Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures is a TV show on BBC4. Great scientists, even greater questions. Mind-expanding talks and hands-on science, inspiring children and adults alike since 1825. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in December 2024.
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Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates how we have hacked our food system to create an amazing array of things to eat, but also some serious problems to solve.
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Using some explosive experiments, Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals how our food not only provides us with energy, but also the construction we need to constantly rebuild our bodies.
Dr Chris van Tulleken is joined by leading experts, including his twin brother Xand, to explore the incredible journey food takes through our bodies.
January 2024
Professor Mike Wooldridge is joined by leading experts to grapple with the future of AI. What opportunities and dangers lie ahead as AI continues to evolve?
Professor Mike Wooldridge reveals the huge role AI already plays in our daily lives, sometimes without us even realising what it is doing.
Professor Mike Wooldridge explores the nature of artificial intelligence. By using experiments and demonstrations, he investigates how AI learns and what it can do.