The Royal Society (videos of July 2017)

source: The Royal Society
20:16 Volcanic Eruption on Tristan da Cunha, 1961 - Objectivity Newly digitised from the original 16mm, this film from the Royal Society archive follows the Royal Society’s expedition to investigate the effects of the 1961 volcanic eruption on the island of Tri...
1:12:41 The art of science writing panel discussion Join host Dara Ó Briain and a panel consisting of - astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, materials scientist Mark Miodownik & science journalist and author Vivienne Parry, as they discuss the ...
59:25 Blunders and breakthroughs Scientists throughout history have made their name from predictions that have been proven correct. But what about those theories that later turn out not to be true?
Our expert panel delve into the...
55:14 The scent of attraction Does the way you smell make you attractive? The idea that pheromones can trigger attraction is widely reported, but is it true? Join TED speaker, author and #OutInSTEM scientist Tristram Wyatt to e...
52:27 Some like it hot Spicy food gives a real rush to some of us, but it can also really hurt. If it’s setting off our pain sensors, why do we like it? Pain sensation expert John Wood and experimental psychologist Charl...
55:09 Inspiring Reads for Curious Minds What makes a good book? Our panel of expert science writers Gaia Vince, Mark Miodownik, Lucie Green and chaired by Professor Richard Fortey FRS discuss their most inspirational science books and di...
 18:05 Halley Bay expedition film Newly digitised from the original 16mm, this 1956 film from the Royal Society archive follows the Royal Society advance party as they set up their base at Halley Bay, Antarctica, for the Internatio...
 13:52 Objectivity - The Alacaluf tribe, 1961 Newly digitised from the original 16mm, this early 1960s film from the Royal Society archive documents the now near-extinct Alacaluf tribe in their native Tierra del Fuego. Find out more about ...
 4:33 Commonwealth Science Conference Singapore 2017 highlights Highlights from 2017's Commonwealth Science Conference in Singapore. https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/comm...
 56:20 Fake news, filter bubbles and echo chambers Are social network algorithms just serving us the news we want to see and giving us a rose-tinted view of the world where everyone agrees with us? And are we becoming more tribal as a result? Our e...
 47:53 3D-Print your way to health Join transplant surgeon Pankaj Chandak and Professor Julian Jones as we explore the applications in clinical settings. Discuss how this versatile technology can open doors in regenerative medicine ...
 0:42 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2017 Promo Join us for this year's Summer Science Exhibition featuring 22 exhibits of cutting-edge, hands-on science. Meet the scientists behind the research shaping our future. It's free-to-attend and runs f...