From the collection History of science Plastics and rubbers The peculiar properties of natural and artificial plastics. Plastics and rubbers Read more
From the collection Metals Demonstrations and experiments on the physical properties of metals. Metals Read more
From the collection History of science Atoms and molecules An exploration of the atoms and molecules that make up our world. Atoms and molecules Read more
From the collection History of science Magnetism part three The story of magnetism continues with another set of vivid demonstrations. Magnetism part three Read more
From the collection Magnetism part two The story of magnetism continued, from Oersted's great discovery to the relationship between magnetism and electricity. Magnetism part two Read more
From the collection History of science Magnetism part one An introduction to the history and applications of magnetism. Magnetism part one Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's sample of benzene Isolated for the first time in 1825 this hydrocarbon is now an important raw material in manufacturing dyes, explosives, rubber Michael Faraday's sample of benzene Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's research and work An overview of Faraday’s extraordinary research - from assisting Humphry Davy to establishing the principles of electromagnetism Michael Faraday's research and work Read more
From the collection History of science The Davy Letters Project A team of Davy scholars, including the Ri's Prof Frank James, worked to edit the first-ever edition of the Collected Letters of The Davy Letters Project Read more
