Family Fun Days are suitable for children aged 7–12, though older and younger siblings are very welcome. All children under ...

While visiting us in London makes for a fantastic day out, you don't need to leave your home to be a part of our community of curious minds. Here are some ways to explore science online with us.

Take control of space for the day in this challenge-based workshop. Students will explore the basics of the solar system and space travel, looking at current missions exploring space. By using ...

Masterclass STEM Engagement Interns 2026 Join the Royal Institution (Ri) for a 3-month PhD internship to gain experience of science communication and outreach ...

Demonstrations PhD Intern 2025 A unique opportunity to join the Ri for 3 months at its’ busiest and most exciting time of year: the planning, filming, and broadcasting of the Christmas Lectures.

We take a peek behind the scientific scenes of the last 10 years to explore the milestones in AI research that brought us to the present day.

Sci-fi is not all just fun and games. Megan Stephens reflects on the influence the genre has had on real-life research and technology. We’re all familiar with the trappings of science fiction, many of ...

Defining the Basics Before we consider the differences between artificial intelligence and regular computing, it’s worth taking a moment to define what these terms mean. Regular computing, often ...

Tyndall soon established that carbon dioxide and water vapour were among the gases that absorbed heat, and also that they radiated heat, the physical basis of the greenhouse effect. In making these ...

Transporting gunpowder The mining and engineering industries in the 19th century relied heavily on gunpowder as an explosive to aid their work. However, storing and transporting gunpowder on wooden ...

Magic squares have fascinated mathematicians for centuries. Today, they continue to do so as part of our Ri Masterclasses for young students around the UK, as they explore the wonders of mathematics, ...