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We are the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science for the benefit of humanity.

Summer Science Exhibition

Catch up on some of the cutting-edge science showcased at this year's Summer Science Exhibition.

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Fellowship

The Royal Society pays tribute to James Lovelock CH CBE FRS.

News

Research and business communities call for the next Prime Minister to back research and innovation.

News

Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society, responds to the publication of Supporting UK R&D and Collaborative Research Beyond European Programmes.

UK Young Academy

Find out more about the first UK-wide national Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals. Applications are now open.

Journals

Explore our journals

We publish journals across the entire range of science. Find out more about how to read and submit articles.

Open access

We support open access and all our journals are fully compliant with funder mandates.

Collections

Library & digital archives

Explore the history of science through our rare and intriguing collection of books, archives, paintings, images and artefacts.

Library opening hours

The Library and offices at the Royal Society's offices in London are open to a limited number of pre-booked readers.

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