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History of science Certified success Jon Bushell explains how a project to re-photograph more than 5,800 Royal Society Election Certificates has resulted in a much-improved digital… By Jon Bushell 14 September 2021 5 min read
History of science Fellow architects Join Library Manager Rupert Baker on a virtual walking tour, visiting historic buildings near the Royal Society which were designed by our Fellows. By Rupert Baker 06 September 2021 9 min read
History of science Sylva and grey Frankie Chappell discovers some important conservation initiatives by Fellows of the Royal Society, featuring the saviour of the Père David’s deer and… By Frankie Chappell 31 August 2021 4 min read
After eighty years, it's time to open the book on HG Wells. Opening the Book on HG Wells - Objectivity #241 18 June 2021 Brady Haran
Brady joins Rupert Baker at The Royal Society. The Virus Diaries - Objectivity #240 30 May 2021 Brady Haran
Brady and Keith are at the Royal Society to look at a fascinating magnetic surface model. Modelling Magnetism - Objectivity #239 14 May 2021 Brady Haran
Special guest Mark Rober takes Brady through some of his personal objects. The Rober Collection (feat. Mark Rober) - Objectivity #238 07 April 2021 Brady Haran