Watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966) Online!
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are a series of lectures on a single topic, which have been held at the Royal Institution in London each year since 1825. The lectures present scientific subjects to a general audience, including young people, in an informative and entertaining manner. Michael Faraday initiated the first Christmas Lecture series in 1825. This came at a time when organised education for young people was scarce. Faraday presented a total of nineteen series in all.
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Episode 1 - Say It with Sound
Release Date: 2017-12-26Prof Sophie Scott uses hissing cockroaches, chirping crickets and rumbling elephants to explore how humans and animals have evolved to use sound to send messages.
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Episode 2 - Silent Messages
Release Date: 2017-12-27Professor Sophie Scott explores the world of silent communication, investigating why smells and body language can say so much.
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Episode 3 - The Word
Release Date: 2017-12-28Professor Sophie Scott investigates what language is and whether humans are really the only species to use it.