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From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's ring-coil apparatus Made by Faraday in his laboratory in the basement of the Royal Institution in August 1831, thus creating the first ever electric Michael Faraday's ring-coil apparatus Read more
Person Sharon Peacock Sharon Peacock is a microbiologist and was one of the six Guest Lecturers for the 2021 CHRISTMAS LECTURES. Sharon Peacock Read more
Person Catherine Noakes Catherine Noakes OBE is a chartered mechanical engineer and was one of the six Guest Lecturers for the 2021 CHRISTMAS LECTURES. Catherine Noakes Read more