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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · 6d

Sad news. Jane Goodall was an inspirational science communicator and a brilliant campaigner. We and all the other primates were lucky to have her

Royal Institution @rigb.org · 6d

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Dame Jane Goodall yesterday.

Dame Jane's work as an ethologist and global advocate will leave a lasting impact.

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · 6d

Xmas wish list is sorted thanks to the @royalsociety.org Trivedi Science Book Prize! royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...

Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize | Royal Society

Each year our panel of expert judges, comprising eminent scientists, authors, journalists and broadcasters, choose the book that they believe makes popular science writing compelling and accessible to...

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · 16d

Looking for tips on public speaking? Here's a couple of classics from Michael Faraday, on his birthday as it happens, as part of our celebration of 200 years of Discourses @rigb.org lims.ac.uk/perspectives... #scicomm

Friday night live

In the Idler, our writer Thomas Hodgkinson pays tribute to the Royal Institution’s Friday Evening Discourses, which turn 200 this year.

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · 19d

Can the Northern Lights help us find liquid water on Jupiter's Moons? Marina Galand @rigb.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGcY...

How the Northern Lights link Earth to Jupiter - with Marina Galand

YouTube video by The Royal Institution

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · Aug 30

For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.

But they're seriously under threat… 1/3

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · 23d

Fascinating talk by Yang-Hui He @rigb.org tonight on how AI is supporting and challenging the world’s best mathematicians (and, maybe very soon, leading them?) #LIMS #AI #Mathematics

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Aug 29

New classroom/enrichment resources on the maths of voting, in time for plans to extend the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds www.rigb.org/shelf-master... #schools #STEM #Maths #education

Off-the-Shelf Masterclass: Maths of Voting

Uncover the mathematical basis behind the process of voting, a key part of living in a democratic society.

www.rigb.org

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Aug 27

So proud of my @rigb.org colleagues today (well, every day, but especially today!) royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...

Home

The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science, inspiring them to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives.

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Aug 22

"A lot of scientists have taken it for grants that people know why they should trust science" - Prof. Naomi Oreskes on public mistrust of science www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbTH...

Misinformation and distrust in science - with Naomi Oreskes

YouTube video by The Royal Institution

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jul 23

⚗️Does this help? www.rigb.org/explore-scie...

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jul 23

Old enough to remember MC Hammer? Here's why that matters to maths....from the marvellous Prof Nira Chamberlain www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtRL...

Blurred image of 80s rap artist MC Hammer ("U can't touch this") on stage wearing voluminous trousers

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jul 9

Everything you wanted to know about the chemistry of Star Wars, with Alex Baker youtu.be/zvyW-6MMDjM?...

The chemistry of Star Wars - with Alex Baker

YouTube video by The Royal Institution

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Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation @undaunted-hq.bsky.social · Jun 24

Introducing: The Greenhouse Pitch Pod! 🌱

Undaunted is launching sessions for early-stage ClimateTech founders to pitch and receive *radically honest, constructive feedback* from The Greenhouse.

A pressure-free space to test your story, get clear-eyed advice, and learn from others.

Learn more 👀⬇️

Greenhouse Pitch Pod: monthly feedback sessions for early-stage climate tech founders

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 19

Great opportunity for venues, #theatres, #universities, #museums and #ScienceCentres across the UK

Royal Institution @rigb.org · Jun 19

Show the 2025 Christmas Lectures LIVE as they're being filmed! 🎥 🧪

We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...

Royal Institution invites interest from CHRISTMAS LECTURES livestream partners

The Royal Institution (Ri) has today invited expressions of interest from organisations to livestream the 200th CHRISTMA

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Royal Institution @rigb.org · Jun 19

Show the 2025 Christmas Lectures LIVE as they're being filmed! 🎥 🧪

We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...

Royal Institution invites interest from CHRISTMAS LECTURES livestream partners

The Royal Institution (Ri) has today invited expressions of interest from organisations to livestream the 200th CHRISTMA

www.rigb.org

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Royal Institution @rigb.org · Jun 16

The story of benzene shows the far-reaching impact of curiosity-driven science. Faraday’s 'pure research' laid the groundwork for massive scientific and industrial advances.

#OnThisDay in 1825, Michael Faraday presented his findings on this chemical compound.

History #thread👇🧪

Faraday's sample of benzene, a tiny vial with almost colourless liquid

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 13

Are you drowsing off in the London heat? Does it matter if you sleep now rather than later? youtu.be/KZJAmcpc9SE?...

How does your body clock work? - with Aarti Jagannath

YouTube video by The Royal Institution

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Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh 🍉🌻🟥 @gianamar97.bsky.social · Jun 4

Curious about the global history of science?

I talked to the @ri-science.bsky.social podcast about globalising our stories of the sciences.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vRS...

De-westernizing the history of science - with Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh

Ri Science Podcast · Episode

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · May 29

It's not long now until the #SummerScience Exhibition returns! Come face-to-face with spiders, delve into the quantum realm and discover cutting-edge research, fascinating talks and exciting activities for all ages. Join us from 1-6 July: royalsociety.org/science-even...

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 12

Delighted to hear that Dr Fim! We still run those Saturday programmes and always looking for volunteers ;)

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 12

That is another question I don’t know the answer to 🤣

Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 12

You’re right! Maybe the excellent UCL scientists on the third floor can help me out…..🧪💥

Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 12

Amazing, I love it!

Katherine Mathieson @kathmath.bsky.social · Jun 1

Someone asked me the other day which elements are the ones first discovered at the @ri-science.bsky.social and embarrassingly, I couldn't name them all! I think I need a mnemonic to help me remember...

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