The Royal Institution Courses

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

6 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

An Introduction to Paranormal Psychology - With Chris French

4 ratings

An introduction to anomalistic psychology, examining paranormal beliefs and experiences through cognitive biases and scientific explanations.

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

What Is Epigenetics? - With Nessa Carey

3 ratings

An introduction to epigenetics exploring how gene regulation shapes organisms and challenges the idea that DNA alone determines destiny.

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

Particle Physics Made Easy - With Pauline Gagnon

3 ratings

An accessible exploration of the Standard Model, Higgs boson, Large Hadron Collider, and unanswered questions about dark matter.

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

Antimicrobial Resistance - The End of Modern Medicine?

3 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

Cracking Ancient Codes - Cuneiform Writing with Irving Finkel

2 ratings

Explore how cuneiform emerged in Mesopotamia, how its signs and syllables worked, and how scholars deciphered this ancient writing system.

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

Redefining Disability - Balancing Medical, Social, and Cultural Perspectives

2 ratings

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

Realizing Your Goals Through Philosophy - Strategies for Well-Being and Value Fulfillment

2 ratings

Explore how philosophical theories can guide you in understanding your values, resolving conflicts, and achieving your life goals. Learn practical strategies for personal growth and well-being.

• YouTube
• 51 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

How to Build a Satellite – With Stuart Eves

2 ratings

Explore how satellites are engineered across their full life cycle, from surviving launch and controlling orbit to power, radiation, servicing, and disposal.

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

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

2 ratings

Steven Pinker uses linguistics and cognitive science to replace style-guide dogma with evidence-based principles for clear, effective writing.

• YouTube
• 54 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

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

Quantum Computing in the 21st Century – With David Jamieson

1 rating

Explore how qubits and quantum states could enable large-scale computers, and the precision engineering challenges involved in building them.

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