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is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth dedicated to promoting excellence in science.

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Science in the News - Wednesday 23 July 2008
23 Jul 2008

EU ministers are negotiating a project to harvest solar energy from the Sahara for use in Europe.

A new fossil discovery
23 Jul 2008

A new fossil discovery - the first of its kind from the whole of the Antarctic continent - provides scientists with new evidence to support the theory that the polar region was once much warmer according to research published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences today.

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Call for evidence: innovation in the service sectors

The Royal Society has launched a study into the role that science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) play in innovation in the UK’s service sector. Find out how to submit your evidence here.

 

Newton Fellowships

Newton Fellowships

Launched on June 4, the Newton International Fellowship scheme aims to attract the world’s best postdoctoral researchers in the natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities to the UK.

 

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Structures by Sir Aaron Klug

Is seeing believing?

Discover the relationship of art and science in our new exhibition
Royal Society Internationally

International

The Royal Society works closely with the leading scientific organisations around the world, over science policy and to promote collaboration.

Find out what the Royal Society does internationally.
Local Heroes

Local Heroes Grant

As part of our anniversary programme small grants are provided for museums and galleries across the country to celebrate their own scientific local hero.
For more information, please visit Local Heroes

Enterprise Fund

Enterprise Fund

Royal Society launches its Enterprise Fund which will provide early stage equity funding for innovative new businesses emerging from the science base.
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Is global warming a swindle?

Global Warming

The Royal Society has produced an overview of the current state of scientific understanding of climate change to help non-experts better understand this complex area of science.

 

Fellow of the month

Sir John St Aubyn

Find out about past Fellow Sir John St Aubyn

 
 

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