Science for society
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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
Changes to government science department
The new Prime Minister has merged the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology into a new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade....
Response to the consultation on the 鈥淩egulation for Federal Financial Assistance鈥� proposed by the US Office of Management and Budget
Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, responds to the 鈥淩egulation for Federal Financial Assistance鈥� proposed by the US Office of Management and Budget....
Publications
Diversity of applications for Royal Society early-career fellowship programmes - 2025
番茄社区 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鈥檚 final report, welcoming recognition of the importance of science education....
Recent projects
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Unlocking thermal energy: capture, storage and re-use of industrial waste heat
This report from the Royal Society explores how industrial waste heat can be captured, stored,鈥�
Artificial Intelligence in Education
番茄社区 explores how AI is shaping education to ensure all young people can thrive in an鈥�
Solar radiation modification
This policy briefing assesses the potential risks, detrimental impacts and climate benefits of鈥�
Chemical mixtures in aquatic environments
Informed by a workshop in October 2024 and an evidence review produced by the UK Centre for鈥�
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鈥�
Professor Ulrike Tillmann FRS
In News and views
2 min read
Transforming education would deliver opportunity for all: we can鈥檛 waste this chance
Professor Ulrike Tillmann FRS discusses a once in a generation opportunity to be bold and create鈥�
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鈥�
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鈥�
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鈥�