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.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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.

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

How to Maximise Your Imagination - With Martin Reeves

Discover a six-step process to harness imagination, spark new ideas, and explore its untapped potential in science, tech, and beyond. Learn to systematically cultivate creativity and innovation.

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

The Joy of Abstract Mathematical Thinking - With Eugenia Cheung

Explore abstract mathematical thinking through category theory, discovering its applications in everyday life, inequalities, and current events. Gain insights into abstraction, context, and relationships in mathematics.

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

Chaos Theory and Geometry - Can They Predict Our World? With Tim Palmer

Explore chaos theory's geometry to predict uncertain phenomena like weather, pandemics, and quantum physics. Discover insights into the universe and ourselves through fractal patterns and probabilistic approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mapping the Universe - Dark Energy, Black Holes, and Gravity – With Chris Clarkson

Explore the cosmos with Chris Clarkson as he unravels the mysteries of dark energy, black holes, and gravity, discussing cutting-edge cosmological surveys and their impact on our understanding of the universe's structure and evolution.

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

Massive Stars and Supernovae – With Thomas Haworth

Explore the formation, life, and explosive death of massive stars, their impact on galaxies, and recent discoveries in planetary science through engaging demonstrations and simulations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Has the James Webb Space Telescope Discovered in Its First Year? – With Naomi Rowe-Gurney

Explore the James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking discoveries in our Solar System, from Mars to the Kuiper Belt, and learn about its unique capabilities, launch, and future missions in this comprehensive presentation.

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

The Geopolitical Space Race – With Tim Marshall

Explore the geopolitical implications of space exploration with Tim Marshall, covering international relations, astropolitics, and the future of human colonization beyond Earth.

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

Exoplanets and the Search for Life in the Universe - With Chris Impey

Explore the fascinating world of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life. Learn about habitability, space exploration, and the potential for discovering Earth-like planets in our vast universe.

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

Computer Modelling for Molecular Science – With Sir Richard Catlow

Explore how high-performance computer simulations revolutionize scientific understanding, from molecular behavior to planetary-scale hypotheses, with applications in crystallography, materials science, and battery technology.

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

Searching for New Physics With Low-Energy Techniques - With Danielle Speller

Explore cutting-edge experiments using low-energy techniques to search for new physics phenomena, combining nuclear, particle, and astrophysics to uncover mysteries of matter and mass.

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

How Does Genetics Help Conserve Rare Plants? - With Mike Fay

Explore how genetics aids in conserving rare plants, focusing on the lady's slipper orchid's revival in England. Learn about DNA analysis, propagation techniques, and collaborative efforts in plant conservation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nanomaterials for the Future - With Nguyen TK Thanh

Explore innovative research on plasmonic and magnetic nanomaterials, their synthesis, and applications in healthcare. Discover cutting-edge developments in nanoparticle technology for medical treatments and diagnostics.

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

What Is Dark Matter? - With Peter Fisher

Explore dark matter's nature and its gravitational effects on galaxies with particle physicist Peter Fisher. Learn about ongoing research and its potential impact on science.

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