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

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

Sound needs a medium to travel — in this case, air. 🔊 Physicist Charles Taylor beautifully demonstrated this during his 1989 Christmas Lectures on the science of music. Watch the full series here: rigb.org/explore-science/explore/video/exploring-music-what-music-1989 This year, we're celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Christmas Lectures. Stay tuned as we dive into our archives to share the best bits! #Discover200 | 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

What are you curious about? 🧠 From physics to palaeontology, there's always something new to learn at the Ri. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

Discover our huge range of talks and dive deeper into the world of science that surrounds us all - Book your ticket today! Want to learn more? Sign-up for our newsletter here: bit.ly/2YOZk7Z Passionate about science? Become a member today and benefit from free and discounted tickets: bit.ly/2OVRapU | Royal Institution of Great Britain