The Royal Institution

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Explosive short films, full length talks from the world’s leading scientists and writers, and videos to challenge the way you look at the world. The Royal Institution is a 200 year old independent charity creating opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together, through events, education, and the CHRISTMAS LECTURES. Become a YouTube Member to view exclusive Q&As and early release content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYeF244yNGuFefuFKqxIAXw/join Or support us by donat

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Can a single cell end wrongful convictions? Five scientists walk through a crime scene The Royal Institution 3.7K views 17 Jul 2026

The physics behind killing cancer with light (photodynamic therapy) | with Stephen Bown The Royal Institution 10.5K views 10 Jul 2026

Neutrinos: The ghost particle that could explain why you exist | with Kirsty Duffy The Royal Institution 68.4K views 3 Jul 2026

Quantum Paradoxes: 5 Ways to Test the Multiverse | Maria Violaris The Royal Institution 47.7K views 26 Jun 2026

Cell signalling, heart disease and the physics of light | with Izzy Jayasinghe & Alfredo Carpineti The Royal Institution 2.5K views 24 Jun 2026

There are 22 theories of consciousness: Michael Pollan explains why none of them work The Royal Institution 28.1K views 22 Jun 2026

She tested 210 smart devices. Here's what they're hiding | IoT with Anna Maria Mandalari The Royal Institution 62.6K views 19 Jun 2026

Jim Al Khalili explains Einstein's battle with quantum mechanics The Royal Institution 12.2K views 16 Jun 2026

AI is solving science's biggest problems — but has no idea why it's right | with Claire Malone The Royal Institution 7.7K views 12 Jun 2026

Unveiling the ghost particle: Neutrinos and their impact on particle physics - with Kirsty Duffy The Royal Institution 15.9K views 10 Jun 2026

How do you heat a home with cold air? The physics of heat pumps The Royal Institution 8.1K views 9 Jun 2026

Why the sky is blue, how butterflies migrate & the true story of Halley's Comet | with Lucy Rogers The Royal Institution 5.4K views 5 Jun 2026

How nanoparticles are quietly revolutionising the world | with Ivan Parkin The Royal Institution 6.2K views 2 Jun 2026

How geology built civilisation | with Anjana Khatwa | Part 2 The Royal Institution 3.9K views 26 May 2026

How geology built civilisation | with Anjana Khatwa | Part 1 The Royal Institution 6.8K views 26 May 2026

From the Lab: Treating cancer with light through photodynamic therapy - with Stephen Bown The Royal Institution 2.6K views 20 May 2026

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