The Royal Institution Courses

Cracking Ancient Codes - Egyptian Hieroglyphs with Andrew Robinson

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Explore the fascinating journey of deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, from the Rosetta Stone to the contributions of scholars like Champollion and Young. Uncover the methods and breakthroughs in cracking this ancient code.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Look Inside a Volcano - with Christopher Jackson

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Explore 3D seismic imaging techniques to uncover volcanic structures and evolution, offering insights into their internal composition and underlying 'plumbing systems'.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Role Does Our Microbiome Play in a Healthy Diet? - With Tim Spector

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Tim Spector explores the crucial role of the microbiome in our diet and overall health, challenging conventional nutrition wisdom and offering insights on improving gut diversity for better well-being.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Neuroscience of Addiction - With Marc Lewis

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Neuroscientist Marc Lewis challenges the disease model of addiction, proposing a developmental approach. He explores brain changes, behavioral patterns, and effective treatment strategies for overcoming addiction.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

High Energy Physics at the LHC - Jon Butterworth

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Professor Jon Butterworth explores high energy physics at the Large Hadron Collider, discussing the Standard Model, Atlas detector, and the search for the Higgs boson in this Royal Institution discourse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Redefining Disability - Balancing Medical, Social, and Cultural Perspectives

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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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

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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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DNA Family Secrets: Genealogy and Forensics Through Genetic Analysis

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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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Lasers to Create Fusion and Save the World

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Explore the potential of lasers in creating fusion energy, from basic principles to cutting-edge research, with physicist Kate Lancaster's journey through this extreme world of science.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What is Regenerative Medicine?

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Experts discuss cutting-edge regenerative medicine, exploring smart materials for bone healing, kidney restoration, and diabetes reversal, as well as the potential of stem cells in medical treatments.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Explosive Science

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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
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Measurement and Navigation in War - Lecture 5

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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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Neuromorphic Computing - Faster Solutions for Scientific Breakthroughs

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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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Shaping the Future - Quantum Physics, Time Travel, and the Physics of Information - Lecture 5

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Explore quantum physics, time travel possibilities, and how quantum mechanics might shape our future through consciousness and information theory.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Neuroscience of the Teenage Brain - With Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

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Explore adolescent brain development, risk-taking behavior, and social influences with neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore. Gain insights into the unique aspects of teenage cognition and decision-making.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video