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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 - Wednesday 8 November
8 Nov 2006

Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health have said in the Lancet that chemical pollution could cause a ’silent pandemic’ of brain illnesses in millions of children across the world.

Royal Society comment on Prime Minister’s "Our Nation’s Future" lecture
3 Nov 2006

Martin Rees, President of the Royal Society, comments on the Prime Minister’s "Our Nations Future" lecture which has been delivered in Oxford today.

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Royal Society Industry Fellowships: deadline 10 November

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Royal Society Industry Fellowships forge collaborative links between industry and the science base by supporting academic researchers working with industry.

 

Science issues - climate change

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Climate change is one of the most serious issues facing the world. Find out more about the issues and our work.

 

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Royal Society Christmas Cards

Order now from a selection of Christmas images taken from the Royal Society’s Library and Archives.

Journal

Royal Society Journals

Over 340 years of landmark scientific discovery is now available online in the Royal Society journals digital archive. Click to find out more.

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PM: "Our nation’s future" speech

Rt. Hon. Tony Blair MP

Britain’s path to the future is "lit by the brilliant light of science", Tony Blair has said in a speech to the Royal Society in Oxford.

 

Scientific developments in biofuels

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What developments can contribute to more efficient biofuels production for use in transport?

 

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Funding for scientists

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Policy statements and reports

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Royal Society comment on topical science issues.

Video and audio library

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Including our latest webcast - Science and Globalisation: speech by the Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling MP.

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Into the blue: voyages of discovery 1700-1850

10 Nov 2006 at 2:00pm


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The EASAC website can now be found at www.easac.eu



 

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