Unlocking thermal energy
Report exploring how industrial waste heat can be captured, stored, transported and re-used.
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See the latest news stories from the Royal Society.
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Royal Society calls for public’s help to build Women in STEM history map of the UK
The Royal Society has launched an online map to celebrate historical women in the UK who have made a positive contribution to science and is asking for the public’s help...
Richard Catlow and Martyn Poliakoff receive AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy
Former Foreign Secretaries of the Royal Society, Sir Richard Catlow FRS and Sir Martyn Poliakoff CBE FREng FRS, will be awarded the 2026 David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science...
Capturing and reusing waste heat from industry could strengthen UK’s industrial competitiveness, says Royal Society
A report published by the Royal Society finds that capturing and re-using waste heat could help decarbonise industry, reduce overall energy demand, improve productivity, and provide new, local sources of...
New President speaks out on challenges to science
Paul Nurse has criticised those who put ideology ahead of evidence.
Professor Hannah Fry portrait
Discover the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 winning portrait of Professor Hannah Fry.
Medals and awards
Nominations are now open for the Royal Society's medals and awards.
Net zero by 2050
Is net zero by 2050 necessary in the UK? The Royal Society answers key questions.
Women in STEM
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first women elected Fellows of the Royal Society.