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is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth dedicated to promoting excellence in science.

The Society plays an influential role in national and international science policy and supports developments in science engineering and technology in a wide range of ways.

Science in the News - Tuesday 19 August 2008
19 Aug 2008

A researcher at the University of Portsmouth has developed a recycled wind turbine costing £20 which could be useful in the developing world.

Royal Society responds to science and maths A-level results
14 Aug 2008

In response to today’s A-level results Martin Rees, President of the Royal Society said: "Today’s results for science and maths A-levels give us reason to be encouraged. Maths and further maths have continued their robust recovery with the numbers of students taking these A-levels increasing for the fifth year in a row. This is a welcome pay-off for the serious efforts made in recent years to boost this subject."

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2008 Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose Memorial Lecture

Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose

Professor Narendra Kumar of the Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, will give the 2008 Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose Memorial Lecture on Tuesday 16 September. Click the above link for information, and to register.

 

Biological approaches to enhance food-crop production: call for evidence

The Royal Society has launched a study on biological approaches to enhance food-crop production. Find out how to submit your evidence here.

 

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Structures by Sir Aaron Klug

Is seeing believing?

Discover the relationship of art and science in our new exhibition
Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education

ACME

The Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education aims to influence Government strategy and policies with a view to improving the outcomes of mathematics teaching and learning in England.
Royal Society Internationally

International

The Royal Society works closely with the leading scientific organisations around the world, over science policy and to promote collaboration.

Find out what the Royal Society does internationally.

Enterprise Fund

Enterprise Fund

Royal Society launches its Enterprise Fund which will provide early stage equity funding for innovative new businesses emerging from the science base.
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Is global warming a swindle?

Global Warming

The Royal Society has produced an overview of the current state of scientific understanding of climate change to help non-experts better understand this complex area of science.

 

Fellow of the month

Sir John St Aubyn

Find out about past Fellow Sir John St Aubyn

 
 

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