The Royal Institution Courses

How Can Maths Help Us Make Better Predictions? – With Kit Yates

Explore how mathematical concepts like non-linearity, randomness, and exponential growth can improve decision-making and predictions, challenging common biases and enhancing reasoning skills.

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

The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness - With David Peña-Guzmán

Explore animal consciousness through dreams, examining scientific research and philosophical theories. Discover implications for animal cognition, ethics, and rights in this thought-provoking presentation.

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

Materialising Artificial Intelligence - With Wilfred G. van der Wiel

Explore brain-inspired nanosystems and their potential for efficient information processing, discussing technological implications and the future of artificial intelligence in material form.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Joy of Science - With Jim Al-Khalili

Explore the power of scientific thinking with Jim Al-Khalili. Learn how to navigate uncertainty, guard against bias, and embrace evidence-based reasoning for clarity and empowerment in decision-making.

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

The Search for Objective Reality - With Jim Peebles

Explore the nature of science and objective reality through cosmology with Nobel laureate P.J.E. Peebles. Delve into key concepts like dark matter, the expanding universe, and acoustic oscillations in this thought-provoking lecture.

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

Existential Physics - Answering Life's Biggest Questions With Sabine Hossenfelder

Explore life's biggest questions through modern physics with Sabine Hossenfelder. Delve into free will, the nature of the universe, and the limits of human knowledge using insights from quantum mechanics and cosmology.

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