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@rigb.orgDon't miss the 2026 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, supported by CGI—Jim Al-Khalili will lead us on a journey through the science of time and timekeeping.
Find out more: rigb.org/christmas-le...
@rigb.orgAtomic clocks are some of the most accurate timekeeping devices on Earth ⏰ Leon Lobo from the National Physical Laboratory explains how they work.
@rigb.orgThe Einstein Telescope will be one of the most powerful tools for testing the theory of General Relativity.
Join theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf as he delves into what it does, what we are hoping to learn, and the scientific collaboration between countries. www.rigb.org/whats-on/ein...
@rigb.orgJoin us this Halloween to uncover long-forgotten tales where science and the paranormal have intersected 👻
We'll attempt to recreate the science that has led Ri speakers through the years to think that there may be more to this world (and building) than meets the eye...
www.rigb.org/whats-on/shr...
@undaunted-hq.bsky.socialReposted by @rigb.orgGreenhouse Demo Day is on the horizon! 19 early-stage deeptech ventures tackling climate change across energy, infrastructure, materials, biotech & nature will pitch to investors on the iconic Ri stage.
Tap into next-gen ideas & tech at the forefront of tackling climate change ➡️ luma.com/9sb4scx0
@geeknproud42.bsky.socialReposted by @rigb.orgFilming day @rigb.org
AI and assistive technology can give disabled people greater independence, but communication is more than transmitting words. It’s timing, humour, emotion and spontaneity.
What makes you feel genuinely heard in a conversation?
@astroroyalscot.bsky.socialReposted by @rigb.orgSo sad to hear that the iconic, trailblazing, Apollo 11 moon landing software engineering lead, Margaret Hamilton, is no longer with us. Love this image of her, standing next to a print out of the software that landed Buzz Aldrin and Neil Amstrong on the moon! 👩🔬🔭🛰️🧪
ℹ️: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@rigb.orgTime to learn more about...time! ⏰
In the 2026 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, supported by CGI, @jimalkhalili.bsky.social will tackle mind-melting questions like: Does time have a direction? Have humans already time-travelled? Did time exist before the Big Bang?
Find out more 👇 www.rigb.org/christmas-le...
@rigb.orgCould time itself have disappeared at the beginning of the Universe?
Thomas Hertog explores the model he developed with Stephen Hawking—and a radically different picture of what happened at the Big Bang.
Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=fY3M...
@rigb.orgHi, apologies for the slow reply. This event is in-person only and it won't be livestreamed. Some information about livestream events has accidentally made it onto this page, which understandably can create confusion. We looked into why this happened and took steps to prevent it in the future!
@rigb.orgHave you ever seen a black flame? ⚫🔥 Most streetlights in the UK are now LED, but we love this neat trick involving an old-school sodium lamp.
@rigb.orgFrom the molecules in medicines to the nanoparticles delivering them, chemistry is shaping the way we treat disease.
Join Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu to discover how we can get molecules to obey us. www.rigb.org/whats-on/dis...
@rigb.orgNuclear fusion could transform how we power the world. But will the future of fusion be shaped by collaboration or competition?
Join fusion physicist Alan Costley as he explores the global race for fusion power. www.rigb.org/whats-on/glo...
@rigb.orgScience, comedy and songs—brought together in one wonderfully unnecessary evening.
@standupmaths.bsky.social, @helenarney.bsky.social, Steve Mould and more return to the Ri for a night of fascinating things in outrageous detail. www.rigb.org/whats-on/eve...
@rigb.orgIs the idea of cryogenically preserving people more fiction than science? 🧊
Neuroscientist @arielzj.bsky.social tells us how we're already doing something similar with bits of biological material.
Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=RYKDS0MQRH4
@rcnlibraries.bsky.socialReposted by @rigb.orgOur friends @rigb.org are hosting a fantastic talk next week. Details below ⤵
Art cure: The science of how the arts transform our health
Psychobiologist and world-leading expert Daisy Fancourt reveals how art improves our health.
www.rigb.org/whats-on/art-cure-science-how-arts-transform-our-health
@rigb.orgFrom alchemy to wool, the science of the past can help us understand the world today.
Meet the Ri’s new Freer Fellows and explore their fascinating research. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
@rigb.orgBig fans of Fran blowing things up here 🙋
@fotsn.bsky.socialReposted by @rigb.org"Scott likes to blow things up".
We're so excited to welcome Fran Scott to the stage for our next show at @rigb.org
You can expect things to go boom, audience smiles to stretch widely and to feel the heat reach the back of the room!
You coming along? >>>> fotsn.com/tickets
@rigb.orgGrab your headphones and dive into the most-listened-to Ri Science Podcast episodes, packed with big questions, surprising discoveries and brilliant science.
Perfect listening for #WorldPodcastDay! 🎧
