This was one of the first commercially available mobile phones—it cost about £9000 in today's money, and had a battery life of 30 minutes talk time. In his 1985 Christmas Lectures, David Pye demonstrated this brand-new technology of the time. Watch the full series here: rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch-royal-institution-christmas-lectures-archive This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Christmas Lectures. Stay with us as we share our favourite bits from the archives. #Discover200 | Royal I

The secret's out! 👀 The series title for this year's CHRISTMAS LECTURES, supported by CGI, is: The truth about food 🙌 Watch this year's lectures, presented by Dr Chris van Tulleken on 29, 30 and 31 December on BBC Four and iPlayer. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

If you didn't know how phosphorus was discovered, urine for a surprise! ⚗️ We're sharing our favourite clips from the Christmas Lectures archives as we eagerly await their massive 200th anniversary this festive season. #Discover200 This video is from Peter Wothers' 2012 series "The Modern Alchemist". You can watch it on our online archive, for free and without creating an account: rigb.org/explore-science/explore/video/modern-alchemist-air-elixir-life-2012 | Royal Institution of Great Britain

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Are you ready for round two of the Christmas Lectures tonight? Sue Black will work with a host of world-class experts in forensic science, as they reveal how they find clues that are invisible to the naked eye, and analyse them to solve crimes. Tune in to BBC Four/iPlayer at 8pm! | Royal Institution of Great Britain

Follow us behind the scenes of the 2022 Christmas Lectures as our director Katherine Mathieson sits down for a quick chat with Sue Black discussing science communication, and what we can expect to learn about forensic science in this year's programmes. Listen here: https://anchor.fm/ri-science-podcast/episodes/CHRISTMAS-LECTURES-special-Inside-forensic-science--with-Dame-Sue-Black--Katherine-Mathieson-e1sbk68/a-a92av7v | Royal Institution of Great Britain

4.5K views · 125 reactions | This was the best TV entrance of 2021. Don't bother looking for a worthy contender, we checked. The #XmasLectures with Jonathan Van-Tam are on our website and available around the world! 裂 Watch here: rigb.org/christmas-lectures | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

This demo is off the rails 🚅🧲 In the '80s, maglev trains were "the trains of the future". Superconductivity expert Colin Gough joined the 1987 Christmas Lectures to demonstrate the leading-edge technology of the time. As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Christmas Lectures this year, we're combing through our archives to share the best bits with you. Watch the full 1987 series here: rigb.org/explore-science/explore/video/crystals-and-lasers-introducing-characters-1987 | Royal Instituti

6.1K views · 92 reactions | LAST CHANCE to join the ballot to attend the 2023 Christmas Lectures! Become a member and get: ️ Free or better than half-price science lectures  Early access, ad-free videos ‍ Exclusive events ️ Heaps of discounts Learn more: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/join-us-christmas-lectures-live-filming | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook