The purpose of the Royal Institution is to connect as many people as possible with science. We've been doing it for well over 200 years and have an international reach, working with world-leading ...

How many Pikachus does it take to power a lightbulb? How much does a Charizard eat? Can Wailord actually live in the ocean? And why does the world of Pokémon seem to ignore the basic laws of physics?

Ada Lovelace Day Live is back! The annual ‘science cabaret’ returns with a fantastic line-up of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), who will share their experiences, insights ...

It is with great sadness that we report the death on the 19th May of Peter Day, who served as Director of the RI from 1991 to 1998. It is with great sadness that we report the death on the 19th May of ...

Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire round three! Essential cookies are enabled by default to give you the best ...

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Help us create more opportunities for everyone to discover, discuss and critically examine science and the way it shapes our lives. The Ri has been connecting people with science for over 200 years.

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