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The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science.Science shapes our lives, our culture and the world around us. It’s the medical treatment that may save your life. It’s the device in your pocket that connects you to the world. And it’s how we will solve the major global challenges of the future.Our mission is to harness science for the maximum benefit of society.The importance of our mission cannot be overstated. It was recognised by the 58 wealthy individuals who founded the Ri in 1799 and is just as relevant today. But to achieve the full benefits of what science has to offer, we must ensure that there is a healthy interaction between science and society – something we have pioneered for more than 200 years.There are multiple ways to get involved and support the Ri and to think more deeply about the wonders and applications of science.

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The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science.Science shapes our lives, our culture and the world around us. It’s the medical treatment that may save your life. It’s the device in your pocket that connects you to the world. And it’s how we will solve the major global challenges of the future.Our mission is to harness science for the maximum benefit of society.The importance of our mission cannot be overstated. It was recognised by the 58 wealthy individuals who founded the Ri in 1799 and is just as relevant today. But to achieve the full benefits of what science has to offer, we must ensure that there is a healthy interaction between science and society – something we have pioneered for more than 200 years.There are multiple ways to get involved and support the Ri and to think more deeply about the wonders and applications of science.

The Ri is an independent charity that inspires everyone to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives.

For years, there has been a broad consensus in the cosmology community that the 'hot big bang' was the central point in the history of the Universe. But the question remains, what came before the big bang?Join astronomer&nbsp;David Mulryne&nbsp;as he delves into the limitations of our current thinking and sheds light on the questions that remain unanswered. According to the hot big bang model, the Universe began with an infinite density of matter, an 'initial singularity' from which time is measured. This means that we only have direct evidence of what happened from when the Universe was a second or so old, and the events prior are still a mystery.Using the very latest findings and insights from the field of cosmology, David explores the concept of time and asks whether it even makes sense, considering the Universe's origin.Price:<ul><li>Theatre audience: £16/£10, </li><li>Ri Members or Ri Patrons: £7</li></ul>

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For years, there has been a broad consensus in the cosmology community that the 'hot big bang' was the central point in the history of the Universe. But the question remains, what came before the big bang?Join astronomer David Mulryne as he delves into the limitations of our current thinking and sheds light on the questions that remain unanswered. According to the hot big bang model, the Universe began with an infinite density of matter, an 'initial singularity' from which time is measured. This means that we only have direct evidence of what happened from when the Universe was a second or so old, and the events prior are still a mystery.Using the very latest findings and insights from the field of cosmology, David explores the concept of time and asks whether it even makes sense, considering the Universe's origin.Price:Theatre audience: £16/£10, Ri Members or Ri Patrons: £7

An introduction to cosmic inflation