Dr Mark A. Hanson
Publishing
3 mins
Philosophical Transactions: producing valuable conversations that push science forward
To celebrate the 360th anniversary of the start of the Philosophical Transactions, we have invited Guest Editor Dr Mark A. Hanson to tell us what publishing with the journal means to him.
Virginia Mills
History of science
4 mins
Time unfolded
An exhibition at Lambeth Palace Library brings together some rare medieval concertina-fold almanacs, including one from the collections of the Royal Society, as Virginia Mills reports.
Dr Mathilde Massenet
Publishing
2 mins
A unique opportunity to contribute to the history of scientific discovery
To celebrate the 360th anniversary of the start of the Philosophical Transactions, we have invited Guest Editor Dr Mathilde Massenet to tell us what publishing with the journal means to her.
Vida Milovanovic
History of science
5 mins
Before Baird
The pioneering genius of Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton FRS can be seen in a recently catalogued archival collection of his personal and professional papers, as Vida Milovanovic reveals.
Professor Ulrike Tillmann FRS
News and views
2 mins
Transforming education would deliver opportunity for all: we can’t waste this chance
Dr. Damya Souami
Publishing
2 mins
Comprehensive yet specialised scientific scholarship
To celebrate the 360th anniversary of the start of the Philosophical Transactions, we have invited Guest Editor Dr. Damya Souami to tell us what publishing with the journal means to her.
Surayya Johar
Publishing
1 mins
Celebrating 20 years of Biology Letters
We’re coming out of our tree – it’s Biology Letters’ 20th anniversary!
Eloise Barber
History of science
5 mins
Escape to New York
Eloise Barber tells the story of Otto Loewi ForMemRS and his detention in Austria in 1938.
Professor Shun-Peng Zhu
Publishing
2 mins
A shining testament to the timeless power of scientific curiosity
To celebrate the 360th anniversary of the start of the Philosophical Transactions, we have invited Guest Editor Shun-Peng Zhu to tell us what publishing with the journal means to him.
Graham Anderson
Publishing
4 mins
Our open access transition enters the 70’s era
The Royal Society journals' open access output increased from 66% in 2023 to 71% in 2024.
Professor Veronica van Heyningen FRS
News and views
5 mins
Academic Freedom at the Royal Society: Part 1
Veronica van Heyningen, representative for academic freedom at the Royal Society, discusses the history and future of the role.
Rupert Baker
History of science
2 mins
Fully booked
An invitation to join the Royal Society's 'Libraries of Science' conference online on Friday 14 March.