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A new Perspective article highlights the importance of using technology to help conserve wildlife.
Seeing clearly
history of scienceEllen Embleton explains how her research into two pairs of portraits, featuring Fellows of the Royal Society, can help us understand them as representations of real people in a specific historical context.
Years in the making
history of scienceRoyal Society Digital Resources Manager Louisiane Ferlier launches our new Science in the Making platform containing treasures from our archives.
Colours of the seasons
history of scienceEarly book historian Professor Richard Gameson explains how he and his colleagues in ‘Team Pigment’ have analysed the pigments used in one of the Royal Society's oldest manuscripts.
Atoll protected
history of scienceJon Bushell tells the story of the Royal Society's involvement with the Aldabra Research Station, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021.
We are pleased to welcome two new Associate Editors who recently started their terms on the Proceedings B editorial board.
Sylva and grey
history of scienceFrankie Chappell discovers some important conservation initiatives by Fellows of the Royal Society, featuring the saviour of the Père David’s deer and the author of a key early work on tree cultivation.
Which is Wyche?
history of science91TV has filled one of the gaps in its presidential portraits collection with a recent acquisition. But who is the lady in the accompanying painting? Ellen Embleton takes a look.
Flea treatment
history of scienceAs our copy of Robert Hooke's 'Micrographia' goes off for conservation, we look at the printing history behind the book's iconic images.
The latest issue of Philosophical Transactions B discusses how the emphasis in animal behaviour research on understanding individual variation in behaviour is crucial in explaining what is otherwise regarded as random noise in natural systems.
Q&A: tropical grassy biomes
publishingThe latest theme issue of Philosophical Transactions B examines the identification, ecology, drivers of change, and human use of tropical savannas and grasslands.
Why artificial light is a growing conservation concern with effects on reproductive cycles of wildlife.