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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/
Dmitri Mendeleev was born #OnThisDay in 1834. He was a Russian chemist and inventor who formulated the Periodic Law and created the earliest example of a periodic table. He was elected a Foreign Member of the Royal Society in 1892, and won both our Davy and Copley Medals.
February 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Dmitri Mendeleev was born #OnThisDay in 1834. He was a Russian chemist and inventor who formulated the Periodic Law and created the earliest example of a periodic table. He was elected a Foreign Member of the Royal Society in 1892, and won both our Davy and Copley Medals.
Register for our upcoming scientific meeting in Manchester as diverse experts gather to explore how perception can seamlessly bind information across the senses. Find out more and book your place now: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/03/vision-augmented-hearing/
February 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Register for our upcoming scientific meeting in Manchester as diverse experts gather to explore how perception can seamlessly bind information across the senses. Find out more and book your place now: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/03/vision-augmented-hearing/
Is the golden ration really a formula for beauty? Our video with #BBCIdeas investigates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCaxb7fRNuA
Is the golden ratio the formula for a beautiful face? | The Royal Society
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February 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Is the golden ration really a formula for beauty? Our video with #BBCIdeas investigates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCaxb7fRNuA
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
February 6, 2026 at 3:49 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
British palaeoanthropologist Mary Leakey was born #OnThisDay in 1913. She made significant contributions to our understanding of human evolution, including the discovery and excavation of several early primates and hominins, including the skull of Paranthropus. #WomenInSTEM
February 6, 2026 at 10:53 AM
British palaeoanthropologist Mary Leakey was born #OnThisDay in 1913. She made significant contributions to our understanding of human evolution, including the discovery and excavation of several early primates and hominins, including the skull of Paranthropus. #WomenInSTEM
The Royal Society Armourers & Brasiers' Company Prize is awarded for excellent use-inspired research on structural or functional materials that is both fundamental and for the benefit of society. Nominate now: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/armourers-brasiers-prize/
February 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The Royal Society Armourers & Brasiers' Company Prize is awarded for excellent use-inspired research on structural or functional materials that is both fundamental and for the benefit of society. Nominate now: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/armourers-brasiers-prize/
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The International Fellowships 2026 scheme, run with the @royalsociety.org, supports international early career researchers to undertake a two-year research career with UK partner organisations. Find out more and apply ahead of 11 March deadline: https://bit.ly/3LaMIBC
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The International Fellowships 2026 scheme, run with the @royalsociety.org, supports international early career researchers to undertake a two-year research career with UK partner organisations. Find out more and apply ahead of 11 March deadline: https://bit.ly/3LaMIBC
Born #OnThisDay in 1790 was palaeontologist Gideon Mantell FRS. His discovery and study of Iguanadon fossils marked the start of scientific research on dinosaurs. A dinosaur species from Europe first identified as a species of Iguanadon is now named Mantellisaurus in his honour.
February 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1790 was palaeontologist Gideon Mantell FRS. His discovery and study of Iguanadon fossils marked the start of scientific research on dinosaurs. A dinosaur species from Europe first identified as a species of Iguanadon is now named Mantellisaurus in his honour.
There's still time to make your nominations for our medals and awards. Help us recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to science from teams and individuals around the world. #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/
February 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM
There's still time to make your nominations for our medals and awards. Help us recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to science from teams and individuals around the world. #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/
Born #OnThisDay in 1821 was Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the USA and the first woman on the medical register in the UK. She was a committed social reformer and helped found the London School of Medicine for Women. #WomenInSTEM
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Born #OnThisDay in 1821 was Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the USA and the first woman on the medical register in the UK. She was a committed social reformer and helped found the London School of Medicine for Women. #WomenInSTEM
#OnThisDay in 1826, the first paper to be written by a woman was read at a Royal Society meeting. The paper, by noted polymath Mary Somerville, was read at the meeting by her husband, as she wasn't permitted to attend. https://bit.ly/2A3Cj2N
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
#OnThisDay in 1826, the first paper to be written by a woman was read at a Royal Society meeting. The paper, by noted polymath Mary Somerville, was read at the meeting by her husband, as she wasn't permitted to attend. https://bit.ly/2A3Cj2N
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
February 2, 2026 at 12:34 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
Sir Paul Nurse PRS writes in today's Times on cuts to UKRI funding: "If [discovery-driven science] is not properly supported, we lose the seed-corn of discovery research, harming subsequent science translation, societal improvement and economic growth." Read more(£): www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
Times letters: Relevance of the Church in the 21st century
Sir, AN Wilson’s article (“More liturgy, fewer lectures please, archbishop”, Jan 31) is rather like the curate’s egg — good in parts
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February 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Sir Paul Nurse PRS writes in today's Times on cuts to UKRI funding: "If [discovery-driven science] is not properly supported, we lose the seed-corn of discovery research, harming subsequent science translation, societal improvement and economic growth." Read more(£): www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
You might not know it, but you probably use Bayesian reasoning every day. But what exactly is it? Professor David Spiegelhalter explains in our latest video with BBCIdeas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pnlExzbNqE
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February 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
You might not know it, but you probably use Bayesian reasoning every day. But what exactly is it? Professor David Spiegelhalter explains in our latest video with BBCIdeas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pnlExzbNqE
This week we released our new report on unlocking thermal energy, looking at how capturing, storing and re-using waste heat from industrial processes could be a huge opportunity for the UK to make progress towards #NetZero: https://royalsociety.org/news/2026/01/thermal-efficiency-in-industry/
January 31, 2026 at 12:22 PM
This week we released our new report on unlocking thermal energy, looking at how capturing, storing and re-using waste heat from industrial processes could be a huge opportunity for the UK to make progress towards #NetZero: https://royalsociety.org/news/2026/01/thermal-efficiency-in-industry/
Our Sylvester Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to mathematical research. With nominations open until 20 February, find out more on our website and submit your choice now: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/sylvester-medal/
January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Our Sylvester Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to mathematical research. With nominations open until 20 February, find out more on our website and submit your choice now: #RSMedals https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/sylvester-medal/
Register for our upcoming scientific meeting in Manchester as diverse experts gather to explore how perception can seamlessly bind information across the senses. Find out more and book your place now: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/03/vision-augmented-hearing/
January 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Register for our upcoming scientific meeting in Manchester as diverse experts gather to explore how perception can seamlessly bind information across the senses. Find out more and book your place now: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/03/vision-augmented-hearing/
Explore some scintillating scotomas (which are much less pleasant than they sound) and illustrations of migraine auras from the work of 19th century physician Hubert Airy from the archives of the Philosophical Transactions: https://royalsociety.org/blog/2026/01/visual-disturbances/
Visual disturbances | Royal Society
Katharine Marshall looks at the work of physician Hubert Airy on migraine auras, or scintillating scotomas.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Explore some scintillating scotomas (which are much less pleasant than they sound) and illustrations of migraine auras from the work of 19th century physician Hubert Airy from the archives of the Philosophical Transactions: https://royalsociety.org/blog/2026/01/visual-disturbances/
Capturing, storing and re-using waste heat from industrial processes could be a huge opportunity for the UK to strengthen its industrial competitiveness, reduce operational costs and accelerate progress towards #NetZero, says our new report released today. royalsociety.org/news/2026/01...
January 29, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Capturing, storing and re-using waste heat from industrial processes could be a huge opportunity for the UK to strengthen its industrial competitiveness, reduce operational costs and accelerate progress towards #NetZero, says our new report released today. royalsociety.org/news/2026/01...
Born #OnThisDay in 1903 was Kathleen Lonsdale FRS. She was a pioneer of X-ray crystallography, discovering the structure of benzene, and was one of the first two women elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. Find out more about her life and work: #WomenInSTEM www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwcf...
January 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Born #OnThisDay in 1903 was Kathleen Lonsdale FRS. She was a pioneer of X-ray crystallography, discovering the structure of benzene, and was one of the first two women elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. Find out more about her life and work: #WomenInSTEM www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwcf...
Born #OnThisDay in 1941 was Beatrice Tinsley, astronomer and cosmologist. She was the first female professor of astronomy at Yale University, and did pioneering research on how stars age and how galaxies evolve, contributing to our fundamental understanding of the universe. #WomenInSTEM
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1941 was Beatrice Tinsley, astronomer and cosmologist. She was the first female professor of astronomy at Yale University, and did pioneering research on how stars age and how galaxies evolve, contributing to our fundamental understanding of the universe. #WomenInSTEM
The Royal Society's International Exchanges are now open for applications. These grants are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate new research collaborations with leading scientists overseas. Find out more and apply: #RSGrants https://royalsociety.org/grants/international-exchanges/
International Exchanges | Royal Society
These schemes are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel
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January 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The Royal Society's International Exchanges are now open for applications. These grants are for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate new research collaborations with leading scientists overseas. Find out more and apply: #RSGrants https://royalsociety.org/grants/international-exchanges/
The Royal Society's Rumford Medal is awarded for important discoveries in the field of thermal or optical properties of matter and their applications. Submit your nomination now:
#RSMedals
https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/rumford-medal/
#RSMedals
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January 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The Royal Society's Rumford Medal is awarded for important discoveries in the field of thermal or optical properties of matter and their applications. Submit your nomination now:
#RSMedals
https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/rumford-medal/
#RSMedals
https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/rumford-medal/
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A wonderful @royalsociety.org short film about the scientist Marjory Stephenson's time in the 'Old Labs' at Newnham College, Cambridge. Despite lack of institutional support, she became a pioneer of bacterial biochemistry and her work informs much of our current understanding of biotechnology.
Born #OnThisDay in 1885 was Marjory Stephenson FRS, biochemist and one of the first two women to be elected to the Royal Society. Stephenson also founded the Microbiology Society and served as its second president. #HistoryOfScience #WomenInSTEM www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr5b...
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
A wonderful @royalsociety.org short film about the scientist Marjory Stephenson's time in the 'Old Labs' at Newnham College, Cambridge. Despite lack of institutional support, she became a pioneer of bacterial biochemistry and her work informs much of our current understanding of biotechnology.
Born #OnThisDay in 1627 was Robert Boyle FRS, one of the founders of the Royal Society and regarded as one of the first modern chemists. Boyle also wrote a wish list of what he hoped could be achieved through science, including 'Attaining Gigantick Dimensions' and 'The Art of Flying'.
January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1627 was Robert Boyle FRS, one of the founders of the Royal Society and regarded as one of the first modern chemists. Boyle also wrote a wish list of what he hoped could be achieved through science, including 'Attaining Gigantick Dimensions' and 'The Art of Flying'.