347K views · 8.5K reactions | The secret's out!  The 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI, will be presented by Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and will be about outer space and all the scientific wonders beyond planet Earth. We can't wait until December! Find out more: rigb.org/christmas-lectures | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

This photo from the Apollo 8 mission was a game-changer. 📷 Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells us about Earthrise. We are SO EXCITED for Maggie's upcoming 2025 Christmas Lectures. Meanwhile, you can watch this lecture about her career and the JWST here: youtube.com/watch?v=34lfctBcbeE | Royal Institution of Great Britain

Carl Sagan "Galaxies Beyond Our Own" (Royal Institution Lectures) ❤☮🌎 #carlsagan #universe #science #stars | Saganism

Our world-class science lectures are accessible for free or better than half-price to our Members. Plus, ad-free videos, and entry to our Christmas Lectures ballot! | Royal Institution of Great Britain

174K views · 3.6K reactions | It's our birthday!  The Royal Institution was founded on this day in 1799 for "the teaching by courses of Philosophical Lectures and Experiments, the application of Science to the Common Purposes of Life". In this video from 1985, George Porter tells a brief history of the Ri. | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

New podcast episode 🎧 Alzheimer’s Disease is caused by the excessive build-up of proteins in the brain. Neuroscientist Tomi Akingbade explains how inflammation could be playing a role in the progression of Alzheimer’s, and what this could mean for future research. Listen now: shows.acast.com/ri-science-podcast/episodes/the-role-of-inflammation-in-alzheimers-disease-with-tomi-aki | Royal Institution of Great Britain

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

68K views · 2.9K reactions | What is science, and how can it enrich our lives? Jim Al-Khalili tells us about how knowing more about the world around us can empower us. | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook