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Britain giving up on #NetZero is not an option, with evidence showing that we must reach this target to avoid dangerous impacts of #ClimateChange, says Vice-President of the Royal Society Professor Sheila Rowan: theguardian.com/environment/20…

“So far the worst [of the anti-science movement] has not yet hit the UK. It is not something to take for granted over the coming years, however.” President of the Royal Society Sir Adrian Smith spoke to @RobinMcKie as he marked 40 years as the Observer's science editor:…

Around 11% of the Earth's land mass is covered by permafrost. But its delicate balance is being threatened by human-caused #ClimateChange. Our video with @bbcideas explores:

“If countries like the US neglect the research base, that would be bad for science, bad for the countries who have thrived on scientific progress, both socially and economically, and bad for the world.” Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society docs.google.com/document/d/13g…

Biodiversity is under intense pressure from human activity worldwide. Sir David Attenborough explains why biodiversity is so important to humans, how biodiversity loss is impacting our world and how there is still time to change direction – if we act now:

Pandemics like COVID-19 have shown us why we need vaccines, allowing many of us to grow up without fear of contracting diseases like polio and diphtheria. What would a world without vaccines look like?

Science advances our economic, physical and social and cultural wellbeing, and is key to a sustainable future. However, we live in times of great change, and the values that have driven science for the benefit of humanity are under threat. Read our statement here:…

Can flying ever be sustainable? As passenger numbers continue to grow and the impact of air travel on the climate gets worse solutions are needed, but would a change in fuel alone be enough? #ClimateChange

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Nicolaus Copernicus was born #OnThisDay in 1473. His work marked the start of the Copernican Revolution and the paradigm shift from a geocentric model of the cosmos, with the Earth at the centre, to a heliocentric model with the planets orbiting the Sun. #HistoryOfScience

Around 11% of the Earth's land mass is covered by permafrost. But its delicate balance is being threatened by #ClimateChange. What happens when the permafrost thaws? Our film with BBC Ideas explores: youtube.com/watch?v=SUxsAZ…

John Wilkins was a natural philosopher and a founder of the Royal Society. His 1640 work, 'A Discourse Concerning a New Planet', predicted space travel over 300 years before the moon landings. Planetary scientist Dr Suzie Imber takes a look at his ideas through a modern lens:…

Why did the sight of a peacock make Charles Darwin FRS feel sick? Sir David Attenborough explains. Darwin was born #OnThisDay in 1809. Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=6yEX_O…

The Royal Society's Industry Fellowships are now open for applications. This scheme enables the movement of talented scientists and engineers between academia and industry. Open to academic and industrial researchers from all career stages, find out more and apply now: #RSGrants…

Nominations are still open for the @royalsociety Sylvester Medal, for outstanding contributions in the field of mathematics, closing on 21 February Previous winners incl: Bertrand Russell, Timothy Gowes, Frances Kirwan, Ben Green and John Ball. royalsociety.org/medals-and-pri…

Applications for the International Fellowships 2025, run alongside the @royalsociety, are still open. The scheme supports international early career researchers in fostering research expertise with UK partners over the duration of two years. Apply now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/intern…