Tough science made simple

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Discover how to make the world of complex science concepts easier to understand.

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The world is full of science concepts that we could spend a lifetime trying to figure out, and still not even scratch the surface. From gravity and atoms to black holes, many of these topics just seem too complex to understand. But is there a way that would them all easier to get our heads around? Join award winning science writer and broadcaster Marcus Chown as he explains how we can breakdown even some of the most complex scientific concepts into smaller more digestible sections of information. From gravitational waves to global warming, discover this accessible guide to all the tricky stuff you&#x27;ve always wanted to understand more about. C﻿opies of Marcus&#x27; latest book &#x27;<a href="https://geni.us/OABo4C4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The One Thing You Need to Know: The Simple Way to Understand the Most Important Ideas in Science</a>&#x27; are available to purchase after the talk. By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Ri&#x27;s <a href="https://www.rigb.org/terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event terms and conditions.</a>Event image by JJ Ying via Unsplash

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