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

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

It's not just cool, it's rocket science 🚀 Nanoparticles of iron in a medium form a ferrofluid: magnetic liquid. Our new mini-documentary uncovers how Michael Faraday investigated nanoparticles over 100 years before the start of interest in nanotechnology. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=NFwknJClXS0 | Royal Institution of Great Britain

After 223 years of science communication, we realised we've run out of things to talk about. From today onwards, we're going to delight our followers with satisfying, relaxing videos: ASMRi. 🎧 Enjoy the sound of science (and check the date this video was posted 😉) | Royal Institution of Great Britain