23K views · 725 reactions | Hear more from the 2023 Christmas Lecturer, Mike Wooldridge, as he explains what Artificial Intelligence is. Remember to tune in tonight on BBC Four or iPlayer to watch the first lecture in which we will uncover the truth about AI. The CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution are supported by CGI | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

The second instalment of our 2023 CHRISTMAS LECTURES , supported by CGI, is tonight 🙌 Join Mike Wooldridge as he explores the ways in which we already encounter AI in our daily lives. 📺 Watch on BBC Four & iPlayer from 8pm. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

Carl Sagan "When the Sun Consumes the Earth" Royal Institution Lectures ❤☮🌎 #carlsagan #sun #science #earth | Saganism

Free school science shows alert! 🔥 The Ri and Science Made Simple have teamed up to bring funded school science shows in Welsh, in addition to the English ones we already offer! Schools all over the UK can apply to receive a visit from the Ri, which includes three science show performances and a CPD training session for teachers—all absolutely free. Follow the link to register and be the first to know when applications open for the 2026-2027 academic year: rigb.org/learning/grants-schools -- Si

Why do atoms form those lovely regular structures when packed together? ⚛️ Sir Richard Catlow shows us with a surprisingly simple yet effective demonstration. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

214K views · 4.3K reactions | What an electric demonstration! ⚡For a taste of what our events for curious young minds are like, Dan Plane (Ri Head of Demo) shows us how static electricity works. This clip will make your hairs stand up! | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook