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Blog posts and articles from the Royal Society.
History of science blog posts
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Kiera Evans
In History of science
4 min read
Withdrawal symptoms
Archival material on papers deemed unsuitable for publication by the Royal Society is being made…
Vida Milovanovic
In History of science
4 min read
Smeaton's beacons
Vida Milovanovic discovers a fascinating connection between lighthouses and the Royal Society.
Ainsley Vinall
In History of science
6 min read
Out of the picture
Intrigued by a portrait that was briefly part of the Royal Society’s collection, Ainsley Vinall…
Louisiane Ferlier
In History of science
5 min read
Brook the broker
Louisiane Ferlier's cataloguing of a volume of Brook Taylor correspondence at the Royal Society…
Katherine Marshall
In History of science
3 min read
Church spirals
Katherine Marshall takes a look at the work of Arthur Harry Church FRS on phyllotaxis, or…
News and views blog posts
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Dr. Jasmeen Kanwal
In News and views
4 min read
Why diversity in science really matters
The work of Professor Thema Monroe-White provides the strongest evidence yet that a scientist’s…
Professor Simon Peyton Jones OBE FRS
In News and views
5 min read
System upgrade required: computing education is for everyone
A blog post discussing the issues around computing education in schools and what should be done to…
Ruby Seger-Bernard
In News and views
3 min read
80 years of women Fellows: inspiring the next generation of women in STEM
Ruby Seger-Bernard, Schools Engagement Officer, and Isabelle Moss, Diversity and Inclusion…
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,…
Publishing blog posts
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Publishing Editorial Team
In Publishing
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Inspiring women in computer science: reflections and advice from Jane Hillston FRS
Professor Jane Hillston FRS reflects on their career in computer science, discussing role models,…
Buchi Okereafor
In Publishing
4 min read
Beyond chemical cues: How mechanical forces shape skin patterns - Open Access Week
A blog post revealing how transient manipulation of a key developmental signalling pathway - sonic…
Buchi Okereafor
In Publishing
2 min read
Open Access Week – highlights from Open Biology
Open Access Week – highlights from Open Biology
Ciara Doyle
In Publishing
2 min read
Combinatorial models for evolving representation of dynamical behaviours in biological networks
Interface Focus recently published a theme issue on 'Combinatorial models for evolving…
Buchi Okereafor
In Publishing
2 min read
Introducing new Royal Society Open Biology Subject Editor in Immunology
We are pleased to welcome Gerry Graham as our new Immunology Subject Editor for Open Biology