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Preprints and Proceedings B – the story so far

Shalene Singh-Shepherd

14 Jul 2021

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History of science

Paper dragons

Katherine Marshall

13 Jul 2021

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History of science

Cloud perspectives

Sandra Kemp

08 Jul 2021

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Embracing pandemic uncertainty in science, society and policy

Dr Colin Foad

07 Jul 2021

6 min read

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History of science

The jellyfish debate

Ellen Embleton

01 Jul 2021

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History of science

Wings and things

Keith Moore

22 Jun 2021

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Welcome to Biology Letters’ New Editorial Board Members

Surayya Johar

18 Jun 2021

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Reflections on the 2021 Pairing Scheme

16 Jun 2021

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History of science

Dinosaurs and brains

Frankie Chappell

15 Jun 2021

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Advancing bioinformatics research in Latin America

Jessica Miller

11 Jun 2021

3 min read

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History of science

Head of steam

Rupert Baker

08 Jun 2021

4 min read

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Suction-assisted grabbing by elephants

Professor David Hu

02 Jun 2021

4 min read

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History of science

Early man cave

Jon Bushell

01 Jun 2021

6 min read

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Preventing malaria with purpose-built houses

Professor Steve Lindsay

26 May 2021

4 min read

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History of science

Penning puns

Virginia Mills

25 May 2021

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Welcoming new Associate Editors to Royal Society Open Science

Callum Shoosmith

21 May 2021

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History of science

Jewels of the sea

Sandra Santos

18 May 2021

3 min read

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Our transition to Open Access

Stuart Taylor

14 May 2021

4 min read

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The impact of future ocean acidification on coral reef survival

Billy Moore

12 May 2021

3 min read

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History of science

Blogspawn

Katherine Marshall

11 May 2021

4 min read

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History of science

An upgrade to our Picture Library

Ellen Embleton

05 May 2021

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Social support and maternal-child health

Dr Abigail Page

03 May 2021

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History of science

St Lubbock's Days

Rupert Baker

27 Apr 2021

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Schools Network

More than fun: enrichment activities rooted in contemporary science

Lucy Holdcroft

26 Apr 2021

5 min read

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History of science

A spoonful of sugar

Frankie Chappell

20 Apr 2021

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Royal Society Open Science welcomes PCI Registered Reports

Andrew Dunn

19 Apr 2021

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Interdisciplinary approaches to dynamics in biology

Jessica Miller

16 Apr 2021

3 min read

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Partnership Grants - engaging in scientific research

Christine Sneddon

14 Apr 2021

3 min read

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Peer review during the pandemic – thank you!

Phil Hurst

13 Apr 2021

3 min read

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History of science

Wonderful museums

Keith Moore

13 Apr 2021

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Biographical Memoirs Volume 70: Discovery and Innovation

Callum Shoosmith

08 Apr 2021

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Science, Society and Policy in Royal Society Open Science

Andrew Dunn

08 Apr 2021

4 min read

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A China-UK dialogue on artificial intelligence

Professor Sir Keith Burnett FRS

08 Apr 2021

9 min read

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History of science

Snapping scientists

Ellen Embleton

07 Apr 2021

3 min read

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History of science

Volcanic vistas

Jon Bushell

30 Mar 2021

5 min read

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How is COVID-19 evolving?

Dr Katrina Lythgoe

29 Mar 2021

7 min read

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Should We Trust Computers?

Dr Roger Highfield

29 Mar 2021

5 min read

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