Ri Science Podcast

Explore a new area of science every month from the world's sharpest minds. 'From the Theatre' episodes every second Wednesday of the month, bringing you talks from the Ri's world-renowned Theatre. Ri Science Podcast original episodes every last Wednesday of the month, lifting the lid on the science all around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ri Science Podcast is a science podcast hosted by The Royal Institution, with 120 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  From the Theatre: How biomechanics is optimising human movement - with Eline van der Kruk

  Jul 8, 202630 min

  Eline van der Kruk takes us on a journey to the world of biomechanics, a place where computer simulations and smart sensors are being developed to push the boundaries of human movement. The Karl Luyben Lecture is dedicated to rector magnificus emeritus Karel Luyben and is held once a year somewhere in the world outside of Delft, The Netherlands, and once a year in Delft.  This talk was recorded at the Ri on 30 October 2019.   Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and our new ‘From the Theatre’ episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released!  Book tickets to upcoming talks on our website   Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok   Producer: Lia Hale  Music: Joseph Sandy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Cell signalling, heart disease, and the hidden physics of light - with Izzy Jayasinghe and Alfredo Carpineti

  Jun 24, 202642 min

  This pride month, we hear from two exceptional queer scientists about their research and journeys in STEM. Izzy Jayasinghe is the Head of Molecular Medicine at UNSW in Sydney, and her research investigates how cell signalling mechanisms impact cardiac health, and the microscopy methods used to observe these mechanisms. Alfredo Carpineti is an astrophysicist, science journalist, and founder of Pride in STEM, whose first book 'Invisible Rainbows' explores the scientific discoveries beyond the visible light spectrum. Resources: Pride in STEM LGBTQ+ STEM oSTEM RSC LGBT+ toolkit Join us for Alfredo's talk on Monday 6 July! Alfredo will also be featuring in our For Your Inspiration event for young people on Saturday 25 July, exploring all things space science. Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and our new ‘From the Theatre’ episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released!  Book tickets to upcoming talks on our website   Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok   Producer and presenter: Lia Hale Music: Joseph Sandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  From the Theatre: The past, present, and future of space exploration - with Anu Ojha

  Jun 10, 202638 min

  This month we're bringing you an exploration of space science From the Theatre. In his talk back in 2024, Anu Ojha OBE from the UK Space Agency explores the discoveries made through applications of space science, climate change and engineering and how they have changed humanity's perspectives of our position in the universe, and ask what difference space, science and technology have made to our everyday lives. This talk was recorded at the Ri on 20 January 2024, in collaboration with the UK Space Agency. From the Theatre episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month, revisiting a talk from our public programme. Regular Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of the month. Watch Anu's full talk on YouTube Revisit our From the Lab series in collaboration with UCL Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok   Book tickets to upcoming talks on our website   Presenter and producer: Lia Hale Music: Joseph Sandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Unveiling the ghost particle: Neutrinos and their impact on particle physics - with Kirsty Duffy

  May 27, 202641 min

  Neutrinos are the most important particle you were never taught about. They are created in radioactive decays in the sun, the centre of the Earth, supernovae, and even beer. Particle physicist Kirsty Duffy joins us this month to discuss the origins and properties of neutrinos, as well as her work on a research project that may hold the key to answering some of the most fundamental questions in physics. Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and our new ‘From the Theatre’ episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released!  •Explore our Summer Programme on our website   •Subscribe to our YouTube channel   •Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok   Producer and presenter: Lia Hale Music: Joseph Sandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  From the Lab: Treating cancer with light through photodynamic therapy - with Stephen Bown

  May 15, 202623 min

  Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is offering a revolutionary new treatment option for a range of diseases, particularly cancers. By combining the skills of physicists and physicians, PDT uses light to kill living cells without damaging the structural integrity of the surrounding tissue. Stephen Bown is the founder of the National Medical Laser Centre, and has decades of experience both developing and implementing PDT. He joins us for this month's From the Lab episode ahead of his Discourse on Friday 29 May. About 'From the Lab': This is the fifth of our new 'From the Lab' series, taking the place of our 'From the Theatre' episodes. UCL are celebrating their 200th anniversary in 2026, and we've collaborated with them to host UCL researchers as our Discourse speakers throughout 2026. As part of this collaboration, we'll be bringing you episodes with each of these speakers two weeks before their Discourses to explore their research topics further and give you a sneak peek of what's to come in their Discourse. Buy tickets to Stephen's Discourse on Friday 29 May on our website . Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and our new ‘From the Theatre’ episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released!  •Book tickets to upcoming talks on our website   •Subscribe to our YouTube channel  •Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok  Producer and presenter: Lia Hale Music: Joseph Sandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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