New episode 🥳 Join me for a trip to The Royal Institution in the company of Director @kathmath.bsky.social We talk about her career in sci-comm, the many faces of The Royal Institution, the iconic Christmas Lectures, and why we all need a bit more awe and wonder in our lives. buff.ly/uGrszXk

Is awe and wonder a good enough reason to invest money and effort in science communication? 😯 @kathmath.bsky.social thinks it is! In an era of mis- and disinformation connecting with people emotionally might help break down barriers. Hear Katherine's take on the state of #scicomm buff.ly/uGrszXk

If you know a researcher whose work should feature on Radio4 - technology, humanities, social sciences & arts - consider telling them to apply for the AHRC BBC New Generation Thinkers scheme www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

#EmbraceStorytelling in response to new data showing only 29% of the public feel science R&D is relevant to their own lives, from Campaign for Science & Engineering

Sad news. Jane Goodall was an inspirational science communicator and a brilliant campaigner. We and all the other primates were lucky to have her

Xmas wish list is sorted thanks to the @royalsociety.org Trivedi Science Book Prize! royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...

Looking for tips on public speaking? Here's a couple of classics from Michael Faraday, on his birthday as it happens, as part of our celebration of 200 years of Discourses @rigb.org lims.ac.uk/perspectives... #scicomm

Can the Northern Lights help us find liquid water on Jupiter's Moons? Marina Galand @rigb.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGcY...

For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology. But they're seriously under threat… 1/3

Fascinating talk by Yang-Hui He @rigb.org tonight on how AI is supporting and challenging the world’s best mathematicians (and, maybe very soon, leading them?) #LIMS #AI #Mathematics

New classroom/enrichment resources on the maths of voting, in time for plans to extend the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds www.rigb.org/shelf-master... #schools #STEM #Maths #education

So proud of my @rigb.org colleagues today (well, every day, but especially today!) royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...

"A lot of scientists have taken it for grants that people know why they should trust science" - Prof. Naomi Oreskes on public mistrust of science www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbTH...

Old enough to remember MC Hammer? Here's why that matters to maths....from the marvellous Prof Nira Chamberlain www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtRL...

Everything you wanted to know about the chemistry of Star Wars, with Alex Baker youtu.be/zvyW-6MMDjM?...

Introducing: The Greenhouse Pitch Pod! 🌱 Undaunted is launching sessions for early-stage ClimateTech founders to pitch and receive *radically honest, constructive feedback* from The Greenhouse. A pressure-free space to test your story, get clear-eyed advice, and learn from others. Learn more 👀⬇️

Great opportunity for venues, #theatres, #universities, #museums and #ScienceCentres across the UK

Show the 2025 Christmas Lectures LIVE as they're being filmed! 🎥 🧪 We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...

The story of benzene shows the far-reaching impact of curiosity-driven science. Faraday’s 'pure research' laid the groundwork for massive scientific and industrial advances. #OnThisDay in 1825, Michael Faraday presented his findings on this chemical compound. History #thread👇🧪

Are you drowsing off in the London heat? Does it matter if you sleep now rather than later? youtu.be/KZJAmcpc9SE?...

Curious about the global history of science? I talked to the @ri-science.bsky.social podcast about globalising our stories of the sciences. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vRS...

It's not long now until the #SummerScience Exhibition returns! Come face-to-face with spiders, delve into the quantum realm and discover cutting-edge research, fascinating talks and exciting activities for all ages. Join us from 1-6 July: royalsociety.org/science-even...

Someone asked me the other day which elements are the ones first discovered at the @ri-science.bsky.social and embarrassingly, I couldn't name them all! I think I need a mnemonic to help me remember...

State schools can now apply for free Science in Schools days for the 2025-26 academic year! 📣 www.rigb.org/explore-scie...

Perhaps surprisingly, one of the most frequently referenced phrases in a roundtable discussion on 'science and soft power' I attended yesterday was "liberal values". Or perhaps that's not so surprising? Thanks to the British Foreign Policy Group for a fascinating discussion!

Anyone know of a reasonably recent datset on ethnicity or race for the working-age population of London? Asking to help with benchmarking staff diversity for a small charity (not the day job). Thanks!

Today is the final day to get your early bird tickets for the BIG Event! Join more than 100 other science communicators from across the UK and Europe who will be arriving at the @ri-science.bsky.social this July! From tomorrow, prices rise, so get in there quick!

With this column today, I learn that Robin McKie is stepping down as science correspondent for The Observer. It's impossible to overstate how legendary Robin is, and this column, with its solid defence of science and celebration of its wonder, is typically astute. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

NEW VIDEO The power of visualisation is important to the advancement of theoretical physics. Physicist Jim Gates describes his efforts to create a clearer understanding of quantum gravity using adinkras, West African traditional symbols. Watch now: youtu.be/KsNIl8_PVTo

What is #AI and how is it different from a brain? Join Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel prizewinner and 'godfather of AI', at @ri-science.bsky.social on 30 May www.rigb.org/whats-on/dis...

Couple of fantastic vacancies at @ri-science.bsky.social. Know someone who'd like the manage the iconic Christmas Lectures? Or the Ri's wonderful families programme? www.rigb.org/about-us/wor... #scicomm

Excited to be working with Maggie on the iconic CHRISTMAS LECTURES!

Messy: the Brownies concocting their own sherbert recipes for #BSW25 #ScienceWeek #gloop

Reminds of my mother when I had some urgent need for a new toy/outing/frivolity, “do you think I’m made of money?!”

It's our birthday! 🎂 The Royal Institution was founded on this day in 1799 for "the teaching by courses of Philosophical Lectures and Experiments, the application of Science to the Common Purposes of Life". In this 1985 video, George Porter shows us Faraday's lab, which you can still visit today

You know you work @ri-science.bsky.social when the message about snacks in the office kitchen has a follow-up to clarify that, ok yes, the watermelon *was* used in the spectacular theatre show earlier, but it's still fine to eat

Every time I buy materials for the Brownies activities for British Science Week from Amazon, my recommendations go weird for weeks afterwards #BSW25 #BritishScienceWeek

If your research organisation is planning to bid for NERC's Opening Up The Environment grant call, consider @ri-science.bsky.social as a partner www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

Congratulations to Sir Ian Chapman for his appointment as the incoming Chief Executive of @ukri.org! Here's a message from @kathmath.bsky.social, Director of the Ri ⬇️

On my way to one of my fave places, Imperial, for Friday Forum. I’ve taken a Lemsip and now feeling pleasantly light-headed. Could be an interesting panel discussion!

@ri-science.bsky.social just hit 100m followers on TikTok! No, I don't *think* there's a link to TikTok being banned/unbanned on the same day in the states...

Happy 200th birthday to Christmas Lectures and Discourses from @ri-science.bsky.social! Find out more about what we have planned www.rigb.org/discover200-ri #Discover200

A little colder than during my last visit to @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, for a British Science Festival back in 2019! Seems like the blink of an eye…

Interested in Science Communication? There is one week left to apply for FameLab UK. The competition is an international search for #SciComm talent. There are 10 UK heats to choose from and I'll be dotting round the country helping people prepare. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/our-projects...

You know you work at @ri-science.bsky.social when the highlight of your week is when everything’s on fire (literally)

Set your reminders for the 2024 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI! 🗓️ 29, 30 and 31 December 📺 BBC Four and iPlayer ⏰9pm In the series, Chris van Tulleken will explore the surprising science of food – from production to digestion. More info: rigb.org/christmas-lectures/2024-christmas-lectures

How have I never seen this before?! A space rocket explained using only the most commonly used words xkcd.com/1133/ (with thanks to Jess Enright at Uni of Glasgow)

This one is doing the rounds again, for (I presume) obvious reasons.

Suddenly found myself interested in frog sex, and you will too: www.linnean.org/news/2024/11... @linneansociety.bsky.social

Sitting in a lab full of teens using Bunsen burners for flame tests and it smells so gorgeous, takes me right back!