23K views · 727 reactions | Hear more from the 2023 Christmas Lecturer, Mike Wooldridge, as he explains what Artificial Intelligence is. Remember to tune in tonight on BBC Four or iPlayer to watch the first lecture in which we will uncover the truth about AI. The CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution are supported by CGI | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

8.9K views · 194 reactions | The 2023 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, supported by CGI in the UK and presented by Mike Wooldridge start tonight  What is Artificial Intelligence and how does it work? How do we build machines that can achieve what a human brain can achieve? Find out the answers to these questions from 8pm. Watch on BBC Four & iPlayer. | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

This science demonstration is over 200 years old, but we think it's still mind-blowing today 🤯 Humphry Davy first isolated the chemical element potassium right here at the Royal Institution, using electrolysis. The great natural philosopher was born #OnThisDay in 1778. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

38K views · 3.3K reactions | Learn something new every week 易 From the origin of our universe to the science of trees, find something that piques your interest with our science talks. | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

212K views · 3.1K reactions | What's a half-empty water bottle got to do with fireworks?  The answer might surprise you. Pyrotechnician extraordinaire Matthew Tosh is returning to the Ri Theatre in April for three family-friendly shows, illuminating the science behind firework displays. Get your tickets: rigb.org/explore-science/explore/blog/pyrotrickery-inside-explosive-world-pyrotechnics-matthew-tosh | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

1M views · 7.7K reactions | Lightsabers from Star Wars aren't just "an elegant weapon, from a more civilised age"—there is science behind the science fiction. Chemist Alex Baker explored the science of a galaxy far, far away. Watch the lecture here: youtube.com/watch?v=zvyW-6MMDjM | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook