{"id":306607,"date":"2024-06-25T10:26:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T10:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/?p=306607"},"modified":"2024-07-08T13:17:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:17:43","slug":"summertime-science-fun-at-the-royal-institution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/nz\/discover\/science\/summertime-science-fun-at-the-royal-institution\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime science fun at The Royal Institution!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">It&#8217;s no secret that <strong>science is epic<\/strong>. It&#8217;s all around us, <strong>transforming our lives<\/strong> in more ways than we can imagine. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you&#8217;re reading this right now you&#8217;re <strong>surrounded by the wonders of scientific discovery<\/strong>, from the <strong>technology in your hands<\/strong> to the<strong> electric light illuminating around you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s the <strong>food we eat<\/strong>, the <strong>air we breathe<\/strong>, or the <strong>medicine that keeps us healthy<\/strong>, science plays a <strong>crucial role<\/strong> in <strong>every aspect of our lives<\/strong>. Cool, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One awesome organisation that lives and breathes science is <strong><em>The Royal Institution<\/em><\/strong>. But who exactly are they? Let&#8217;s find out\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images_6-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images_6-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images_6-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images_6-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images_6-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images_6-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images_6-2048x1303.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blowing up a pumpkin. Epic! (Photo: Harry Harper)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Royal Institution \u2013 Fast Facts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2013 <strong><em>The Royal Institution<\/em><\/strong> was founded in <strong>1799<\/strong> to make the general public <strong>more aware of the latest scientific discoveries<\/strong>. They believe <strong>science is for everyone<\/strong> and want more people to explore and get involved. Yep, even <strong>you<\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2013 They became the <strong>world&#8217;s leading scientific institution<\/strong> in the 19th century and continued <strong>ground-breaking research<\/strong> into the late 20th century. <strong>15 Nobel prizes<\/strong> have been won by scientists working at the <strong><em>Ri<\/em><\/strong>, plus <strong>10 elements<\/strong> of the <strong>Periodic Table<\/strong> were discovered there. Nice!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2013 The <strong><em>Ri building<\/em><\/strong> in London always has something going on! There&#8217;s a <strong>free museum<\/strong> which is open every weekday, plus they often have <strong>family events<\/strong> and <strong>holiday workshops<\/strong> too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images2-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images2-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images2-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images2-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images2-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images2-2048x1303.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dive into the wonders of science with hands-on fun at the Ri&#8217;s holiday workshops! (Photo: Edward Moore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What&#8217;s on at the Ri this summer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a <strong>science-lover<\/strong> between the age of <strong>7-18<\/strong>? Head down to the Ri this summer for <strong>fun and educational workshops<\/strong> exploring all areas of <strong>science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#x1f916; Robotics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#x1f9ee; Maths<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f575;&#xfe0f;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f;<strong> Forensics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f3a8; <strong>Drawing and painting geometry<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f510;<strong> Codes and ciphers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f4bb; <strong>Computing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the <strong>perfect opportunity<\/strong> to <strong>explore<\/strong>, <strong>have fun <\/strong>and <strong>make new friends<\/strong> with <strong>other young people <\/strong>who love science <strong>just as much as you<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Running from Monday 29 July to Thursday 29 August \u2013 don&#8217;t miss out!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images3-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images3-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images3-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images3-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images3-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images3-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images3-2048x1303.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ri&#8217;s Family Fun Days are perfect for the whole family! (Photo: Harry Harper)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Family events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the summer, <strong>world-leading scientists<\/strong> will be speaking in the <strong><em>Ri Theatre<\/em><\/strong> two or three times a week. These talks include <strong>\u2018Astrophysics for Supervillains: Dastardly space questions\u2019 <\/strong>and <strong>\u2018How to build a rocket\u2019<\/strong>, and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images-1-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images-1-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images-1-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images-1-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ri_NGK_Body_Images-1-2048x1303.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science for everyone. (Photo: Edward Moore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Ri Family Membership<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ri Family Membership<\/em><\/strong> is a great, <strong>cost-effective<\/strong> way to <strong>enjoy science<\/strong>! The membership gives access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2013 <strong>Free tickets<\/strong> to <strong>Family Fun Days<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2013<strong> Free<\/strong> and<strong> better than half-price tickets<\/strong> for events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2013 <strong>Exclusive access<\/strong> to the <strong>CHRISTMAS LECTURES<\/strong> ticket ballot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2013 <strong>Priority booking<\/strong> on select <strong><em>Ri <\/em>events<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2013 <strong>Discounts<\/strong> on <strong>holiday workshops<\/strong> and<strong> short courses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2013 Plus, <strong>discounts<\/strong> on <strong>books and magazine<\/strong> subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Head to <em>rigb.org<\/em> to view all upcoming events and to become an <em>Ri <\/em>Member!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/competition\/win-a-years-royal-institution-family-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fancy winning a year&#8217;s <em>Ri Family Membership <\/em>worth up to \u00a3210? Click here!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Header Photo Credit: Paul Wilkinson \/ Featured Image Photo Credit: Edward Moore<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that science is epic. It&#8217;s all around us, transforming our lives in more ways than we can imagine. As you&#8217;re reading this right now you&#8217;re surrounded by the wonders of scientific discovery, from the technology in your hands to the electric light illuminating around you. 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