Environmental DNA
This Royal Society programme of work aims to raise awareness of the breadth of current and…
News and resources
Explore the latest work from the Royal Society, from news stories and blog posts to policy statements and projects. You can also find resources for teachers and history of science researchers.
News
Royal Society statement on the US Administration’s repeal of the endangerment finding
Sir Paul Nurse PRS and Professor Eric Wolff FRS comment on the US Administration’s repeal of the endangerment finding....
Research published in Royal Society journals in 2026 to be free to access as libraries back Subscribe to Open
The Royal Society is pleased to confirm that its eight world-class subscription journals will be published as open access in 2026 as libraries support its Subscribe to Open (S2O) strategy....
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...
Publications
Diversity of applications for Royal Society early-career fellowship programmes - 2025
The Royal Society commissioned the Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) to produce an updated report benchmarking the diversity profiles of applicants to two of our Early Career Fellowship Schemes....
SEPA highlights priorities for science education
The Science Education Policy Alliance (SEPA) responds to the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report, welcoming recognition of the importance of science education....
Adapting to International Climate Risks
Summary note from a workshop on how the UK can adapt to international climate change risks....
Recent projects
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How does ecological risk relate to commercial risk?
Healthy ecosystems are essential for long-term growth and businesses that ignore ecological risks…
Mathematical Futures programme
The Mathematical Futures programme offers a new approach to mathematical and data education that…
Towards a green hydrogen roadmap for the UK
This report summarises the findings of a joint Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering…
Science in the age of AI
Science in the age of AI explores how AI is transforming the methods and nature of scientific…
Recent blog posts
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Ainsley Vinall
In History of science
5 min read
Hill or high water
Ainsley Vinall highlights a collection of photographic slides from the 1958-59 Royal Society…
Professor Ulrike Tillmann FRS
In News and views
2 min read
Transforming education would deliver opportunity for all: we can’t waste this chance
Professor Ulrike Tillmann FRS discusses a once in a generation opportunity to be bold and create…
Ciara Doyle
In Publishing
3 min read
Evolutionary adaptations of the seahorse tail: investigating muscle architecture through in-silico modelling and robotics
New research published in Journal of the Royal Society Interface examines how the unique muscle…
Katherine Marshall
In History of science
5 min read
Spectral presence
Katherine Marshall looks at the life of Lady Margaret Huggins, and her significant work in…
Professor Veronica van Heyningen FRS
In News and views
5 min read
Academic Freedom at the Royal Society: Part 1
Veronica van Heyningen, academic freedom representative at the Royal Society, discusses academic…