Tech headlines in the last couple of years have been dominated by Artificial Intelligence. But what do we mean by intelligence? What has AI learned from biological intelligence, and how do they still ...

You won't believe your eyes as Innovator in Residence David Ricketts returns to present a reimagining of Land's landmark 1973 Discourse. Join us for a fascinating journey into the science of sight as ...

From the first electrical transformer to the tube that told us why the sky is blue, view the actual objects scientists of the Royal Institution built in some of the world's most famous experiments.

Quantum information technology is expected to disrupt critical communication, computing, and sensing infrastructure. Importantly, each near-term application of quantum information is recognised ...

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. The Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries ...

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The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. The Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries ...

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