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History of science Perfect copy Ellen Embleton admires the watercolours of Royal Society portraits created by copyist George Perfect Harding, and now housed in the Library's… By Ellen Embleton 02 March 2021 4 min read
History of science Mars attracts The Mars Perseverance rover is the latest in a long line of attempts to map and understand the Red Planet. Rupert Baker finds some earlier examples in… By Rupert Baker 23 February 2021 5 min read
History of science Off the charts Frankie Chappell looks at the maps produced by explorers and whalers such as William Scoresby FRS, and compares them with the ways in which indigenous… By Frankie Chappell 16 February 2021 5 min read
Brady takes a look at some taxidermy objects - and discuss the name Justin. Taxidermy - Objectivity #234 22 December 2020 Brady Haran
Brady presents some chemistry-related objects in his office. Brady's Chemistry Collection - Objectivity #233 29 November 2020 Brady Haran
Brady and Keith look at the fascinating history of an antique lens in the Royal Society's collection. The Underground Telescope - Objectivity #232 28 October 2020 Brady Haran
Join Keith on a grand tour of the Royal Society's home at Carlton House Terrace. Keith's Building Tour - Objectivity #231 17 September 2020 Brady Haran