christmas Lecturer, a biological anthropologist, author and broadcaster. She is professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2018-who-am-i/meet-alice-roberts?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Aoife McLysaght is the Genetics Society Guest Lecturer for the 2018 Christmas Lectures and Head of the Genetics Department at Trinity College Dublin, where she has led a research group focusing on Molecular Evolution since 2003. http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2018-who-am-i/meet-aoife-mclysaght?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
There's a lot of conflicting info out there about how to eat healthily. Tim Spector studies the microbiome to gain insight into how its diversity can impact health outcomes. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe –
Most of the time, the maths in our everyday lives works quietly behind the scenes, until s
Tortoiseshell cats almost all female because the genes coding for fur colour are on the X chromosomes - the black fur gene on one and the orange one on the other. In each cell, only one X chromosome is activated, giving a patchwork pattern. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the full first lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1984/the-message-of-the-genes/we-are-all-different?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Walter Bodmer gave the 1984 Christmas Lectures "The Message of the Genes" about how much of the variety of mankind can be explained by genetics. The first lecture where this clip is from is about the differences between humans, and what makes us individuals. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1984/the-message-of-the-genes?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
It is easy to extract DNA from something like strawberries at home, as Walter Bodmer demons
Saiful Islam argues that advances in green technology need to be pr
In this clip from a longer talk, Joe Gladstone explains what hedonic adaptation is and how it can hinder us becoming more happy. Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/6Gpxjeq2CJ8 Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Hedonic adaptation is the tendency of humans to return to a relatively stable overall level of happiness following major, positive and negative, life events. Joe Gladstone is an Assistant P
Gel electrophoresis is used to study DNA and other complex molecules with the help of electricity. Watch the full third lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1984/the-message-of-the-ge
In response to tech giants generating detailed profiles of us across platforms, Bart Jacobs suggests an alternative, decentralised approach to electronic identities. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This talk
Blood fractionation is the process of separating blood into its component parts: white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Watch the full fourth lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1984/the-message-of-the-genes/bodies-and-antibodies?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Walter Bodmer gave the 1984 Christmas Lectures "The Message of the Genes" about how much of the variety of mankind can be explained by genetics. In the fourth lecture of the series, where this clip is from, Bodmer focuses on the human immune system, what it's made of and how it helps fights against invaders like bacteria, viruses and parasites. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1984/the-message-of-the-genes?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
When the LHC reaches the limits of its discovery potential in ’’s foremost particle physicists and has taken leading roles on projects both in Europe and the United States. John worked at Fermilab near Chicago before becoming a scientific advisor to the Department of Energy in the US. He returned to the UK in 2005 to become Director of the Particle Physics Department at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at a time when it was building and delivering vital components to CERN's Large Hadron Collider. In time John took on a broader role as Director of the Science Programmes Office and was then appointed Chief Executive of the Science and Technology Facilities Council in 2011. He is now the Director General of Europe’s next major science project, the European Spallation Source. These talks and Q&A were recorded and live streamed in the Ri on 7 March 2019. You can watch the unedited live stream version here: https://youtu.be/rSDE9E_J4-w --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Dave Ostler, David Lindo, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, John Pollock, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev, and Will Knott --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInsti... and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-po... Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Where is it? Can it be measured? Replicated? Created? Marcus du Sautoy puzzles the problem of consciousness. Subscr
Walter Bodmer demonstrates how it is possible to use monoclonal antibo
Algorithms are increasingl‘’ with the BBC. This talk and Q&A were filed at the Ri on 30 November 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Dave Ostler, David Lindo, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
A version of the newborn blood spot test or Guthrie test is to this day administered for ea
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Snails with right-handed shells cannot mate with those with left-handed ones. But you can predict the presence of oil in a location by looking at their ratios. Watch the full second lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1992/our-world-through-the-looking-glass/narwhals-palindromes-and-chesterfield-station?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Charles Stirling gave the 1992 Christmas Lectures "Our World Through the Looking Glass" about the role of chirality in our highly symmetrical world. His second lecture, where this clip is from, focuses predominantly on things that appear symmetrical at first glance, but are actually deeply asymmetrical in their nature, such as humans. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1992/our-world-through-the-looking-glass?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Louis Pasteur showed how some molecules are optically as
Do string theory and loop quantum gravity consider retro-causality or quantum entanglement? Did the universe start with the Big Bang? Jim Baggott answers audience questions following his talk. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the talk: https://youtu.be/dW7J49UTns8 Jim Baggott is an award-winning science writer. He trained as a scientist, completing a doctorate in chemical physics at the University of Oxford in the early 80s, before embarking on post-doctoral research studies at Oxford and at Stanford University in California. This Q&A was filmed at the Ri on 12 February 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Darren Jones, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
The handedness of molecules can change how they smell, Charles Striling demonstrates this using the carvone molecule. Watch the full fourth lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1992/our-world-through-the-looking-glass/symmetry-sensation-and-sex?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Charles Stirling gave the 1992 Christmas Lectures "Our World Through the Looking Glass" about the role of chirality in our highly symmetrical world. In his fourth lecture, where this clip is from, Charles focuses on how asymmetry affects our senses. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1992/our-world-through-the-looking-glass?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan shares the story beh‘’ Ramakrishnan is a Nobel Prize-winning biologist whose many scientific contributions include his work on the atomic structure of the ribosome. Venki received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on ribosomal structure and was knighted in 2012. He is a Member of the US National Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina and EMBO, and a Foreign Member of the Indian National Science Academy. In 2015, he was elected as President of the Royal Society of London for a five-year term. This talk was filmed at the Ri on 18 October 2018. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Darren Jones, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
There are situations where cotton is stronger than steel. Watch the
Sea level rise can no longer be stopped, so it is urgent that we commence intelligent adaptation as a high priority, argues John Englander. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe John's book "High Tide On Main Street: Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis" is available to buy now: https://geni.us/wQ41O1m Rising sea level will permanently alter coastlines and is perhaps the most profound long-term aspect of climate change affecting coastal communities everywhere, as well as the global economy. The phenomenon is often overshadowed by short-term flood events, though it will elevate those too. In this talk, oceanographer and author John Englander highlights some surprising scientific aspects of sea level rise, including the latest projections for the coming decades, eventually many meters above present. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/TFMGyvHJrX8 John Englander is an oceanographer, consultant and leading expert on sea level rise. His broad marine science background coupled with explorations to Greenland and Antarctica allows him to see the big picture of sea level rise and its revolutionary impacts. This talk was filmed at the Ri on 11 February 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Darren Jones, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, Elizabeth Greasley, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a s
How do you know where you are? Nobel laureate John O'Keefe introduces the neuroscience of how our brains map the world. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe To understand the ability to orient ourselves in space, UCL neuroscientist John O'Keefe studied the movements of rats and signals from nerve cells in the hippocampus, an area located in the centre of the brain. He found that cells in the brain formed a kind of internal map, an internal GPS. For this work he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2014. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/QNPn8dkJ4Mc John O'Keefe received a PhD in physiological psychology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1967, and then moved to England to do research at University College London. He stayed in London and in 1987 was appointed professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College. John is currently director of the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour at University College. This talk was filmed at the Ri on 29 March 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Elizabeth Greasley, ERik Shepher, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Where did the universe come from and where is it going? Could our universe be one of many and how come the universe keeps expanding at an ever increasing rate? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe You can buy Jo's book "Our Universe: An Astronomer's Guide" now - https://geni.us/OVCOcP Most of us have heard of black holes and supernovas, galaxies and the Big Bang. But few of us understand more than the bare facts about the universe we call home. What is really out there? How did it all begin? Where are we going? Award-winning astrophysicist and Professor of Physics at Princeton University, Jo Dunkley traces the evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang fourteen billion years ago, past the birth of the Sun and our planets, to today and beyond. She explains cutting-edge debates about such perplexing phenomena as the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/2kdk_I0fKPE Jo Dunkley is a Professor of Physics and Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University. Her research is in cosmology, studying the origins and evolution of the Universe. Her main projects are the Atacama Cosmology Telescope and the Simons Observatory. She also works on the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. This talk was filmed at the Ri on 23 January 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Elizabeth Greasley, Erik Shepher, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, Sergei Solovev and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe
When we finally make it to Mars, how will this new society function? Our panel of
What is a battery? How were they invented? How does a modern battery work? How to make batteries sustainable? Our panel of experts takes a deep dive into the world of batteries. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/ygyNCwvTMjU This discussion was generously supported by the Faraday Institution. The speakers in the order of appearance are: Serena Corr is Professor and Chair in Functional Nanomaterials at the University of Sheffield, as a joint appointment between the Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on the design, synthesis and characterization of functional nanomaterials in particular for applications in energy storage, with an emphasis on understanding their intimate structure-property interplay. Simon Moores is Managing Director of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a price assessment and market advisory company for lithium ion batteries and energy storage supply chains. David Greenwood leads the Advanced Propulsion Systems team at WMG which covers a wide remit of related areas within Energy Storage (Battery Systems); Energy Conversion (Electric Machines; Power Electronics); and Energy Management. Judith Richardson is Global Purchasing Director, Electrical Propulsion, at Jaguar Land Rover. The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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3D seismic imaging techniques can be used to illuminate the structure of volcanoes and the evolution of their underlying 'hot rocks'. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Volcanoes are big, hot, loud, and scary; because of this, we know little of their internal structure or underlying 'plumbing system', despite them representing a global natural hazard. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/wEJsXMdSoC4 Prof Christopher Jackson is a geologist at Imperial College, London, UK. Having completed his PhD at Manchester in 2002, and having worked in the oil industry in Bergen, Norway, he moved to Imperial College in 2004 to pursue an academic career. Chris’ research focuses on how the Earth’s crust deforms, and how this deformation influenced the types of environments and economic resources developed in deep time. This talk and Q&A were filmed at the Ri on 26 April 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Julia Stone, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Roger Baker, and Will Knott. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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How did scholars begin to decipher ancient scripts like the hieroglyphs? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Buy Andrew's biography of Jean-François Champollion "Cracking the Egyptian Code": https://geni.us/WQwD Very soon after the birth of the first written language - cuneiform - ancient Egypt developed its own writing: the hieroglyphic script, immortalised in the Rosetta Stone kept in the British Museum, which consists of a single royal edict, dated 196 BC, written in the hieroglyphic, demotic and Greek alphabetic scripts. Andrew Robinson is the author of more than twenty-five books, issued by leading general and academic publishers. In addition to "Cracking the Egyptian Code", they include "The Last Man Who Knew Everything" (a biography of Thomas Young): https://geni.us/XIBXvR , and "Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World’s Undeciphered Scripts": https://geni.us/iqP0Q. A former literary editor of The Times Higher Education Supplement, he also writes reviews and features for newspapers, magazines and journals, in both the arts and sciences. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 18 January 2019. Watch the second talk on ancient codes, all about the cuneiform language by Irving Finkel: https://youtu.be/PfYYraMgiBA --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Julia Stone, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, and Roger Baker. --- Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos:
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Living is a risky business. If you believe the headlines, bacon is as deadly as smoking and fizzy drinks make children violent, but is that true? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe From causation and correlation, to relative and absolute risk, Jennifer Rogers explains how to figure out if the stats we are presented in newspapers are accurate. Jennifer Rogers holds the position of Director of Statistical Consultancy Services at the University of Oxford having previously worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Statistics funded by the National Institute of Health Research. She has a special interest in the development and application of novel statistical methodologies, particularly in medicine.
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Black holes are the most extreme objects in the universe yet every galaxy has one at its centre. Buy Chris' book "Einstein's Monsters: The Life and Times of Black Holes" : https://geni.us/NL3M8Hu Chris Impey explores the questions this profound discovery can help answer and the role black holes have played in theoretical physics. Chris Impey is a University Distinguished Professor and deputy head of the astronomy department at the University of Arizona. His research has been supported by $18 million in grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation, and he has had 24 projects given time on astronomy's premier research facility, the Hubble Space Telescope. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 9 May 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Julia Stone, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Single celled microorganisms were the first life forms to evolve and Earth and now have the potential to feed, fuel and heal our future. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/CPUchahxWFk Michael Sulu is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCL in the department of Biochemical Engineering, working primarily with Microorganisms. Michael has graduated with degrees from UCL, the University of York and University of Birmingham. Michael's work encompasses cell growth and metabolism, and using microbes to produce more useful products from simple starting materials. This area has taken him from beer to pharmaceutical production. His current areas of work involve vaccine production and bio-pharmaceuticals, and he has a growing interest in future foods. Alongside engineering research and education, Michael is also active in the areas of widening participation, science communication, public engagement and equality, diversity and Inclusion within Engineering and HE. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 10 June 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Ivan Korolev, Joe Godenzi, Julia Stone, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Frances Staples explores 60 years of scientific discovery since the realisation of radiation hazards in space. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/ziU3skiQFbc Frances Staples is a PhD student at UCL studying the dynamics of the Van Allen radiation belts - rings if relativistic particles trapped in Earth’s magnetic field. During her Master's in physics at Lancaster University she specialised in space science, researching convection in the Earth’s ionosphere. Her research interests focus on improving our understanding of the complex interactions between the solar wind and Earth’s magnetosphere. Better knowledge of this system will aid space weather forecasting models, allowing action to be taken to mitigate damage to technology and infrastructure.
Behavioural science has found that we don’t always act rationally or in our best interest, and simply being told what we need to be doing doesn’t work. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Many problems that our society faces – climate change, poor health, depleted natural resources – requi’
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How does our immune system work and how can it be manipulated to to develop new ways of healing our bodies? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Our immune system has evolved to deal with a host of challenges, yet the microbes that can infect
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How high can we build skyscrapers with the help of new materials and technologies? Subscribe for reg–– her work has left an indelible mark on London’s landscape. Roma has been awarded international awards for her technical prowess and success in promoting the profession, including the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering’s Rooke Award. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 17 September 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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Gustav Kuhn performs magic to illustrate the neuroscience and psychology of how we can be duped by misdirection and optical illusions. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Gustav's book "Experiencing the Impossible" is available to buy now: https://geni.us/W4FpcaN This talk was hosted in conjunction with U3A. Gustav Kuhn is a Reader in the department of Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and director of the MAGIC Lab. He is the leading researcher in the science of magic and he has authored over 70 scientific papers and a highly acclaimed book on the Science of Magic (Experiencing the Impossible, MIT press). He is also president of the Science of Magic Association, and a member of the Magic Circle. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 7 October 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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Knowing how to quickly estimate sizes and numbers is a useful everyday application of maths. Buy Rob's book "Maths on the Back of an Envelope" now - https://geni.us/yaeUJw How many cats are there in the world? What's the chance of winning the lottery twice? And just how long does it take to count to a million? Join best-selling maths author Rob Eastaway as he takes an entertaining look at how to figure without a calculator. With amusing anecdotes, arithmetical challenges, and handy calculations tips, this is an engaging introduction to the essential skills of estimation. Rob Eastaway is an author and speaker whose books include the bestselling "Why Do Buses Come In Threes?" - https://geni.us/QbyYF - and "Maths for Mums and Dads" - https://geni.us/IcRTPH. He is the Director of Maths Inspiration, a national programme of theatre-based lectures for teenagers. He regularly appears on BBC Radio 4's More or Less programme, and his puzzles can sometimes be heard on the Today programme. In 2016 he was awarded the Zeeman Medal for excellence in the communication of maths to the general public. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 18 October 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost y
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During an ancient viral infection, a protein was embedded into the human genome, allowing the placenta to develop as it has. This animation was produced by Diana Gradinaru, supported by the Genetics Society in celebration of their 100th anniversary in 2019. Further reading: https://www.pnas.org/content/109/7/2184.long https://www.nature.com/articles/35001608 https://www.nature.com/articles/ng.3449 The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe
Sunlight has a pronounced effect on our life from our sleep cycles to our immune systems and our mental health. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Linda's book "Chasing the Sun: The New Science of Sunlight and How it Shapes Our Bodies and Minds" is available to purchase now: https://geni.us/vBOjHZ This talk was co-hosted by the University of the Third Age (U3A). This talk was filmed in the Ri on 7 October 2019. Linda explores the significance of sunlight, from ancient solstice celebrations to modern sleep labs, and from the unexpected health benefits of sun exposure to what the Amish know about sleep that the rest of us don't. Linda Geddes is a Bristol-based freelance journalist writing about biology, medicine and technology. Born in Cambridge, she graduated from Liverpool University with a first-class degree in Cell Biology. She spent nine years at 'New Scientist' magazine working as a news editor, features editor and reporter, and remains a consultant to the magazine. Linda has received numerous awards for her journalism, including the Association of British Science Writers’ awards for Best Investigative Journalism. She is married with two young children. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Produc
Charles Taylor recreates John Tyndall's experiments demonstrating resonance. Watch the full second lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1989/exploring-music/the-essence-of-an-instrument?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Charles Taylor gave the 1989 Christmas Lectures "Exploring Music" about how science and music are often treated as separate subjects but one can often say a lot about the other. His second lecture, where this clip is from, explores the properties that any instrument has to have in order to produce musical sounds. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1989/exploring-music?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Why do some higher frequencies sound like they have lower pitch than lower frequency sounds? Engineer and music lover Shaun Fitzgerald explores the phenomenon of the missing fundamental. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Shaun Fitzgerald is a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the Department of Engineering at Cambridge University. Dr Fitzgerald was previously also the CEO of Breathing Buildings Ltd, a leading technology company pioneering hybrid ventilation systems. He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2014. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Charles Taylor recreates the famous Chadni figures and shows how vibrating plates are used to make music in various instruments. Watch the full third lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1989/exploring-music/science-strings-and-symphonies?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Charles Taylor gave the 1989 Christmas Lectures "Exploring Music" about how science and music are often treated as separate subjects but one can often say a lot about the other. His third lecture, where this clip is from, explores how flat plates and hollow bodies work to create and amplify music. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1989/exploring-music?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What does 'good health' actually mean? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe This event was supported by Roche and Medtronic. Beate Kampmann joined the LSHTM from Imperial College London in May 2018 and is the Director of The Vaccine Centre @ LSHTM. She trained as a clinician-scientist in Paediatric Infectious Diseases in Germany, UK, France, USA and South Africa. Beate holds a Chair in Paediatric Infection & Immunity and was appointed as the Scientific Director (Theme Leader) for Vaccinology research at the MRC Unit The Gambia in July 2010. She directs a comprehensive childhood infection research program both in the UK and sub-saharan Africa. Nick Crabb is Programme Director, Scientific Affairs at NICE the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Dave Dawes is Commercial Director at Future Care Capital. He joined FCC from Community Health Innovation CIC where he was the Director of Possibilities. Dave is a nurse, a serial social entrepreneur and has more than 25 years’ experience in nursing and health. He is also a Board Member of Social Enterprise UK and the Royal College of Nursing as well as a lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. Dave has previously worked for Nurse First CIC and Entreprenurses CIC and was a former NHS Chief Executive. The chair for the evening is freelance health journalist Jacqui Thornton. This panel discussion was filmed in the Ri on 23 October 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.
Charles Taylor goes inside a church organ to see how t
Chemistry teacher and science demonstration virtuoso Andrew Szydlo is back at the Ri, for an unforgettable evening exploring the exciting world of metals. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Metals make up the bulk of the Periodic Table, and show a huge range of interesting behaviours. From watching liquid metals become solid, to seeing solid metals dissolve before your eyes, Andrew will take us on journey through the weird and wonderful ways in which metals behave and react. Expect lots of flashes, smokes and smells, exciting colourful chemistry, and plenty of flames along the way! Andrew Szydlo is a chemist and secondary school teacher at Highgate School, well-loved by pupils and Ri attendees alike. This science extravaganza was filmed in the Ri on 2 November 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
What makes a piano produce a sound? Watch the full fifth lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1989/exploring-music/scales-synthesizers-and-samplers?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Charles Taylor gave the 1989 Christmas Lectures "Exploring Music" about how science and music are often treated as separate subjects but one can often say a lot about the other. His fifth lecture, where this clip is from, delves into electronic instruments and explores whether these will one day replace the traditional ones. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1989/exploring-music?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
How can we use mathematics and physics to prolong mobility and even win the Olympic Games? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Eline van der Kruk takes you on a journey to the world of biomechanics, a place where computer simulations and smart sensors are being developed to push the boundaries of human movement. The Karl Luyben Lecture is dedicated to rector magnificus emeritus Karel Luyben and is held once a year somewhere in the world outside of Delft, The Netherlands, and once a year in Delft. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/GENeampErpU Eline van der Kruk is a postdoctoral research fellow at the department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London. Her current work is aimed at developing neuro-musculoskeletal models and running predictive simulations to predict mobility impairments due to ageing. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 30 October 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Eric Rogers explores some of the properties of li
After six decades of examining signals from space, why have we yet to discover evidence of extra-terrestrial life? Keith's book "The Contact Paradox: Challenging our Assumptions in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence" is available now - https://geni.us/JFpy For the past six decades a small cadre of researchers have been on a quest, as part of SETI, to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. So far, SETI has found no evidence of extraterrestrial life, but with more than a hundred billion stars in our Galaxy alone to search, the odds of quick success are stacked against us. Keith Cooper explores how far SETI has come since its modest beginnings, where it's going and the assumptions that we make in our search for extraterrestrial life. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/_qEjTXrQ7vs Keith Cooper is a freelance science journalist and editor. Since 2006 Keith has been the Editor of Astronomy Now, and he is also the Editor of Astrobiology Magazine. In addition he has written on numerous space- and physics-related topics, from exploding stars to quantum computers, for Centauri Dreams, New Scientist, Physics World, physicsworld.com and Sky and Telescope. He holds a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Manchester. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 22 November 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial
Eric M. Rogers gives a brief explanation of water rocket
The post-war baby boom of 1945-65 produced the biggest and richest generation in British history. David Willetts discusses how these boomers have attained this position at the expense of younger generations. Lord Willett's book "The Pinch - How the Baby Boomers Took Their Children's Future - And Why They Should Give it Back" is available now - https://geni.us/B0Gvq Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/O9kYLPbOyQA Lord Willetts is a visiting Professor at King’s College London, Governor of the Ditchley Foundation, Chair of the British Science Association and a member of the Council of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. He is also an Honorary Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford. Lord Willetts has written widely on economic and social policy. His book ‘The Pinch’, which focused on intergenerational equity, was published in 2010, and he recently published ‘A University Education’. Lord Willetts served as the Member of Parliament for Havant, as Minister for Universities and Science and previously worked at HM Treasury and the No. 10 Policy Unit. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 28 November 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra
Eric M Rogers demonstrates how helium can change our voice with comedic effect. Watch the full third lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds/electrified-atoms?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Eric M Rogers gave the 1979 Christmas Lectures "Atoms for Enquiring Minds" about atoms, these particles that are too small to be seen with a naked eye, but can be indirectly visualised and explored. The third lecture "Electrified Atoms", where this clip is from, deals with ions, which are atoms or molecules that have gained an electric charge. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In 2015, researchers at the Large Hadron Collider found data suggesting the existence of super-rare, super-elusive particles called pentaquarks. Tara Shears explains how our investigation into these particles has the potential to revolutionise our lives in every aspect. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Tara Shears is Professor of Physics at the University of Liverpool. She is an experimental particle physicist, and focuses on testing the Standard Model at the high energy frontier with the LHCb experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew McGhee, Anna-Chiara Bellini, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Erik Shepherd, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Radu Tizu, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
How did life evolve on the nano scale?
Eric M Rogers puts real radioactivity to use, demonstrating how a tomato plant drinks up radioactive water. Watch the full fourth lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds/atoms-that-explode?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Eric M Rogers gave the 1979 Christmas Lectures "Atoms for Enquiring Minds" about atoms, these particles that are too small to be seen with a naked eye, but can be indirectly visualised and explored. The fourth lecture "Atoms That Explode", where this clip is from, explores how some radioactive atoms explode and hurl out a small 'chip' thus becoming quite a different atom — an atom of a different chemical element. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In the first lecture of the 2019 Christmas Lectures, Hannah Fry explores how mathematical thinking and probability can allow us to understand and predict complex systems - even helping us to make our own luck. Watch more Christmas Lectures: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Hannah Fry is the 2019 Christmas Lecturer. She is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London. She works alongside a unique mix of physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, architects and geographers to study patterns in human behaviour, particularly in an urban setting. Her research applies to a wide range of social problems and questions, from shopping and transport to urban crime, riots and terrorism. https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2019-secrets-and-lies/meet-hannah-fry?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description This Christmas Lecture was originally broadcast on BBC4 on 26 December 2019. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
The mysterious world of quantum mechanics has mystified scientists for decades. But ’’s Schrödinger's cat or the many worlds interpretation, the ideas quantum mechanics throws up about the reality we live in can seem incredibly strange and daunting. In this talk, Sean walks you through the history of quantum discoveries, from Einstein and Bohr to the present day, guiding you through the most intriguing subject in science and explaining his own favourite theories along the way. Sean M Carroll is a theoretical physicist, specialising in quantum mechanics, gravitation, cosmology, statistical mechanics, and foundations of physics, with occasional dabblings elsewhere. His official titles are Research Professor of Physics at Caltech and Research Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, writer Jennifer Ouellette. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 22 January 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew McGhee, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Eric M Rogers demonstrates how we can harness the power of uranium-235 atoms, with help from a giant mousetrap. Watch the full fifth lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds/atoms-and-energy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Eric M Rogers gave the 1979 Christmas Lectures "Atoms for Enquiring Minds" about atoms, these particles that are too small to be seen with a naked eye, but can be indirectly visualised and explored. The fifth lecture "Atoms and Energy", where this clip is from, explores the structure of atoms and the ability to extract energy from them via fission. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In the second lecture of the 2019 Christmas Lectures, Hannah Fry shows how data-gobbling algorithms have taken over our lives and now control almost everything we do without us even realising. Watch more Christmas Lectures: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Hannah Fry is the 2019 Christmas Lecturer. She is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London. She works alongside a unique mix of physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, architects and geographers to study patterns in human behaviour, particularly in an urban setting. Her research applies to a wide range of social problems and questions, from shopping and transport to urban crime, riots and terrorism. https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2019-secrets-and-lies/meet-hannah-fry?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description This Christmas Lecture was originally broadcast on BBC4 on 27 December 2019. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Chemical elements are integral to our modern technology and even to the origins of life itself - but what would happen if we were to run out of them? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Our panel of experts discusses how our modern consumer culture could see us permanently using up our supply of some elements, and what we can all do to safeguard them for future generations. Andrea Sella is a synthetic inorganic chemist, teacher of chemistry, and presenter of chemistry in public both live on stage, on radio and television, and through social media. Margaret Bates has been involved in waste management for over 25 years and undertook her PhD on landfill microbiology. Janet Gunter is an activist & anthropologist who co-founded the Restart Project in 2013 to address the throwaway, consumerist model of electronics and growing mountain of e-waste that it’s leaving behind. You can find out more about the Restart Project here: https://therestartproject.org/ Tim Gabriel is a Lecturer in Chemical Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he teaches Chemistry to laboratory scientist degree apprentices based in small to blue-chip chemical companies located all over England. This event is chaired by Victoria Gill, an award-winning science correspondent for BBC News, who’s reported on everything from missions to Mars to plastic pollution on Earth. This event was organised in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry. This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 20 November 2019. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew McGhee, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: h
Eric M Rogers gives us a warning about the way we attach new unfamiliar knowledge to old familiar things that we already know. Watch the full sixth, and final, lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds/seeing-atoms-at-last?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Eric M Rogers gave the 1979 Christmas Lectures "Atoms for Enquiring Minds" about atoms, these particles that are too small to be seen with a naked eye, but can be indirectly visualised and explored. The sixth and final lecture "Seeing Atoms at Last", where this clip is from, explores how we are able to see atoms that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye by indirect means. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1979/atoms-for-enquiring-minds?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In the third and final lecture of the 2019 Christmas Lectures, Hannah Fry looks at why maths can fail and asks what the limits of maths are. Watch more Christmas Lectures: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Hannah Fry is the 2019 Christmas Lecturer. She is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London. She works alongside a unique mix of physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, architects and geographers to study patterns in human behaviour, particularly in an urban setting. Her research applies to a wide range of social problems and questions, from shopping and transport to urban crime, riots and terrorism. https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2019-secrets-and-lies/meet-hannah-fry?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description This Christmas Lecture was originally broadcast on BBC4 on 28 December 2019. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
What would happen if you were to cross the event horizon
Mathematics is everywhere, in all of our lives. W’’t escape it - but can we always trust how it's used? Kit’s book "The Maths of Life and Death" is available now - https://geni.us/jWrj7u8 Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/ajIIPPlZkHg Whether it’s helping to determine our likelihood of having an illness or trying to predict crime rates around the world, maths has an inextricable relationship with the modern world. Kit Yates explains the impact mathematics can have on real people’s lives, even when they don’t realise it. From mathematical miscarriages of justice, to the potentially scarring effects of medical false positives, to the power of ‘fake news’ and the surprising likelihood of coincidences, maths' impact on our lives cannot be understated. Kit Yates is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences and co-director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology at the University of Bath. He completed his PhD in Mathematics at the University of Oxford in 2011. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 21 January 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew McGhee, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Alison Woollard shows how we can use special genes to make worms' muscle
Why does a spinning top stand up? Why doesn't a rolling wheel fall over? And how does a falling cat always man
Alison Woollard demonstrates how DNA replicates when it divides, with some
Can psychedelics really induce mystical-type experiences if used in the right circumstances? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe In this short clip from his talk on psychedelics and the mind, Michael Pollan gives an example of how psychedelic drug therapy can result in profound experiences. Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/LcAj1oxMT9U Michael Pollan is a bestselling author of books on human nature and nutrition, famously the 'Omnvivore's Dilemma'. In mid-life, he turned his attention to one of the most intriguing stories of the 20th century; the scientific promise and cultural burial of psychedelic research and its renaissance today in the public conversation around mental health, palliative care, addictive behaviours and a loss of personal meaning and connection in modern societies. The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
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Alison Woollard explains how we can now use c
Humans have an odd relationship with fear and pleasure. We seek out horror movies, rollercoasters and extreme experiences on a weirdly regular basis - but why? Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Thrill-seekers will attest to the rush we can get from being hurtled around a theme park and dropped into the pitch black at terrifying speeds. But there’s something undoubtedly confusing about the link we experience between being petrified and pleasure. In this talk Brendan Walker explores the ‘thrill-seeking gene’, how we can optimise rides to reverse-engineer fear, and why we find it so fun to be frightened. Professor Brendan Walker’s expertise spans art, design, science, technology, and engineering. He has spoken at Tate Modern about his work, hosted the Global Design Forum for Sir John Sorrell, and facilitated sessions for Crafts Council, as well as developing and delivering science and technology Christmas public lectures. He currently holds the post of Professor of Creative Industries at Middlesex University, and has previously held posts as Deputy Head of Design Interactions at the Royal College of Art, and Principal Research Fellow in Computer Science at the University of Nottingham. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 28 February 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-
Simon Conway Morris shows how animals became fossilised, speeding up the process using liquid nitrogen. Watch the full first lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1996/the-history-in-our-bones/staring-into-the-abyss?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Simon Conway Morris gave the 1996 Christmas Lectures "The History Of Our Bones" about the important role fossils and bones play in helping us understand the past. The first lecture "Staring Into The Abyss", where this clip is from, takes the audience through various skulls of animals from different eras and locations including the Tyrannosaurus rex, the sabre-toothed tiger and the horseshoe crab.
Getting your head around the implications of the many worlds theory can be an almost incomprehensible task. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe In this short clip from the Q&A following his talk on quantum mechanics, theoretical physicist Sean Carroll explores how we can conceive of the branches of the universe and how they could all fit. Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/5hVmeOCJjOU Sean M Carroll is a theoretical physicist, specialising in quantum mechanics, gravitation, cosmology, statistical mechanics, and foundations of physics, with occasional dabblings elsewhere. His official titles are Research Professor of Physics at Caltech and Research Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, writer Jennifer Ouellette. The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Simon Conway Morris shows what the world would have looked like when ancient animals like the Brachiosaurus were alive. Watch the full second lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1996/the-history-in-our-bones/the-fossils-come-alive?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Simon Conway Morris gave the 1996 Christmas Lectures "The History Of Our Bones" about the important role fossils and bones play in helping us understand the past. The second lecture "Fossils Come Alive", where this clip is from, sees Simon using the woolly mammoth as an example of how we can use bones and ancient art to uncover the shape and look of an animal. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1996/the-history-in-our-bones?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Comments have been disabled on this video in compliance with YouTube's COPPA regulations. Our Christmas Lecture series is aimed at children and we have marked the videos to reflect this. You can find out more about COPPA here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9383587?hl=en-GB The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Have you ever wondered about what life on a space satellite must really be like? And how hard it must be to make repairs if things go wrong? Kathryn’s book ‘Handprints on Hubble’ is available now: https://geni.us/H6Tz Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/mHDd9Bo7NQ4 From living in zero gravity to spacewalking hundreds of miles up in the sky, it’s hard not to daydream about the mind-boggling experiences astronauts must have on a daily basis. In this talk retired astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan shares stories from her years spent working on the Hubble Space Telescope and other satellites, revealing the hidden engineers who were behind this technological marvel. Kathryn D. Sullivan is a NASA astronaut (retired), former Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and an inductee in the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Simon Conway Morris turn
When massive stars explode, we get some very strange new celestial objec
Simon Conway Morris demonstrates how awesomely huge pteroda
Technological advances have been changing our lives at an exponential rate foršíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Simon Conway Morris gives us a demonstration of the quant
Can you imagine if each word had its own colour, or you could 'see' different types of music? Subsšíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
George Porter shows what happens on a sunbeam’s journey from the sun to Earth, with some help from John Tyndall’s blue sky tube. Watch the full first lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1976/the-natural-history-of-a-sunbeam/first-light?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description George Porter gave the 1976 Christmas Lectures "The Natural History Of A Sunbeam" about the power of light, from the role it plays in stimulating life to supplying energy to our homes. The first lecture "First Light", where this clip is from, sees George explaining how colour is created through light ‘scattering’ which John Tyndall discovered.
Jim Al-Khalili explores the fundamental concepts of space, time, energy, and ma’‘The World According to Physics’ is available now: https://geni.us/tthctKn Jim Al-Khalili has presented The Life Scientific on Radio 4 since 2011. Although his ‘day job’ is as an academic professor of physics at the University of Surrey, where he also has a chair in the public engagement in science, he has achieved wider prominence as a public scientist, author and broadcaster. He has fronted a number of radio and television documentaries, mainly on BBC4, including Chemistry: A Volatile History, which was nominated for a BAFTA in 2010. This digital lecture was recorded on 8 April 2020 using Webinarjam. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Alan Moore, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Jan Všetíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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In this short clip from her talk 'How To Thi“”. Her first popular math book, How to Bake Pi, was published by Basic Books in 2015 to widespread acclaim including from the New York Times, National Geographic, Scientific American, and she was interviewed around the world including on the BBC, NPR and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Her second book, Beyond Infinity, was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Alan Moore, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Jan Všetíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamaroon, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
George Porter shows how we can project pictures onto geranium leaves using sunlight. Watch the full third lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1976/the-natural-history-of-a-sunbeam/a-leaf-from-nature?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description George Porter gave the 1976 Christmas Lectures "The Natural History Of A Sunbeam" about the power of light, from the role it plays in stimulating life to supplying energy to our homes. The third lecture "A Leaf From Nature", where this clip is from, sees George delving into the link between food and energy in relation to sunlight.
George Porter demonstrates the process of convection, helping to solve the age-old problem of why sauces on our plate stay hot while everything else gets cold. Watch the full fourth lecture of the series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1976/the-natural-history-of-a-sunbeam/candles-from-the-sun?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description George Porter gave the 1976 Christmas Lectures "The Natural History Of A Sunbeam" about the power of light, from the role it plays in stimulating life to supplying energy to our homes. The fourth lecture "Candles From The Sun", where this clip is from, sees George exploring the science behind manmade light and heat. Watch the full series: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1976/the-natural-history-of-a-sunbeam?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description Comments have been disabled on this video in compliance with YouTube's COPPA regulations. Our Christmas Lecture series is aimed at children and we have marked the videos to reflect this. You can find out more about COPPA here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9383587?hl=en-GB The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
In this highlight clip from his talk 'How the Tšíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
George Porter shows how we can make heat engines by harnessing the power of
In physics, why is it that things can have an electric charge, but not‘’ and how this could lead to fundamental advances in electronics with the possibility of magnetic currents that overcome physical limitations faced by electrical currents today. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/MQpNh2nOhpE Felix Flicker is a theoretical physicist working at Oxford University. He holds the Astor Junior Research Fellowship at New College. His interests lie in the application of geometry and topology to condensed matter systems. This lecture was filmed in the Ri on 17 February 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Alan Moore, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Jan Všetíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
The rise of artificial intelligence has seen computers beating chess experts and performing incredibly complex tasks. But why can’t they think the same way we do? Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/Gwa38tzo2Nc We have built incredibly powerful, multi-layered, neural networks capable of learning incredibly quickly and carrying out seemingly impossible tasks, but they still can’t always tell the difference between a polar bear and a dishwasher. In this talk ‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf explores why it is so challenging for any computer-based system, however elaborate, to reason in the same way we do. Vinton G. Cerf is vice president and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google. He contributes to global policy development and continued spread of the Internet. Widely known as one of the "Fathers of the Internet," Cerf is the co-designer of the TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the Internet. He has served in executive positions at MCI, the Corporation for National Research Initiatives and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and on the faculty of Stanford University. This talk was filmed in the Ri on 9 March 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Alan Moore, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weird, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Jan Všetíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: htt
George Porter shows how we can make
Epigenetic modifications change the likelihood of gene expression, anšíček, Joe Godenzi, John C. Vesey, Kellas Lowery, L S, Lasse T. Stendan, Matt Townsend, Michael Morrissey, Michelle J. Zamaroon, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Hillier, Robert Reinecke, and Roger Baker. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
The fact that light travels at the samšíček, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Margaret Barnett, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paweł Zuzelski, Philip Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger S. Gulledge, Roger Shaw and Tim Karr. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Style guides often suggest we should avoid using the passive voice in our writing, but is that always applicable? And what are zombie nouns? Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/OV5J6BfToSw Steven's book "The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century" is available for purchase now - https://geni.us/fRjAJ Steven Pinker is an experimental psychologist and one of the world’s foremost writers on language, mind, and human nature. He is Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University and conducts research on language and cognition but also writes for publications such as the New York Times, Time, and is the author of many books, including The Language Instinct and How the Mind Works. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Alan Moore, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Frances Dunne, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Jan Všetíček, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Margaret Barnett, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paweł Zuzelski, Philip Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger S. Gulledge, Roger Shaw and Tim Karr. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Andrew takes us on a journey to London's Shepherd's Bush Market in 1960, exploring the splendid chemistry of potassium permanganate. Along the way, he will explore redox reactions, colour changes and even the “devil’s element”, phosphorus. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Contents: 0:00 Introduction and a trip to Shepherd's Bush Market 7:10 Intro to Potassium Permanganate 14:50 Dilutions and Avogadro's number 17:00 The chemistry of manganese 24:25 Complex ions 31:40 Oxygen and combustion 40:00 Phosphorus Andrew Szydlo is a chemist and secondary school teacher at Highgate School, well-loved by pupils and Ri attendees alike. The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Susan Schneider explores the philosophy, ethics and cognitive science šíček, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Margaret Barnett, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paweł Zuzelski, Philip Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger S. Gulledge, Roger Shaw and Tim Karr. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Starting with the Ri’s own Michael Faraday, Andr
Recombinant DNA is made by bringing together DNA from differenšíček, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Margaret Barnett, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paweł Zuzelski, Philip Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger S. Gulledge, Roger Shaw and Tim Karr. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Andrew shows around some of the more unusual glasswear in his collec
How do our implicit or 'unintentional' biases affect the way we communicate and perceive the world and how do they affect our decision-making? Pragya's book "Sway" is available now: https://geni.us/EKb6JA Pragya will discuss how bias is playing a role during the current pandemic and how will become an even more important issue in post-covid world. She combines case studies, personal experience, interviews and real world stories underpinned by scientific theories and research, to cover a wide range of implicit biases. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/Hk-JzeCzHzU Pragya Agarwal is a behavioural scientist, inclusivity consultant, two timeTEDx speaker, and an author. Pragya helps organisations create equitable processes, offering keynote talks, audits and workshops in diversity and unconscious bias. She was named as one of top 100 influential women entrepreneurs in the UK for 2018-19, and one of 50 on the 'High and Mighty' List making an impact in the India-UK corridor. She regularly appears on global radio and television platforms including BBC Women's Hour, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Breakfast, Australian Broadcasting Service and Canadian Radio. This talk was streamed live by the Ri on 9 June 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Alan Latteri, Alan Moore, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Frances Dunne, Greg Nagel, Jan Bannister, Jan Všetíček, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Lester Su, Margaret Barnett, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paweł Zuzelski, Philip Brown, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger S. Gulledge, Roger Shaw and Tim Karr. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstit
Andrew explores some of the
Supersymmetry has long been one of the most popular theories iłšetíček, Alan Moore, Michelle J. Zamarron, Fairleigh McGill, Alan Latteri, David Crowner, Matt Townsend, Anonymous, Kellas Lowery, Roger Shaw, Robert Reinecke, Paul Brown, Lasse T. Stendan, David Schick, Joe Godenzi, David Lindo, Roger Baker, Greg Nagel, Rebecca Pan. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Andrew explores the theories of matter which eventually lead to o
Lyman Page describes how tiny variations in the CMB not only reveal t’šetíček, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paul Philippov, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger S. Gulledge, Roger Shaw, Scott Edwardsen, and Tim Karr --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Andrew takes us on a tour of his vintage camera collection, explaining the physics and chemistry of photography along the way. The tour is followed by a demonstration of the chemical processes of developing photographic paper by making a simple photogram. This video is the first of two videos exploring the history and chemistry of photography - the second part will be published next week. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:55 - Pinhole cameras 05:10 - The first photograph 10:09 - The first cameras 19:35 - Henri Cartier Bresson 22:00 - SLR cameras 23:25 - Other interesting cameras 27:55 - Digital cameras 29:37 - Demonstrating the chemistry of photograms Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Mathematical models can investigate the spread of diseašíček, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paul Philippov, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger S. Gulledge, Roger Shaw, Scott Edwardsen, and Tim Karr. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Product links on this page are affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Andrew uses a Victorian era camera to demonstrate the full pro
The possibility of life on Mars has fascinated scientists like Galileo, Wi’šetíček, Michelle J. Zamarron, Andrew Downing, Fairleigh McGill, Alan Latteri, David Crowner, Matt Townsend, Anonymous, Kellas Lowery, Andrew McGhee, Roger Shaw, Robert Reinecke, Paul Brown, Lasse T. Stendan, David Schick, Joe Godenzi, Dave Ostler, Osian Gwyn Williams, David Lindo, Roger Baker, Greg Nagel, and Rebecca Pan. --- Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
Andrew shows how many of the tools that make our life easier are powered by engines, often internal combustion engines. Starting with a demonstration of a manual sewing machine, and the latest in fashionable North London face-wear, we are shown the workings of both a petrol lawnmower and chainsaw. We finish up with some fiery demonstrations of why petrol is used as a fuel in engines. Chapters: 00:00 - Tour of an essex sewing machine 03:52 - A word of warning 06:10 - Problematic tree 10:45 - Petrol lawnmower 11:25 - Using a petrol chainsaw 14:43 - Two stroke and four stroke motors 19:51 - How petrol burns 24:22 - A more explosive use of petrol 28:40 - Andrew's lockdown gardening projects Andrew Szydlo is a chemist and secondary school teacher at Highgate School, well-loved by pupils and Ri attendees alike. He has given public lectures around the country, been featured on TV shows and has become a popular regular face on our channel. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Andrew explores the well know but perhaps not so well understood Archimedes principle. We start off in ancient Sicily for a surprising dip in the bath with Archimedes, followed by a variety of experiments and demonstrations back in Andrew's basement lab. the properties of both liquids and gases are explored in a whistle-stop tour of this ancient but still vitally important scientific principle. Chapters: 00:00 - Archimedes and the golden crown 07:45 - Introduction to Archimedes principle 08:30 - Using Archimedes principle experimentally 16:07 - Rubber, and Hooke's Law 19:23 - The hydro-static balance 20:45 - Liquids, gasses and compressability 24:51 - Archimedes principle with elastic fluids 28:59 - Compressible hydrogen gas 30:42 - Buoyancy 34:36 - Summary Andrew Szydlo is a chemist and secondary school teacher at Highgate School, well-loved by pupils and Ri attendees alike. He has given public lectures around the country, been featured on TV shows and has become a popular regular face on our channel. Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter
Jim explores what are the most popular interpretations of quantum mechanic‘’. Jim's book "Quantum Reality" is now available on Amazon: https://geni.us/OF5X Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/Udy2Rs-t47o Jim Baggott is an award-winning science writer. He trained as a scientist, completing a doctorate in chemical physics at the University of Oxford in the early 80s, before embarking on post-doctoral research studies at Oxford and at Stanford University in California. He gave up a tenured lectureship at the University of Reading after five years in order to gain experience in the commercial world. He worked for Shell International Petroleum for 11 years before leaving to establish his own business consultancy and training practice. He won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Marlow Medal for his contributions to scientific research in 1989. This talk was streamed live by the Ri on 14 July 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Justin, Scott Edwardsen, Atin Kothari, Paul Philippov, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Gou Ranon, Christina Baum, Martin Steed, Frances Dunne, jonas.app, Tim Karr, Adam Leos, Andrew Weir, Jan Všetíček, Michelle J. Zamarron, Andrew Downing, Fairleigh McGill, Alan Latteri, David Crowner, Matt Townsend, Anonymous, Kellas Lowery, Andrew McGhee, Roger Shaw, Robert Reinecke, Paul Brown, Lasse T. Stendan, David Schick, Joe Godenzi, Dave Ostler, Osian Gwyn Williams, David Lindo, Roger Baker, Greg Nagel, and Rebecca Pan. --- Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which
Our solar system can be a stormy place. Events’’s atmosphere which sporadically erupt into the Solar System. If these eruptions reach the Earth they can drive major space weather events. She is interested in how the magnetic configuration of the eruptions relates to geomagnetic activity and what this means for those living in the UK. This talk was streamed live by the Ri on 21 July 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Adam Leos, Alan Latteri, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Christina Baum, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Frances Dunne, Gou Ranon, Greg Nagel, Jan Všetíček, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paul Philippov, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger Shaw, Scott Edwardsen, Tim Karr, and William Billy Robillard. --- Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
The brain might be the most complicated object in the universe. Matthew Cobb explains how we know what we know. Matthew's book "The Idea of the Brain" is available now on Amazon: https://geni.us/qB28 Today we tend to picture the brain as a computer. Earlier scientists thought about it in their own technological terms: as a telephone switchboard, or a clock, or all manner of fantastic mechanical or hydraulic devices. Could the right metaphor unlock the brain's deepest secrets once and for all? Galloping through centuries of wild speculation and ingenious, sometimes macabre anatomical investigations, scientist and historian Matthew Cobb reveals how we came to our present state of knowledge. Our latest theories allow us to create artificial memories in the brain of a mouse, and to build AI programmes capable of extraordinary cognitive feats. A complete understanding seems within our grasp. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/hTl2zXPjGWs Matthew Cobb is professor of zoology at the University of Manchester, where his research focuses on the sense of smell, insect behaviour and the history of science. This lecture was filmed in the Ri on 12 March 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Adam Leos, Alan Latteri, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Christina Baum, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Frances Dunne, Gou Ranon, Greg Nagel, Jan Všetíček, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paul Philippov, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger Shaw, Scott Edwardsen, Stephan Giersche, Tim Karr, and William 'Billy' Robillard. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr:
Anthony Zee gives us a tour of gravity through Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. Anthony's book "On Gravity" is available now - https://geni.us/xAf86t. Starting with the discovery of gravity waves, Anthony goes on to explain how gravity can be understood in comparison to other classical field theories, presents the idea of curved spacetime and the action principle, and explores cutting-edge topics, including black holes and Hawking radiation. And what can our current knowledge tell us about what we don't yet know, from quantum gravity to mysteries of dark matter and energy. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/OPBh7FCarGE Anthony Zee is a physicist, writer, and currently a professor at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and the physics department of the University of California, Santa Barbara. Professor Zee has authored or co-authored more than 200 scientific publications and several books. He has written on particle physics, condensed matter physics, anomalies in physics, random matrix theory, superconductivity, the quantum Hall effect, and other topics in theoretical physics and evolutionary biology, as well as their various interrelations. This talk was streamed live by the Ri on 28 July 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: Adam Leos, Alan Latteri, Andrew Downing, Andrew McGhee, Andrew Weir, Anonymous, Christina Baum, Dave Ostler, David Crowner, David Lindo, David Schick, Fairleigh McGill, Frances Dunne, Gou Ranon, Greg Nagel, Jan Všetíček, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paul Philippov, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger Shaw, Scott Edwardsen, Tim Karr, and William Billy Robillard. --- Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution
Cancer has been with us since the dawn of time, but it was only šíček, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Joe Godenzi, jonas.app, Kellas Lowery, Lasse T. Stendan, Martin Steed, Matt Townsend, Michelle J. Zamarron, Osian Gwyn Williams, Paul Brown, Paul Philippov, Rebecca Pan, Robert Reinecke, Roger Baker, Roger Shaw, Scott Edwardsen, Stephan Giersche, Tim Karr, and William 'Billy' Robillard. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.
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In the year 2000 it was announced that seven of the biggest unsolved problems in mathematics would each be given a $1million prize. Only one has been solved. Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/AFc7kGfLSIc Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe The seven million dollar equations are: the Riemann hypothesis, Navier-Stokes equations, P vs NP, the Poincare conjecture, Yang-Mills mass-gap hypothesis, the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture, and the Hodge conjecture. In this ta
Guiding us through major concepts in quantum mechanics, cosmology, string theory and more, Katie Mack describes how small tweaks to our incomplete understanding of reality, can result in vastly different endings for our universe. Katie's book "The End of Everything" is available now: https://geni.us/tPqg Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/FEfhUsZBrGk Subscribe for regular science videos: http://bit.ly/RiSubscRibe Katie Mack is a theoretical astrophysicist and one of the most popular scientists on
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As robots are increasingly taking over from human stargazers, Emily Levesque reveals the rapidly changing world of the professional astronomer. Emily's book is available now: https://geni.us/cA2J Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/qTJAvPfjhKA Astronomers journey to some of the most inaccessible parts of the globe while handling equipment worth millions. It is a life of unique delights and absurdities, and one that may be drawing to a close. Soon it will be the robots, not humans, gazing at the sky
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