The Royal Institution Courses

What Is Epigenetics? - With Nessa Carey

3 ratings

Explore the fascinating world of epigenetics, its impact on gene expression, and how it shapes our lives beyond DNA. Learn about groundbreaking research and potential applications in medicine and psychology.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Particle Physics Made Easy - With Pauline Gagnon

3 ratings

Explore particle physics, the Large Hadron Collider, and CERN's groundbreaking research with Pauline Gagnon. Discover the Higgs boson, dark matter, and potential revolutions in our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

An Introduction to Paranormal Psychology - With Chris French

3 ratings

Explore the scientific explanations for paranormal phenomena through anomalistic psychology. Uncover cognitive biases, probability misconceptions, and cross-cultural interpretations of seemingly unexplainable experiences.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Psychology of Thinking - Exploring Human Reasoning and Decision-Making

2 ratings

Explore human reasoning with psychologist Richard Nisbett, uncovering insights to improve decision-making and critical thinking in various aspects of life and society.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Explosive Science

2 ratings

Explore the fascinating world of explosives with expert Chris Bishop, delving into their uses, origins, and properties through thrilling demonstrations and scientific insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Cracking Ancient Codes - Cuneiform Writing with Irving Finkel

2 ratings

Explore the origins of cuneiform writing and its decoding, uncovering ancient secrets like the Noah's Ark story. Learn about this revolutionary invention that made history possible.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive into Earth's Most Misunderstood Predators

2 ratings

Explore the fascinating world of sharks with marine biologist David Shiffman, discussing their importance, threats, and conservation, while debunking common misconceptions about these misunderstood predators.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Build a Satellite – With Stuart Eves

2 ratings

Explore satellite engineering, from construction to disposal, including mega-constellations like Starlink. Learn about power generation, temperature control, orbit determination, and radiation protection in space.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Linguistics, Style and Writing in the 21st Century - With Steven Pinker

2 ratings

Steven Pinker explores the importance of effective writing in the digital age, offering evidence-based insights on style, clarity, and communication that challenge traditional writing advice.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Antimicrobial Resistance - The End of Modern Medicine?

2 ratings

Explore the global threat of antimicrobial resistance with Dame Sally Davies. Learn about its causes, spread, and urgent need for action to preserve modern medicine's effectiveness.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Measurement and Navigation in War - Lecture 5

1 rating

Explore how navigation evolved from chronometers to satellites, revealing the dual-edged nature of precise positioning technology in both peaceful exploration and warfare applications.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Neuromorphic Computing - Faster Solutions for Scientific Breakthroughs

1 rating

Explore neuromorphic computing with Johan Mentink, learning how brain-inspired computing paradigms offer energy-efficient, faster solutions to computational problems that could enable scientific breakthroughs.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Redefining Disability - Balancing Medical, Social, and Cultural Perspectives

1 rating

Exploring approaches to disability, balancing medical, social, and cultural perspectives. Redefining disability through historical context and modern understanding to promote inclusion and equality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is Interstellar Travel Possible? - Challenges and Realities of Space Exploration

1 rating

NASA scientist explores challenges and possibilities of interstellar travel, discussing latest exoplanet discoveries, promising missions, and technologies that may enable us to reach the stars.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DNA Family Secrets: Genealogy and Forensics Through Genetic Analysis

1 rating

Explore the fascinating world of genetic genealogy with Professor Turi King, covering DNA's role in tracing ancestry, solving historical mysteries, and its impact on forensics and family history research.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video