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Blog posts and articles from the Royal Society.
History of science blog posts
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Rupert Baker
In History of science
5 min read
Kindly Urania
Who is the earliest female author on the shelves of the Royal Society Library? Rupert Baker…
Eloise Barber
In History of science
4 min read
Jumping genes
Eloise Barber celebrates the life and work of Barbara McClintock, a Foreign Member of the Royal…
Dr Louise Devoy
In History of science
6 min read
The Lady Computers of the Royal Observatory
Guest blogger Louise Devoy reflects on the first generation of paid female astronomers at…
Ainsley Vinall
In History of science
5 min read
Atmospheric exchange
Early Fellows of the Royal Society had many questions about the geology, topography and…
Katherine Marshall
In History of science
3 min read
Inimitable hand
During Elizabeth Gould's brief career as an ornithological illustrator, she made a significant…
News and views blog posts
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Professor Barbara Sahakian
In News and views
4 min read
Cognitive enhancing drugs: Scientific and legal perspectives
Royal Society seminar on cognitive enhancing drugs and their use amongst those with and without an…
Jon Hale
In News and views
4 min read
Developing a successful, long-term research project through the Partnership Grants
Discover how the Daffodil DNA Project transformed biology education, inspired student aspirations,…
Professor Dame Athene Donald DBE FRS
In News and views
3 min read
The unsung heroes of Research and Innovation (R&I): the vital role of technical professionals
Professor Athene Donald FRS explains the crucial role of technical professionals in Research and…
Ruby Seger-Bernard
In News and views
3 min read
Royal Society resources to support the teaching of practical science
Outlining the Royal Society's resources for schools and teachers to use to support the teaching of…
Sir Adrian Smith PRS
In News and views
3 min read
Planning for turbulence: why the UK needs a long-term science strategy
Royal Society President Sir Adrian Smith writes on why a long-term vision for science is needed in…
Publishing blog posts
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Graham Anderson
In Publishing
1 min read
Usage, She Wrote
Our Head of Sales and Marketing, Graham Anderson, explores recent shifts in journal usage…
Helen Eaton
In Publishing
5 min read
Understanding deep-time human impacts on marine ecosystems: Q&A with Luke Holman
Philosophical Transactions B recently published a theme issue on ‘Shifting seas: understanding…
Helen Eaton
In Publishing
2 min read
Acoustic monitoring for tropical ecology and conservation: Q&A with Daniela Martínez Medina
Philosophical Transactions B recently published a theme issue on ‘Acoustic monitoring for tropical…
Emilie Ellis
In Publishing
3 min read
Drivers of nocturnal and diurnal pollinating insect declines in urban landscapes
Emilie Ellis tells us about a new study that found that pollinator species richness declined by…
Rachel Gladman
In Publishing
5 min read
Celebrating the most cited Royal Society journal articles of 2024
Discover the top cited articles of 2024, showcasing the breadth and impact of the research…