Objectivity - The Alacaluf tribe, 1961 The Royal Society 2026-09-30 | Objectivity - The Alacaluf tribe, 1961
Could you survive on the WW2 diet? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-10-11 | Rationing introduced in the Second World War meant diets were restricted. But were they healthier than the average diet today? Made in partnership with @bbcideas #history #ww2 #worldwar2 #food #diet #nutrition Watch next:Why do we waste so much food ▶ youtu.be/i2v1yekmVxsWhy donuts are so hard to resist ▶ youtu.be/_yYNyovR63QFood sustainability with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ▶ youtu.be/tZCMRblNi8sThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ / royalsociety Facebook ▶ / theroyalsociety Instagram ▶ / theroyalsociety And LinkedIn ▶ / the-royal-society
How medicines can be tailored to African populations | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-10-11 | Join us for the Royal Society Africa Prize Lecture given by 2023 winner Professor Kelly Chibale.Within the context of innovative pharmaceutical research and development (R&D), African populations have historically been neglected from the perspective of inclusion of African data in the discovery and development of new medicines. Coupled with the generally low volume of clinical trials in Africa and absence of African-centric preclinical discovery tools and models, this has contributed to the suboptimal efficacy and safety of some medicines used in African populations. How populations respond to medicines is influenced by, amongst several factors, the genetics of a given population. Within this context, African populations have greater genetic variation relative to other populations worldwide. At this juncture it is noteworthy that there is a link between the genetics of a population, the socioeconomic and physical environment in which patients live, and treatment of disease. This warrants the development of capacity to discover and develop medicines near patient populations while also developing tools and models to facilitate a stratified medicine approach. This lecture will describe efforts to develop medicines discovery capacity in Africa and R&D approaches towards tailoring medicines for African populations. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: robotics – research video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, we visit Dr Christos Bergeles at King’s College London, who is developing image-guided surgical robotics. This video links to two others in the series, where we demonstrate a photosynthesis classroom activity and visit a research laboratory. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: green energy – classroom video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, Maggie joins a teacher to demonstrate a green energy themed classroom activity, including set-up, demonstration and the experiment being taught with a secondary age science class. This video links to two others in the series, where we visit a green energy-based industry location and a research laboratory. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThis activity is based on an original resource, called The Wind Power Challenge designed by Practical Action for a British Science Association CREST award, who have kindly agreed to its use in the Brian Cox School Experiments. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: green energy – research video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, we visit Dr Billy Wu at Imperial College London to learn about his research into electro-chemical design engineering and technology. This video links to two others in the series, where we demonstrate a green energy-themed classroom activity and visit an industry setting. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: plastics – classroom video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, Maggie joins a teacher demonstrating a plastics and sustainability classroom activity, including set-up, demonstration and the experiment being taught with a secondary age science class. This video links to two others in the series, where we visit a plastic-based industry location and a research laboratory. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThis activity is based on an original activity, designed by the BBC, for the Terrific Scientific series, who have kindly agreed to its use in the Royal Society Brian Cox School Experiments.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: robotics – classroom video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, Maggie joins a teacher demonstrating a robotics-based classroom activity, including set-up, demonstration and the experiment being taught with a secondary age science class. This video links to two others in the series, where we visit a robotics-based industry location and a research laboratory. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperiments This activity is based on an original activity from ESA’s Mission X: train like an astronaut project. Original concept by ESA / NASA who have kindly agreed to its use in the Royal Society Brian Cox School Experiments.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: green energy – industry video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, we visit Andrew Scott from renewable energy company Orbital Marine Power to find out about their work on tidal turbine technology. This video links to two others in the series, where we demonstrate a green energy-themed classroom activity and visit a research laboratory. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments teaser | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: plastics – research video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, we visit Professor Rachael Rothman at the University of Sheffield to find out about her research into sustainable processes and clean energy systems. This video links to two others in the series, where we demonstrate a plastics-based classroom activity and visit a re-use-based company. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: plastics – industry video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, we visit Catherine Conway from GoUnpackaged to find out about their work designing solutions to single-use plastics through reusable packaging. This video links to two others in the series, where we demonstrate a plastics-based classroom activity and visit a research laboratory. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperiments The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Brian Cox School Experiments: robotics – industry video The Royal Society 2024-09-23 | The Royal Society has produced a new set of videos and resources, presented by Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, based around new and emerging STEM technologies. In this video, we visit Chris Cieslak at BladeBUG to find out about their work designing advanced robots to assist technicians in inspecting and repairing wind turbine blades. This video links to two others in the series, where we demonstrate a robotics-based classroom activity and visit a research laboratory. You can find the full video series in our YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg7f-TkW11iWfwGLyWTZGlUiFfFYShyeu and free accompanying resources on the Royal Society website: royalsociety.org/schoolexperiments #BrianCoxSchoolExperimentsThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Why do we waste so much food? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-09-17 | An average family of four in the UK throws away £1,000 worth of food each year. Here's how we can waste less.... Made in partnership with @bbcideas #food #cooking #sustainability #environment #climatechange Watch next:Food and climate change ▶ youtu.be/neo_lSjNi1kFood sustainability with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ▶ youtu.be/tZCMRblNi8sWhy donuts are so hard to resist ▶ youtu.be/_yYNyovR63QThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ / royalsociety Facebook ▶ / theroyalsociety Instagram ▶ / theroyalsociety And LinkedIn ▶ / the-royal-society
Uncovering the secret strategies of a parasitic worm | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-09-05 | Join us for the Leeuwenhoek Prize Lecture given by the 2023 winner Professor Joanne P Webster.Zoonoses, diseases transmitted between animals and humans, pose a critical global health threat. Increased migration, changing agricultural practices and climate, all enhance the spread of infectious agents among humans and animals, facilitating co-infection and genetic exchange, creating new genotypes. Schistosomiasis is a major Neglected Tropical Disease, with over 250 million people currently infected and untold millions of livestock. Despite over two decades of human mass drug administration, the burden of schistosomiasis remains extremely high in certain regions. Whilst animal hosts are acknowledged as zoonotic reservoirs across Asia, elsewhere any zoonotic component of schistosomiasis transmission and its implications for disease control has, until now, been largely ignored. This is true of both Schistosoma mansoni, but also notably, S. haematobium, which was assumed to be an exclusively human infection – and thus amenable to elimination by targeting treatment of humans alone. Here Professor Joanne Webster will present some of her and her team’s recent research revealing widespread viable hybridization between schistosome species of humans with those of livestock throughout Africa and beyond and their roles in disease persistence. This work raises profound epidemiological and evolutionary implications regarding the One Health control strategies needed, as well as for pathogen transmission dynamics in general in our rapidly changing world.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Clouds and climate change | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-08-14 | Meet cloud scientist Edward Gryspeerdt and find out why clouds aren't just fluffy shapes in the sky ⛅ #water #ships #travel #aircraft #physics #clouds Watch more:Climate change in 60 seconds ▶ youtu.be/n4e5UPu1co0Extreme weather with Hannah Cloke ▶ youtu.be/t1Xh_fh3FbUThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Publishing your research? How to avoid predatory journals | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-08-01 | What is a predatory journal? How do you spot one? And how do you avoid becoming the prey? #publishing #research #journals The challenge of protecting research integrity has never been greater. With over 350 years’ experience publishing and celebrating great research, the Royal Society champions quality, open and ethical publishing and as a not-for-profit publisher, all the surplus we make is re-invested in science. Find out more: royalsociety.org/JournalsThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Could we make a battery powered plane? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-17 | Join materials chemist Dr Heather Au to find out how it might be possible to keep a large passenger plane in the air with... batteries 🔋🔋🔋#chemistry #engineering #travel #aircraft #physics Watch more:Can flying ever be sustainable? ▶ youtu.be/ddhnS8c1plACan the battery save the world? ▶ youtu.be/CVpvWJY1CdEThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Age proof - the new science of living a longer and healthier life | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-08 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Did you know that simple changes today can help us live longer and healthier lives? Professor Rose Anne Kenny, with 35 years of experience in ageing medicine, will share insights from her pioneering research and the latest evidence. She will explain why we age and reveal that 80% of our ageing process is within our control, allowing us to not only live longer but also be happier and healthier in our later years. In her talk, Professor Kenny will explore how factors like food, genetics, friendships, purpose, sex, exercise, and laughter influence how our cells age. Professor Rose Anne Kenny is an award-winning physician and researcher. She is the founding Principal Investigator of Ireland's largest adult population study on the experience of ageing in Ireland - The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA). In June 2022, Professor Kenny was the first female to be appointed Regius Professor of Physic (1637) at Trinity College Dublin. The Regius Professorship of Physic is the oldest professorship in Ireland and one of the oldest Medical Professorships in Europe (the Latin, Physic, referring to the art or practice of healing disease). Her latest book, “Age Proof”, has been shortlisted for the 2022 Royal Society Science Book Prize. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Carbon dioxide: plant friend or foe? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-08 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Dr Alice Gauthey takes you on a journey of the impact of climate change, such as heatwave, drought and elevated carbon dioxide, on forest mortality. Also, find out whether higher levels of carbon dioxide could in fact ease negative effect that heat and drought conditions have to plant photosynthesis and growth.Dr Alice Gauthey is a Royal Society Research Fellow at the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research, University of Birmingham. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
The evolution of blue and green shell colour | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-08 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Discover the fascinating world of shell colours and the rarity of blue and green shells. Dr Abigail Ingram will explore why these colours have rarely evolved, not only in shells but also across the animal kingdom.Attendees will have the exclusive chance to closely examine a diverse range of specimens, offering a rare opportunity to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of these shells firsthand.Abigail is a biologist with expertise in the functional morphology of marine and terrestrial invertebrates using electron microscopy and spectrophotometry. After working as a fish ecologist at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), Abigail gained a place at the University of Oxford to do her PhD in the Department of Zoology. Dr Abigail Ingram is a Royal Society Daphne Jackson Fellow at the Natural History Museum, London in the Invertebrates Division of the Life Sciences Department.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Luke Jerram - where art meets science | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-08 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Explore the fascinating world of acclaimed artist Luke Jerram as he reveals the secrets behind sculpting viruses, the moon, and diatoms with astonishing accuracy. Have you ever wondered how artists achieve such scientific precision in their work?Luke Jerram is a visionary artist who pushes the boundaries of perception, creativity, and scientific understanding, always exploring the intersection of art and science. Luke’s ongoing research of perception is fuelled by the fact that he is colour-blind. He investigates the qualities of space and perception in extreme locations, from Zero G flights in Russia to the freezing forests of Lapland and the sand dunes of the Sahara desert, leading to the emergence of new ways of seeing. His multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Based in the UK but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has produced numerous extraordinary art projects that have captivated and inspired people worldwide. In 2023 alone, he presented over 115 exhibitions in 27 different countries, attracting more than 3 million visitors.In addition to touring his installations, Luke's artworks are featured in over 60 permanent collections worldwide, including prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Shanghai Museum of Glass, and the Wellcome Collection in London.Be sure to visit the captivating Mirror Moon artwork on display in Wolfson Room 1 during the Summer Science Exhibition. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Breakthrough - how to think like a scientist and embrace the unknown | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-08 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.There's a scientist hidden inside all of us. Science's greatest gift to us is not formulae but enabling the urge to discover that makes us truly human.Dr Camilla Pang will look at some of the biggest mysteries facing science today and how some of the best cutting-edge scientists can illuminate our own approaches to observation, hypothesis, exploration, troubleshooting and discovery in our lives.Camilla Pang is a scientist, award winning author and neurodiversity advocate working in sustainable innovation. With a PhD in Biochemistry from UCL, she specializes in bioinformatics, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and systems theory to increase efficiency and sustainability of pharmaceutical leads. Beyond the lab, Camilla also actively contributes to bioremediation and ecosystem restoration projects in the civil engineering sector, championing regenerative scientific practices. As an accomplished author, Camilla’s debut book, “Explaining Humans” made her the youngest person and the first woman of colour to win the Royal Society Science Book Prize. Her latest work, “Breakthrough” (April, 2024), explores how insights from cutting-edge science can provide a blueprint for navigating uncertainty in life and re-engineering processes in industry. Being an Autism/ADHD advocate, TEDx speaker, and trustee for the Light year foundation charity, she fearlessly challenges the status quo, and is passionate about creating inclusive and sustainable futures across domains.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Minerals for a green future | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-07 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.This talk, delivered by Rowan Halkes, explores the crucial role of essential minerals in our everyday lives and their importance for advancing sustainable technologies. The discussion will highlight critical minerals to enable a greener future, how we can ensure ethical and responsible raw material sourcing, and how recycling can support these goals through a circular economy.Rowan Halkes is Minerals Commodity Analyst working in the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre based at the British Geological Survey, that will support the UK in reaching its goals in the critical raw material supply for the net zero transition.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Reefs, risks, resilience | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-07 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Dr Sophie Nedelec's research involves diving on coral reefs, which are remarkable places to visit. When healthy, these reefs are beautiful, overflowing with wildlife, and home to thousands of very colourful animals. Coral reefs are not just a luxury holiday destination. Millions of people living in tropical countries rely on them for food, income and protection from waves.However, coral reefs are in trouble. They are threatened by climate change, overfishing and pollution. Rapid assessment tools are needed to prioritise resources for coral reef protection and restoration. Dr Nedelec will discuss why a tiny animal we’ve never heard of, the snapping shrimp, can provide valuable information about the health of coral reefs through the sounds they make.Dr Sophie Nedelec is Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow at the University of Exeter. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Tremors vs. Tremors | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-07 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.More than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s. It typically presents with movement problems such as slowness and tremor, however most symptoms people experience are hidden from view such as problems with mood, sleep and other automatic bodily functions. Each individual is affected by the condition differently, both in terms of symptoms experienced and how these change over time, meaning treatments must be tailored to each person.“Tremors vs. Tremors” is the first music album containing tremor data, designed to better communicate the individual nature of Parkinson's, to help provide relief for people with the condition. The series of bespoke songs − written and composed for Steph, John, Kuhan, Clare, and Prakash − is based on the personal narratives and musical preferences of five people with Parkinson’s, with their tremor embedded into the song's core and lyrics inspired by their life stories.Dr Christian Lambert and Charlotte Dore at UCL’s Department of Imaging Neuroscience will share their journey of transforming Parkinson’s tremors into music and exploring the condition’s intersection with music, mood, and movement. The talk will be followed by a screening of a short documentary about the project and a listening session of the five songs. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Learning about cosmological systems in the lab: philosophical questions | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-07 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Many cosmological systems – such as black holes or events in the early universe – are inaccessible experimentally. However, we can create concrete models in the lab that replicate some of the behaviour of these systems. In this talk, Dr Lina Jansson will discuss the philosophical questions that arise when we use one system to try to understand a different system. How is it possible to understand one system better by studying a different one?Dr Lina Jansson is Associate Professor working in the Philosophy Department at the University of Nottingham. Her main research interest has centred around questions that have to do with the nature of explanation. She is the recipient of the 2023 APEX Award.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Why we die | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-07 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Recent discoveries in biology have taught us a lot about aging and why we die. But can this knowledge eventually help us turn back the clock? And, in the meantime, can we improve our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilling lives?In this talk, Nobel Prize-winning scientist and former president of the Royal Society, Venki Ramakrishnan, explores the latest science of aging and reveals how cutting-edge efforts to improve our lives as we age, and possibly extend lifespan by changing our natural biology, raise important questions.Ramakrishnan will talk about some key messages from his recent book on aging in a way that is easy to understand.Venki Ramakrishnan is a scientist at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, and the author of a fascinating new book, “Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality”. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Is this the powerhouse fuel of the future…? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-07 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Hydrogen is set to revolutionise our energy future, with governments, researchers, and industries collaborating to make it happen.Storing and transporting hydrogen as a liquid is crucial but challenging due to the need for extremely low temperatures and the risk of leaks and material brittleness. Exciting advancements in materials science are addressing these issues. Cutting-edge materials like carbon fiber, vitrimers, and graphene offer promising solutions.Dr. Geoffrey Neale, a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow and Lecturer at Cranfield University, is at the forefront of this innovation. He will reveal how his work not only improves material performance but also focuses on sustainability, exploring eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods. Geoffrey's groundbreaking research is paving the way for a sustainable, Net Zero emissions future.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
A scientists journey into revolutionising human reproduction | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-06 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Join award-winning science communicator Dr Güneş Taylor as she takes you on a fascinating journey through the human reproductive system! In this exciting talk, Güneş will explain how our bodies build this system during embryonic development and how it changes during puberty.You'll also learn about the amazing ways humans have found to control and assist reproduction, like using contraceptives and IVF. But that's not all – Güneş will reveal the cutting-edge technologies scientists are exploring, including genome editing and stem-cell based embryo models, which could revolutionize human reproduction in the future.As a Francis Crick researcher, Güneş is uncovering the secrets of how reproductive systems form and function, focusing on the ovaries. Her work aims to find new solutions for women’s health and fertility.Don't miss this chance to dive into the science of reproduction and discover the future of human health! The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
The Atomic Human - understanding ourselves in the age of AI | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-06 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.What if machines could think like humans? Can AI truly understand us? Ever wondered how AI will shape our future? Discover some of the answers with Neil Lawrence, one of the world’s foremost experts in AI and machine learning. In this insightful talk, Neil Lawrence will reveal how AI serves as a powerful assistant to human intelligence, not a replacement. He will discuss the limits of AI in replicating human thought and its profound impact on society and information management.Additionally, the talk will explore our society’s fascination and fears about AI, examining its influence on human identity. Lawrence will give an overview of the current state of AI, the challenges we face, and the importance of transparency and data quality. This session will offer valuable insights into the real-world applications of AI and its future. Neil Lawrence is the inaugural DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge where he is also the academic lead of AI@Cam, the University’s flagship mission on AI. He has been working on machine learning models for over 25 years. He returned to academia in 2019 after three years as Director of Machine Learning at Amazon. He is also a Senior AI Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute, visiting Professor at the University of Sheffield and author of the forthcoming book The Atomic Human - understanding ourselves in the age of AI.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
The seaweed-powered packaging revolution | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-06 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Imagine packaging that not only avoids harming the planet but actually nourishes it. This vision is now a reality with revolutionary seaweed-based solutions, urgently needed to replace single-use plastics.In this talk, Dr. Erinc Bahcegul of Notpla, a trailblazing London startup, will reveal seaweed as a perfect, endlessly renewable resource for sustainable packaging. Using cutting-edge technology, Notpla transforms seaweed into an array of home-compostable products: takeaway boxes, food containers, packaging films, sachets, edible liquid containers, cutlery, caps, and more.These groundbreaking innovations propel us toward a greener future, proving we can solve the plastic crisis with nature’s incredible materials.Dr. Erinc Bahcegul is the research team lead at Notpla, the London-based startup that won the 2022 Earthshot Prize for its revolutionary seaweed-based packaging solutions. With expertise in chemical engineering and biotechnology, he transforms seaweed into sustainable packaging, scaling innovations from the lab to industrial production.His work focuses on extracting, processing, and testing natural polymers from renewable resources like agricultural waste. By adopting a biorefinery approach, Erinc converts renewable materials into diverse, eco-friendly products - driving Notpla's mission to replace single-use plastics and promote a sustainable future.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Processed foods - the good, the bad and the tasty | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-05 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Society has been processing food for as long as we’ve been eating it. With growing concerns about food in terms of cost of living, quality of nutrition, food security, and sustainability, Dr Gleb Yakubov is looking at how to transform food processing to help address some of these challenges while ensuring that food products remain safe and affordable.The research conducted within the Food Structure and Biomaterials Group and the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham includes studying ways to improve the nutritional value of foods and understanding how processing and growing different varieties of grains, legumes, and pulses can affect the nutritional value of the foods we eat every day.Dr Gleb Yakubov is an Associate Professor of Food Physics at the University of Nottingham, with a background in industrial research across the food and specialty chemical industries. Gleb leads the Soft Matter Biomaterials and Biointerfaces lab, focusing on the application of colloidal, soft matter, and polymer science principles to address problems in food research, digestive health, and biomolecular technology.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Insights into the autistic mind | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-05 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Dr Sarah White takes us on a journey into the autistic mind, bringing together the latest scientific findings with autistic experiences. Autistic people often struggle to understand what's going on inside other people's minds, but perhaps the converse is also true: non-autistic people struggle to see things from an autistic perspective. Cognitive neuroscience can help us understand how the autistic mind represents information differently - come to hear how this can equip us to make the world an easier place for autistic people to live. Dr Sarah White is an autism researcher at UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
AI and creativity | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-05 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.AI is everywhere, from chatGPT writing your essays to MidJourney and DALL-E creating pictures. Generative AI is taking on tasks we previously thought were uniquely human. What are the latest advances in machine creativity, and where does it leave the human artist? Artist Eric Drass (aka shardcore) investigates the current state of generative AI and what it means for the future of human creativity. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Buzzworthy inquiry - can flies transform our food supply? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-05 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. With the human population booming and food shortages on the rise, the need for sustainable food production has never been more critical. Enter black soldier fly larvae—an unexpected but highly nutritious and sustainable protein source that could revolutionise our food supply.However, farming these insects on a large scale requires precise control over their life cycle. That's where Entocycle comes in, a success story presented at Labs to riches, the Royal Society’s flagship industry event. This innovative company has developed cutting-edge technology to automate and scale up insect farming, a breakthrough that was previously out of reach for the industry.Lyndon Leissle, Entomology Technician at Entocycle, will reveal how their advancements make it possible to produce black soldier fly larvae efficiently and sustainably, offering a promising solution to our growing food needs.Get ready for a transformation in how we farm insects for a greener, more sustainable world.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Born to speak - the human drive to learn language | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-05 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.We communicate all the time, using language to share and learn complex ideas – but why do we do it? In this talk, Professor Saloni Krishnan will explore her recent research revealing that both adults and children find word learning intrinsically enjoyable and actively seek it out. This behaviour sets up apart from our closest evolutionary cousins, who don't show the same drive to communicate. Experiencing intrinsic reward from learning words is linked to a memory advantage and can create a positive cycle of learning. Saloni is currently investigating how this relationship between reward and language learning is different in neurodivergent children who face challenges with language development. Professor Saloni Krishnan is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on brain differences in childhood communication disorders, such as DLD (developmental language disorder) and dyslexia. She is the Director of N-CoDe lab, or the Neuroscience of Communication Development lab, based in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, leading a team focusing on investigating the links between motivation and language learning. She is a committee member of the British Psychological Society’s Developmental section and a founding member of the UK Young Academy. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Big Manny - Science is Lit | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-04 | Meet TikTok superstar Big Manny and learn about amazing experiments you can try at home using ordinary ingredients, from chromatography to dish soap volcanoes.Big Manny (Emanuel Wallace) is a science-first content creator and music artist. With a master’s degree in biomedical science, Manny creates age-friendly content that is entertaining, educational, and experimental. He has a combined following of 2.9 million on TikTok and Instagram, has appeared on Blue Peter and regularly collaborates with BBC Bitesize.Big Manny’s debut book “Science is Lit - Crazy chemistry and epic experiments”, illustrated by Subi Bosa, will be released by Puffin, an imprint of Penguin Random House, on 8th August and is available to pre-order now. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Fighting food waste - decoding expiry dates | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-04 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Ever puzzled over whether your food is still good to eat? Dive into the fascinating world of food spoilage with Solveiga Pakštaitė, a visionary designer and inventor! Learn the secret behind your food’s expiry dates, how they're determined, the history behind their rise and why they matter more than you think.Solveiga will then unveil her solution to the problem of food waste: the temperature-sensitive Bump by Mimica. It's a game-changer in the fight against food waste, promising to revolutionise how we handle our groceries and reduce unnecessary rubbish.Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the heart of food science and innovation!The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Reaching for the stars - the inspiring story of Maggie Aderin-Pocock | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-04 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Join us to discover the inspiring career and life journey of Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a renowned scientist and science communicator. Maggie will share her remarkable path, from early curiosity about the natural world to becoming a prominent figure in astrophysics. Learn about her many space enterprises, the challenges she has overcome, and the passion that drives her quest for knowledge. This event offers a unique opportunity for students to gain insights into the life of a trailblazer in science and to be inspired to pursue their own scientific dreams. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE is an award-winning space scientist, BBC broadcaster and Chancellor of the University of Leicester. She is the recipient of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2023 for her book "Am I Made of Stardust? Dr Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists”.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Tickles, bottom-breathers, and wee wisdom with Dr Emily Grossman | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-04 | If you are a teacher or librarian and enjoy Dr Emily Grossman’s science show, you might like to know that Emily offers a range of talks and shows in primary and secondary schools on a variety of maths and science topics, for different age groups. If you are interested in finding out more, or would like to book Emily to come and visit your school, you can find out more at emilygrossman.co.uk or contact her directly at hello@emilygrossman.co.ukThis event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. How do you block a tickle? Which strange creature can breathe through its bottom? Did you know that we make better decisions when we need a wee? And how can you use this strange fact to help save the planet?Join TV Science Superstar and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman for this fun and interactive science show, packed with audience interaction and live demos, as she challenges you to guess the answers and figure out the explanations for some of her favourite weird and wonderful science facts. Guaranteed to amuse and amaze!Dr. Emily Grossman, a bestselling science author and renowned public speaker, holds a Double First in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and a PhD in Cancer Research. She's the go-to expert on ITV's The Alan Titchmarsh Show, Sky1's Duck Quacks Don't Echo, and Discovery Channel's How Do They Do It? Known for her captivating talks at prestigious venues like The Science Museum and TEDx, she's also authored acclaimed works like Emergency on Planet Earth and Brain-Fizzing Facts. As a leading figure in STEM education, Emily's impact extends to BBC Bitesize's The Regenerators series and her role as the second Honorary STEM Ambassador. With recent appearances at The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures and British Science Week 2024, Emily continues to inspire and educate audiences worldwide.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
When magnets meet liquid nitrogen... | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-04 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. We all know that different materials have unique properties. For instance, water can transform into ice, liquid, or steam based on the temperature. These transformations are known as phase transitions.In this demonstration, Dr Gunnar Möller and Megan Bell will reveal captivating phase transitions in materials like magnets and high-temperature superconductors. They'll use liquid nitrogen to cool these materials to astonishingly low temperatures, creating mesmerizing effects! Discover how superconductors float above powerful magnets, all due to the wonders of quantum mechanics.Dr. Gunnar Möller is senior research fellow at the University of Kent's School of Physics and Astronomy and has recently completed a Royal Society University Research Fellowship. He uses powerful computers and the mind-bending science of quantum mechanics to create models that predict the behaviour of materials like superconductors and topological materials. These materials have incredible properties, like floating above magnets or conducting electricity without any resistance. Gunnar's work helps us understand and harness these exotic states of matter. Megan Bell is a STEM Outreach Officer at the University of Kent, where she leads the exciting STEM Outreach & Widening Participation program. She travels to schools and colleges across Kent and Medway, inspiring students to reach for the stars in science, technology, engineering, and math. Megan's mission is to help students achieve their dreams and realize their full potential in these exciting fields.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Eco-innovations and data wonders | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-03 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. In this talk, Dr Rosmita Borthakur will show you how chemical science can help create a sustainable future.Discover how new methods in chemistry are reducing waste and saving energy. Later you’ll explore some exciting examples, like new materials that improve renewable energy, better ways to recycle, and plastics that break down naturally. Rosmita will also discuss advances in farming and water cleaning that help protect our environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how ongoing innovations in chemical science can lead us to a cleaner, healthier planet.Rosmita is a Royal Society Newton International Fellow at the University of Sussex. In this role, she combines two exciting fields: organometallic chemistry and molecular magnetism. Her work focuses on creating new magnetic materials called single-molecule magnets (SMMs).These materials are essential for developing smaller and more efficient ways to store huge amounts of data. This research is vital because as our world becomes more digital, we need better data storage solutions.Her project aims to revolutionise data storage, making it smaller and more powerful, which will benefit everything from your smartphone to massive data centres.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Fumes for flowers | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-03 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Imagine a city where people, vehicles, and roads work together to protect the planet and improve our lives. This is Dr. Alina Patelli's vision, and she's making it happen by training the AI experts of the future.Alina will show how her cutting-edge AI tracks how vehicles move through busy roads using traffic data, all while keeping drivers' and pedestrians' privacy safe. Her AI can predict traffic for up to two months, helping everyone from transport authorities to holiday travellers plan their trips. It's easy to use, accessible to all, and eco-friendly.Join Alina for an exciting interactive session where you'll learn about her special kind of AI and see how it can improve urban transportation. You'll even get to try out some of her AI algorithms yourself.Let’s talk urban traffic prediction. For our communities. For the environment.Dr Alina Patelli is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, with Aston University, Birmingham. She holds a PhD in computer science awarded by Aston University in 2017, and one in systems engineering awarded by her Romanian alma mater in 2011. She is also a member of the UK Young Academy.Alina is dedicated to advancing the environmental agenda through ethical, safe, and considerate use of artificial intelligence. Specializing in evolutionary computation, a biologically-inspired AI, she develops technologies that support the net zero strategy, including intelligent transportation.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Lates: The mechanics of football traction on artificial turf | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-03 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Can synthetic turf surfaces provide a good alternative to natural grass in sports? Join Professor Steph Forrester as she deep dives into the world of artificial turf and the impact these surfaces have on climate change, sustainability, play performance and safety.Steph Forrester is Professor of Sports Engineering and Biomechanics at the Sports Technology Institute at Loughborough University, with over 20 years of experience in research and industry. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Lates: If I get fitter, will my brain work better? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-03 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024.Movement matters! What does science tell us about how exercise impacts the brain? Join us on a journey to understand how exercise can support brain health throughout the lifespan of a human being. Associate Professor Flaminia Ronca and her team from UCL, based at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health, have been researching the effects of physical activity on cognitive function and brain activity in both children and adults. This talk will touch on how we can best use physical activity to optimise our mental wellbeing and brain health throughout life, and how individual differences can affect these responses. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Lates: Stef Reid and Steve Haake - a conversation on innovation and sport | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-03 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Stef Reid, a world-class athlete and motivational speaker, will share her incredible journey from a life-changing accident to becoming a Paralympic medallist. In a conversation with physicist and sports scientist Steve Haake, hear about her relentless pursuit of excellence in sports, her advocacy for inclusivity and innovation in athletics and her thoughts on the future of sports and technology.Stef Reid is a British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter. She is a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder. She was appointed MBE in the 2018 New Years Honours for services to Paralympic sport. Stef has a degree in biochemistry, and her adventures off the track include acting, modelling (including being the first amputee to walk the London Fashion Week catwalk!), and serving as Vice President for The Leprosy Mission UK and British Athletics. Stef competed in the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics and starred in the British reality TV show Dancing On Ice 2022, making it to the quarter finals and showing the world you can learn to skate with an artificial foot!Steve Haake is a Professor of Sports Engineering and the Director of Engagement at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University. He was appointed OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2020 for services to sport. He has acted as a consultant to UK Sport, Callaway Golf in California, Adidas in Germany, and the International Tennis Federation in London. From 2006 onwards, he set up the Centre for Sports Engineering Research at Sheffield Hallam University, the largest academic centre of its kind in the world. Steve is the author of “Advantage Play: Technologies that Changed Sporting History”, published by Arena Sport in 2018.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Lates: Printed to perform - reshaping sports gear | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-03 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. Uncover the cutting-edge world of 3D printing in sports innovation with Dimitris Katsanis, who will discuss how this revolutionary technology transforms the creation and manufacturing of high-performance sporting equipment. Experience top-tier innovation as Dimitris showcases a groundbreaking 3D-printed bike, which powered Will Tidball to gold at the 2023 Cycling World Championships. This bike also incorporates advanced carbon fiber technology.Dimitris Katsanis is the CEO and founder of Metron Additive Engineering, which began as a forward-thinking design consultancy with a passion for innovation and a fascination with advanced technology. Their journey started with crafting carbon fiber parts, including the renowned GB bikes that dominated the past four Olympic Games.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Lates: Olympian animals | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-07-03 | This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2024. When we refer to sports science, we often think of human performance. But have you ever wondered what makes a cheetah so fast? What technology is used to measure their performance?Professor Alan Wilson FRS studies how the muscles and bones of athletic animals are specialised to move efficiently and quickly. His team develop novel tracking collars which he uses to study predator prey interactions in wild animals and they have built and flown their own aircraft for fieldwork in Africa. In his talk he will explore the limits to athletic performance in humans, horses and in fast-running African mammals and offer advice on the best strategy to outrun a cheetah. Alan graduated from Glasgow University in 1987 having studied Veterinary Medicine and an intercalated BSc in Physiology. He subsequently undertook a PhD in the Anatomy Department at Bristol University where he studied the mechanical basis of tendon injury. Alan moved to the Royal Veterinary College in 1996 where he now holds the post of Professor of Locomotor Biomechanics. He is a Director of the Company of Biologists, a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2020.The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.org🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Jonathan Yeo paints David Attenborough | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-06-26 | Fresh from the unveiling of his portrait of King Charles III, artist Jonathan Yeo discusses his experience of painting Sir David Attenborough for the Royal Society.#art #artist #painting #nature #davidattenboroughThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
Are we all breathing badly? | The Royal Society The Royal Society 2024-06-10 | How do you know if you're breathing right? Here's how you can optimise your breathing - with author James Nestor. Made in partnership with @bbcideas #breathing #breathe #health #wellbeing #diet #sleepJames Nestor's book Breath was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/books/2021/breathWatch next:Why we need morning light ▶ youtu.be/LkDMwl5GHhQWhy donuts are impossible to resist ▶ youtu.be/_yYNyovR63QThe Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.▶royalsociety.orgSubscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: bit.ly/3fQIFXBWe’re also on Twitter ▶ twitter.com/royalsocietyFacebook ▶ facebook.com/theroyalsocietyInstagram ▶ instagram.com/theroyalsocietyAnd LinkedIn ▶ linkedin.com/company/the-royal-society
