Ri Science Podcast

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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.

  1. From the Lab: Investigating exoplanets - with Jonathan Tennyson

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    From the Lab: Investigating exoplanets - with Jonathan Tennyson

    Planets outside of our solar system can unlock an abundance of secrets about our Universe. But how do we study them? Astrophysicist Jonathan Tennyson discusses his own research into exoplanets, and how researchers can use the stars to learn more about planets. About 'From the Lab': This is the second 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 Jonathan's Discourse on Friday 27 February on our website. Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and 'From the Lab' episodes are released on the second or third Friday of the month (two weeks before their respective Discourse). 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 Assistant producer: Freddie Rodgers Music: Joseph Sandy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  2. The role of inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease - with Tomi Akingbade

    JAN 28

    The role of inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease - with Tomi Akingbade

    Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the excessive build-up of proteins in the brain. Neuroscientist Tomi Akingbade joins us this month to explain how inflammation could be playing a role in the progression of Alzheimer’s, and what this could mean for future research. Tomi is also the founder of the Black Women in Science (BWiS) network, and discusses the profound impact it’s had on herself and the community around her since she started the network.  Discover more about the BWiS networkFollow BWiS on Instagram  Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and ‘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.

    33 min
  3. From the Lab: How mathematics is powering medical innovation – with Becky Shipley

    JAN 16

    From the Lab: How mathematics is powering medical innovation – with Becky Shipley

    Medical research is continuously evolving with new technologies, but another key player in spurring this evolution is mathematics. Mathematician and healthcare engineering expert Becky Shipley joins us to discuss the role mathematics is playing in medical research, and some of the fascinating and innovative technologies she's been a part of developing. About 'From the Lab': This is the first 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 Becky's Discourse on Friday 30 January on our website. Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and 'From the Lab' episodes are released on the second or third Friday of the month (two weeks before their respective Discourse). 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.

    34 min
  4. Best of 2025: Science wrapped

    12/31/2025

    Best of 2025: Science wrapped

    From the scientific mechanisms underlying ACL injuries, the application of computational fluid dynamics in the COVID-19 pandemic, and even the latest space mission on the way to Mercury, we've covered an enormous range of science on the Ri Science Podcast throughout 2025. In this year's Science Wrapped episode, we take a look back over our favourite moments from the past year to give you a snippet of what you might have missed, and a taste of what's to come in 2026. 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: Joshua Horton Executive producer: Lia Hale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. From the Space Park: What will BepiColombo teach us about Mercury? - with Suzie Imber

    12/10/2025

    From the Space Park: What will BepiColombo teach us about Mercury? - with Suzie Imber

    We’re bringing you this month’s From the Theatre episode from the Space Park in Leicester, joined by Professor of Space Physics Suzie Imber. Suzie is a Co-Investigator on the Mercury Imaging X-Ray Spectrometer (MIXS) instrument onboard BepiColombo, the joint mission between ESA and JAXA currently on its way to Mercury. We explore the history of Mercury investigations, why it has been studied so much less than other planets, and what scientists are hoping to learn from BepiColombo.  To discover more space science, tune into the 200th CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock on 28th, 29th and 30th December on BBC4 and BBC iPlayer.    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.

    43 min
  6. Tripping the light fantastic: Space science and 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES - with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

    11/26/2025

    Tripping the light fantastic: Space science and 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES - with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

    This December, space scientist and renowned science communicator Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock will be presenting the CHRISTMAS LECTURES in their 200th year titled ‘Is there life beyond earth?’. Maggie joins us on the podcast this month to explore the history of space imaging and the huge number of projects she has worked on throughout her career, as well as her experiences navigating the scientific world and some of the biggest questions remaining in space science today.   Tune into the CHRISTMAS LECTURES this December between Christmas and New Year, on BBC Four and iPlayer.   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!  Find out more about the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES  Book tickets to upcoming talks on our website  Subscribe to our YouTube channel  Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok  Lead producer and presenter: Lia Hale  Assistant producers: Mohsina Asif, Poppy Aves, Mia Buxton  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. From the Excel: Upcoming science in 2026 from New Scientist Live

    11/12/2025

    From the Excel: Upcoming science in 2026 from New Scientist Live

    In this month's 'From the Theatre' episode, we visited New Scientist Live at the Excel to explore what scientists are most excited about for 2026. From insects performing amputations to the latest developments at the Large Hadron Collider, discover what innovations are happening across a range of scientific disciplines. This episode was recorded on Sunday 19 October 2025. Presented and produced by Lia Hale Music by Joseph Sandy 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  8. How mechanical engineering is changing the world - with Shini Somara

    10/29/2025

    How mechanical engineering is changing the world - with Shini Somara

    Mechanical engineer and broadcaster Shini Somara joins us this month to uncover some of the fascinating and often under-appreciated innovations in the world of engineering, ahead of her double bill of talks at the Ri on Saturday 1 November.   Shini discusses how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) transformed our understanding and management of Covid-19, and how the field has changed dramatically with the computing advancements and introduction of AI in recent years.   Book tickets to join Shini this weekend for her family and adult talks  Subscribe to our YouTube channel  Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok 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!  Produced and presented by Lia Hale Music by Joseph Sandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    The Royal Institution
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Royal Institution
  • Show Website
    Ri Science Podcast

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