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

The solution to one of the world’s most pressing health crises might be hiding in your toilet

At the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, which opens to the public at 6pm on Tuesday 1 July in London, visitors will be invited to help find phages, tiny viruses...

30 June 2025

Living sustainably to be theme for new Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science, Mark Miodownik

Material scientist, engineer, broadcaster and award-winning author, Professor Miodownik will use his expertise to explore how we can live more sustainably, both as individuals and as a society....

24 June 2025

Work with disabled people to design transformative digital assistive tools and tackle accessibility barriers, says Royal Society report

The Disability technology report identifies digital assistive technologies (digital AT), from screen readers to smartphone navigation apps, as critical tools for the 1.3bn disabled people worldwide to live fulfilled, independent...

23 June 2025
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Publications

The shift to prevention: A new ecosystem of health promotion and protection

This report, co-produced by Google Health, Deloitte, and the Royal Society, envisions a future NHS that prioritises proactive, preventative health strategies to keep people healthier for longer and reduce the...

27 June 2025

The Royal Society’s submission to Defra’s Land Use Consultation

The Royal Society's response to Defra's Land Use consultation...

25 April 2025

The Royal Society submission to the UK Government Comprehensive Spending Review phase 2

The Royal Society has set out five priorities for the Comprehensive Spending Review to secure sustainable growth and improve the lives of current and future generations....

18 March 2025
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