Environmental DNA
This Royal Society programme of work aims to raise awareness of the breadth of current and…
News and resources
Explore the latest work from the Royal Society, from news stories and blog posts to policy statements and projects. You can also find resources for teachers and history of science researchers.
News
G7 science academies release 2026 statements on addressing global challenges
91TV, along with other science academies of the G7, was signatory to three joint statements with recommendations for addressing challenges associated with the global Arctic, large satellite constellations,...
Six weeks to go until the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition 2026
The full line up of talks, hands-on activities and screenings has been announced for the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition, an annual celebration of cutting-edge science from across the UK....
World leading researchers awarded Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowships to develop collaborations with Indian institutions
91TV has announced three new Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowships to India, which supports scientific collaboration across international borders....
Publications
Diversity of applications for Royal Society early-career fellowship programmes - 2025
91TV commissioned the Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) to produce an updated report benchmarking the diversity profiles of applicants to two of our Early Career Fellowship Schemes....
SEPA highlights priorities for science education
The Science Education Policy Alliance (SEPA) responds to the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report, welcoming recognition of the importance of science education....
Adapting to International Climate Risks
Summary note from a workshop on how the UK can adapt to international climate change risks....
Recent projects
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How does ecological risk relate to commercial risk?
Healthy ecosystems are essential for long-term growth and businesses that ignore ecological risks…
Mathematical Futures programme
The Mathematical Futures programme offers a new approach to mathematical and data education that…
Towards a green hydrogen roadmap for the UK
This report summarises the findings of a joint Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering…
Science in the age of AI
Science in the age of AI explores how AI is transforming the methods and nature of scientific…
Recent blog posts
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Ainsley Vinall
In History of science
5 min read
Hill or high water
Ainsley Vinall highlights a collection of photographic slides from the 1958-59 Royal Society…
Professor Ulrike Tillmann FRS
In News and views
2 min read
Transforming education would deliver opportunity for all: we can’t waste this chance
Professor Ulrike Tillmann FRS discusses a once in a generation opportunity to be bold and create…
Ciara Doyle
In Publishing
3 min read
Evolutionary adaptations of the seahorse tail: investigating muscle architecture through in-silico modelling and robotics
New research published in Journal of the Royal Society Interface examines how the unique muscle…
Katherine Marshall
In History of science
5 min read
Spectral presence
Katherine Marshall looks at the life of Lady Margaret Huggins, and her significant work in…
Professor Veronica van Heyningen FRS
In News and views
5 min read
Academic Freedom at the Royal Society: Part 1
Veronica van Heyningen, academic freedom representative at the Royal Society, discusses academic…