<p>This December, space scientist and renowned science communicator <strong>Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock</strong> will be presenting the CHRISTMAS LECTURES in their 200th year titled ‘Is there life beyond earth?’. </p><p>Maggie joins us on the podcast this month to explore the history of space imaging and the huge number of projects she has worked on throughout her career, as well as her experiences navigating the scientific world and some of the biggest questions remaining in space science today.  </p><p>Tune into the CHRISTMAS LECTURES this December between Christmas and New Year, on BBC Four and iPlayer.  </p><p>Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and our new ‘From the Theatre’ episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released! </p><ul><li><p>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.rigb.org/2025-christmas-lectures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Book tickets to upcoming talks on our <a href="https://www.rigb.org/whats-on" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">website</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoyalInstitution" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Follow us: @ri_science on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ri_science/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ri_science" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> </p></li></ul><p>Lead producer and presenter: Lia Hale </p><p>Assistant producers: Mohsina Asif, Poppy Aves, Mia Buxton </p>

Ri Science Podcast

The Royal Institution

Tripping the light fantastic: Space science and 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES - with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

NOV 26, 202545 MIN
Ri Science Podcast

Tripping the light fantastic: Space science and 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES - with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

NOV 26, 202545 MIN

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<p>This December, space scientist and renowned science communicator <strong>Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock</strong> will be presenting the CHRISTMAS LECTURES in their 200th year titled ‘Is there life beyond earth?’. </p><p>Maggie joins us on the podcast this month to explore the history of space imaging and the huge number of projects she has worked on throughout her career, as well as her experiences navigating the scientific world and some of the biggest questions remaining in space science today.  </p><p>Tune into the CHRISTMAS LECTURES this December between Christmas and New Year, on BBC Four and iPlayer.  </p><p>Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and our new ‘From the Theatre’ episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released! </p><ul><li><p>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.rigb.org/2025-christmas-lectures" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Book tickets to upcoming talks on our <a href="https://www.rigb.org/whats-on" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">website</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheRoyalInstitution" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Follow us: @ri_science on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ri_science/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ri_science" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> </p></li></ul><p>Lead producer and presenter: Lia Hale </p><p>Assistant producers: Mohsina Asif, Poppy Aves, Mia Buxton </p>