Join the Ri as it reopens with a fresh new spark, offering events ranging from mathematics and illusions to the mysteries of ...

Dean Burnett combines his personal story with expert analysis to uncover how emotions make us who we are.

Da Vinci expert Martin Kemp explores why Leonardo da Vinci's revolutionary thinking remains startlingly relevant today. Discover how Leonardo saw humanity as integral to nature's design, viewing the ...

Join new and former Ig Nobel Prize winners to celebrate the awards which make you laugh, then think.

Have you ever wondered how the universe will end? What about why we dream? Or even why are there so many beetles?! Join author Peter Gallivan to explore the curious and surprising corners of science ...

Asthma is a common childhood condition and one of the most common causes for childhood admissions to hospital. Medical understanding of underlying factors that trigger asthma symptoms has developed ...

Event type This is a theatre only event where the speakers and audience are together in our Theatre. By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the ...

Martin Reeves reveals how innovation in science and technology really come about, using new research done on Ri premises.

In the hidden world of forensic chemistry, miniscule molecules can tell us stories and invisible traces can provide key information for achieving justice. From fingerprints to fibres and even ...

The Ri is the place to discover the latest developments from firm favourites and Wifi Wars founders Steve McNeil and Rob Sedgebeer. You'll get hands on with their unique future-tech video gaming ...

What do aliens look like? What’s the worst holiday destination in the Universe? And could there be another Earth out there? Join astronomer and author Matt Bothwell as we hunt for signs of life across ...