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Nominations for the the Royal Society's medals and awards are now open. Help us to celebrate excellence across the sciences and across the globe, with nominations open to both individuals and teams. Nominate now: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/nominations/
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme is open for applications, which offers the opportunity for early career scholars to exploit history of science collections, including the Royal Society’s, in support of their research. Find out more. #RSGrants https://royalsociety.org/grants/lisa-jardine/
January 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme is open for applications, which offers the opportunity for early career scholars to exploit history of science collections, including the Royal Society’s, in support of their research. Find out more. #RSGrants https://royalsociety.org/grants/lisa-jardine/
The call for entries for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize is now open. The #SciBooks Prize celebrates outstanding popular science writing from around the world. Make your submission now: https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/
January 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
The call for entries for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize is now open. The #SciBooks Prize celebrates outstanding popular science writing from around the world. Make your submission now: https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/science-book-prize/
The Royal Society's Darwin Medal is awarded for work of acknowledged distinction in evolution, population biology, organismal biology and biological diversity. Nominations are open until 20 Febuary 2026, so submit your choice now. #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/darwin-medal/
January 12, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The Royal Society's Darwin Medal is awarded for work of acknowledged distinction in evolution, population biology, organismal biology and biological diversity. Nominations are open until 20 Febuary 2026, so submit your choice now. #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/darwin-medal/
Priscilla Susan Bury, British botanist and illustrator, was born #OnThisDay in 1799. Although she wasn't professionally trained, her illustrations drew praise, and she counted John James Audubon among her subscribers. #WomenInSTEM https://bit.ly/4aUPc1m
January 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Priscilla Susan Bury, British botanist and illustrator, was born #OnThisDay in 1799. Although she wasn't professionally trained, her illustrations drew praise, and she counted John James Audubon among her subscribers. #WomenInSTEM https://bit.ly/4aUPc1m
Katharine Blodgett was an American physicist and chemist known for her work on surface chemistry, in particular, her invention of "invisible" or nonreflective glass. She was the first woman to be awarded a PhD in physics from the University of Cambridge. She was born #OnThisDay in 1898. #WomenInSTEM
January 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Katharine Blodgett was an American physicist and chemist known for her work on surface chemistry, in particular, her invention of "invisible" or nonreflective glass. She was the first woman to be awarded a PhD in physics from the University of Cambridge. She was born #OnThisDay in 1898. #WomenInSTEM
Join Sir Michael Ferguson FRS for the Leeuwenhoek Prize Lecture on 26 January 2026, as he explores how science can provide opportunities to make better, safer medicines and diagnostics for neglected infectious diseases. Register now: https://bit.ly/4j9U58P
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Join Sir Michael Ferguson FRS for the Leeuwenhoek Prize Lecture on 26 January 2026, as he explores how science can provide opportunities to make better, safer medicines and diagnostics for neglected infectious diseases. Register now: https://bit.ly/4j9U58P
Alfred Russel Wallace FRS was born #OnThisDay in 1823. He independently conceived of the theory of evolution by natural selection and his work prompted Darwin to publish 'On the Origin of Species'. Wallace laid the foundations of modern biogeography.
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Alfred Russel Wallace FRS was born #OnThisDay in 1823. He independently conceived of the theory of evolution by natural selection and his work prompted Darwin to publish 'On the Origin of Species'. Wallace laid the foundations of modern biogeography.
Born #OnThisDay in 1942 was renowned physicist and science writer Stephen Hawking FRS. His contributions to research, like his work on black holes, and the public understanding of science made him a household name. His book, 'A Brief History of Time', was a global bestseller.
January 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1942 was renowned physicist and science writer Stephen Hawking FRS. His contributions to research, like his work on black holes, and the public understanding of science made him a household name. His book, 'A Brief History of Time', was a global bestseller.
Join Professor Philipp Kukura FRS on 9 February as he explores why the use of weights and scales was critical to the development of human society, and how mass photometry, measuring the mass of molecules using light, is aiding the next generation of therapeutics. https://bit.ly/3N8UHzE
January 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Join Professor Philipp Kukura FRS on 9 February as he explores why the use of weights and scales was critical to the development of human society, and how mass photometry, measuring the mass of molecules using light, is aiding the next generation of therapeutics. https://bit.ly/3N8UHzE
Sylvia Tait FRS was born #OnThisDay in 1917. Tait, a biochemist and endocrinologist, discovered aldosterone, a hormone that is associated with blood pressure regulation. Discover her life and legacy in our biographical memoir. #WomeninSTEM https://bit.ly/4qMkHPV
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Sylvia Tait FRS was born #OnThisDay in 1917. Tait, a biochemist and endocrinologist, discovered aldosterone, a hormone that is associated with blood pressure regulation. Discover her life and legacy in our biographical memoir. #WomeninSTEM https://bit.ly/4qMkHPV
Want to get all the latest news from the Royal Society? Sign up to our email newsletters and be the first to find out our free events and lectures, grant opportunities, journal articles and more: https://royalsociety.org/stay-in-touch/email-newsletter-sign-up/
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Want to get all the latest news from the Royal Society? Sign up to our email newsletters and be the first to find out our free events and lectures, grant opportunities, journal articles and more: https://royalsociety.org/stay-in-touch/email-newsletter-sign-up/
The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships, jointly funded with the Wolfson Foundation, are now open for applications. These fellowships enable UK institutions to attract international research leaders who wish to relocate. #RSGrants https://royalsociety.org/grants/royal-society-wolfson-fellowship/
January 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships, jointly funded with the Wolfson Foundation, are now open for applications. These fellowships enable UK institutions to attract international research leaders who wish to relocate. #RSGrants https://royalsociety.org/grants/royal-society-wolfson-fellowship/
#OnThisDay in 1610, Galileo Galilei recorded the first mention of Jupiter's moons. At first thinking them to be fixed stars near the gas giant, his later observations revealed them to be orbiting Jupiter. Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are now known as the Galilean moons. #HistoryOfScience
January 7, 2026 at 10:35 AM
#OnThisDay in 1610, Galileo Galilei recorded the first mention of Jupiter's moons. At first thinking them to be fixed stars near the gas giant, his later observations revealed them to be orbiting Jupiter. Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are now known as the Galilean moons. #HistoryOfScience
Professor Sam Behjati, who delivered the Francis Crick Prize Lecture in 2025, tells us what it meant to him to receive this award: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ctz...
Professor Sam Behjati. Winner of the Francis Crick Medal and Lecture
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January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Professor Sam Behjati, who delivered the Francis Crick Prize Lecture in 2025, tells us what it meant to him to receive this award: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ctz...
The Royal Society's Francis Crick Medal and Lecture is awarded for achievements in any field of the biological sciences. Help us celebrate excellence by making your nomination now: #RSMedals royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The Royal Society's Francis Crick Medal and Lecture is awarded for achievements in any field of the biological sciences. Help us celebrate excellence by making your nomination now: #RSMedals royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
The role of science for democratic societies has never been more important. Register for our upcoming scientific meeting on 16-17 March 2026 and explore the theoretical and practical consequences of treating science as a global public good: https://bit.ly/3Y42i4F
January 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The role of science for democratic societies has never been more important. Register for our upcoming scientific meeting on 16-17 March 2026 and explore the theoretical and practical consequences of treating science as a global public good: https://bit.ly/3Y42i4F
Are you a researcher with an interest in human-focused biomedical technologies? Register now to join our Science+ meeting in London on 3-4 February 2026. Apply to present your poster at the meeting now: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/
January 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Are you a researcher with an interest in human-focused biomedical technologies? Register now to join our Science+ meeting in London on 3-4 February 2026. Apply to present your poster at the meeting now: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/
If intelligent life does exist out in the cosmos, should we try to communicate with it? Scientists from SETI (The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) and METI (Messaging Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) give their views:
Made in partnership with #BBCIdeas:
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Made in partnership with #BBCIdeas:
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Should we try to talk to aliens? | The Royal Society
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January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
If intelligent life does exist out in the cosmos, should we try to communicate with it? Scientists from SETI (The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) and METI (Messaging Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) give their views:
Made in partnership with #BBCIdeas:
bit.ly/3YV83BZ
Made in partnership with #BBCIdeas:
bit.ly/3YV83BZ
A new generation of ultrafast laser light sources promises to answer fundamental questions in chemistry and materials science. Join our upcoming residential scientific meeting in Edinburgh to explore them in depth. You can also apply to present a poster at the meeting. https://bit.ly/3XhtqNj
January 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
A new generation of ultrafast laser light sources promises to answer fundamental questions in chemistry and materials science. Join our upcoming residential scientific meeting in Edinburgh to explore them in depth. You can also apply to present a poster at the meeting. https://bit.ly/3XhtqNj
Nominations for all of our medals and awards are still open. Help us recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to science from across the globe by making your nominations by 20 February 2026: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/nominations/
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Nominations for all of our medals and awards are still open. Help us recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to science from across the globe by making your nominations by 20 February 2026: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/nominations/
Join Sir Michael Ferguson FRS for the Leeuwenhoek Prize Lecture on 26 January 2026, as he explores how science can provide opportunities to make better, safer medicines and diagnostics for neglected infectious diseases. Register now: https://bit.ly/4j9U58P
January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join Sir Michael Ferguson FRS for the Leeuwenhoek Prize Lecture on 26 January 2026, as he explores how science can provide opportunities to make better, safer medicines and diagnostics for neglected infectious diseases. Register now: https://bit.ly/4j9U58P
The Royal Society's Hughes Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of energy. With nominations open until 20 February, make your submission now: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/hughes-medal/
January 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The Royal Society's Hughes Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of energy. With nominations open until 20 February, make your submission now: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/hughes-medal/
Head to our blog to see the top ten most popular Royal Society Publishing journal articles from the past year: royalsociety.org/blog/2025/12...
December 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Head to our blog to see the top ten most popular Royal Society Publishing journal articles from the past year: royalsociety.org/blog/2025/12...
And finally in our countdown of the year's most popular @royalsocietypublishing.org papers, the most popular paper of 2025 takes a look at why men's height and weight have increased almost twice as fast as women's over the past hundred years. bit.ly/3Yx8emT
The sexy and formidable male body: men’s height and weight are condition-dependent, sexually selected traits
Abstract. On average men are taller and more muscular than women, which confers on them advantages related to female choice and during physical competition
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December 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
And finally in our countdown of the year's most popular @royalsocietypublishing.org papers, the most popular paper of 2025 takes a look at why men's height and weight have increased almost twice as fast as women's over the past hundred years. bit.ly/3Yx8emT
The second-most popular @royalsocietypublishing.org paper of 2025 reveals that arthropods (like insects, crabs and spiders) owe their success to grouping their body into specialised segments like head, thorax and abdomen, a process known as tagmosis. https://bit.ly/48GCAcG
Early evolvability in arthropod tagmosis exemplified by a new radiodont from the Burgess Shale
Abstract. Much diversity in arthropod form is the result of variation in the number and differentiation of segments (tagmosis). Fossil evidence to date has
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December 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The second-most popular @royalsocietypublishing.org paper of 2025 reveals that arthropods (like insects, crabs and spiders) owe their success to grouping their body into specialised segments like head, thorax and abdomen, a process known as tagmosis. https://bit.ly/48GCAcG