Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966)
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 - Why Elephants Can't Dance
Release Date: 2010-12-28Dr Mark Miodownik explains how scientists have pieced together some of the physical rules that govern the strength, lifespan and dance moves of animals.
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Episode 2 - Why Chocolate Melts and Jet Engines Don't
Release Date: 2010-12-29Mark Miodownik zooms into the microscopic world beneath our fingertips and reveals how this world can make objects behave like magic.
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Episode 3 - Why Mountains Are So Small
Release Date: 2010-12-30Mark Miodownik investigates the world of the very big and very tall. He reveals that, at this scale, everything is governed by a battle with gravity.