The Royal Institution Courses

The Big Picture - From the Big Bang to the Meaning of Life - with Sean Carroll

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Sean Carroll explores the cosmos, from the Big Bang to consciousness, tying fundamental physics to human experience and addressing life's big questions in this thought-provoking talk on the nature of reality and existence.

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• 1 hour 4 minutes
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• Free Video

The Science of Behaviour Change

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Explore the science of behavior change, its societal impact, and strategies for effective interventions. Learn how understanding decision-making can lead to beneficial personal and collective outcomes.

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• 33 minutes
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• Free Video

How Quantum Will Affect Cities

Discover how quantum technologies will revolutionize smart cities, enhancing navigation, security, and real-time data analysis even without satellite availability, with quantum photonics expert Ruth Oulton.

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• 1 hour 5 minutes
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A Step Back in Time at the Royal Institution

Explore the fascinating history of the Royal Institution with David Philips as he discusses its pioneering role in science education for young people over the past 200 years.

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• 13 minutes
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Engineering a Swarm

Discover how swarm engineering expert Sabine Hauert explores mechanisms to create 'swarms for people' across various applications, from nanomedicine to environmental monitoring, and the path to making swarms trustworthy and deployable.

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• 44 minutes
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The Truth About Food: How Food Makes Us - Lecture 2

Discover how food fuels and rebuilds our bodies through explosive experiments and fascinating insights into cellular power stations, body composition, and the surprising science behind human growth and nutrition.

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• 59 minutes
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The Journey of Food Through Our Body - Part 1

Explore the fascinating journey of food through the human digestive system, from initial taste sensations to final digestion, with engaging demonstrations and interactive experiments led by Dr. van Tulleken.

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• 59 minutes
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The Big Food Hack: Evolution and Science of Food Processing - Lecture 3

Explore the evolution of human food systems, from ancient microbial beginnings to modern food processing, while discovering scientific insights into how we've transformed eating habits and their impact on our bodies.

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• 1 hour
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Ultra Processed Foods and the Third Age of Eating

Explore the health implications of ultra-processed foods in modern diets, examining their widespread availability, addictive nature, and impact on public health through expert medical insights.

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• 1 hour
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The Chemical History of a Candle - A Modern Interpretation of Faraday's Classic Lecture

Discover the fascinating chemistry and physics of candle flames through dynamic demonstrations inspired by Faraday's historic 1861 Christmas lectures, featuring spectacular experiments and surprising revelations.

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• 1 hour 23 minutes
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• Free Video

Pushing the Limits: Animal Adaptations in Extreme Environments - Lecture 5

Discover fascinating animal adaptations for survival in extreme environments, from antifreeze blood to specialized fur, and learn how humans cope with challenging conditions from Antarctic exploration to high-G forces.

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• 55 minutes
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How Our Bodies and Animals Are Trained by Sunlight - Lecture 4

Explore how sunlight trains our bodies and animal behaviors, from circadian rhythms to hibernation patterns, and discover fascinating insights into life spans across different species.

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• 58 minutes
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How Animals and Humans Regulate Body Temperature - Lecture 3

Discover how humans and animals maintain constant body temperatures across different environments, from ocean depths to desert heat, with fascinating insights into biological adaptation mechanisms.

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• 58 minutes
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Energy Balance and Food: Understanding Calories and Body Weight - Lecture 2

Discover how the body balances energy intake and expenditure, exploring food types, metabolism, and fascinating comparisons of eating patterns between humans and various animals in nature.

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• 57 minutes
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Sense and Sensitivity: Understanding Body Regulation and Homeostasis - Lecture 1

Discover how our body's intricate sensory systems maintain balance and regulate vital functions, featuring live demonstrations with Olympic athlete Chris Boardman and insights into animal sensory adaptations.

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• 58 minutes
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