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Blog posts and articles from the Royal Society.
History of science blog posts
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Keith Moore
In History of science
5 min read
A Christmas list
What does the Royal Society Library want for Christmas? Keith Moore lists some stocking fillers to…
Jon Bushell
In History of science
5 min read
Brain boxes
Jon Bushell looks at the Edinburgh University artificial intelligence research of Christopher…
Eloise Barber
In History of science
3 min read
Plankton tales
The work of Sheina Marshall FRS on plankton and coral reefs revealed new dimensions of the ocean’s…
Katherine Marshall
In History of science
3 min read
Festive favourites
Katherine Marshall shares some colourful Christmas gift ideas from the Royal Society Print Shop.
Rupert Baker
In History of science
2 min read
Breaking the glass ceiling
An invitation to join the online audience for the Royal Society's ‘Women in Science: historical…
News and views blog posts
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Zainab Hussain
In News and views
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Music on prescription: one scientist’s journey to healing hearts through music
How music, science and arrhythmia weaved their way throughout Professor Elaine Chew’s life and…
Dr Clara Barker
In News and views
4 min read
Supporting science with Pride: reflections on Pride in London 2025
The Royal Society first marched in Pride in London in 2024 and participated again in 2025. Pride…
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…
Publishing blog posts
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Ciara Doyle
In Publishing
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Celebrating the most popular papers of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re excited to reveal the top 10 most popular papers from across the…
Helen Eaton
In Publishing
5 min read
Diversifying cultural evolution research and its application to global futures: Q&A with Rachel Kendal
Philosophical Transactions B recently published a theme issue on ‘Transforming cultural evolution…
Buchi Okereafor
In Publishing
2 min read
Meet Royal Society Publishing at Cell Bio 2025
Heading to Cell Bio 2025 this December? Royal Society Publishing is excited to join the global…
Professor Akihiro Yoshikawa
In Publishing
3 min read
A new “pale pink” sea anemone that builds a home for hermit crabs
New research published in Royal Society Open Science presents a novel species of sea anemone…
Buchi Okereafor
In Publishing
1 min read
Open Biology strengthens its focus on mechanistic research
As part of our ongoing scope review, Royal Society Open Biology is pleased to share some updates…