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Cloud perspectives

history of science
Sandra Kemp
07 July 2021
6 mins

A new Royal Society Google Arts & Culture exhibition looks at how John Ruskin interacted with Victorian scientists in his depictions of the skies, as exhibition curator Professor Sandra Kemp explains.

Capital climate

history of science
Jon Bushell
05 August 2019
4 mins

A look at the life of Luke Howard FRS and his important contributions to the science of meteorology, including his naming system for clouds, still in use today.

Opening envelopes

history of science
Keith Moore
21 April 2016
4 mins

Keith Moore recounts the exploits of James Glaisher FRS, intrepid balloonist and editor of the 'Illustrated London Almanack'.