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Royal Society Summer Exhibition 2019

Explore the frontiers of science at the Royal Society’s exhibition

Discover a future vision of wooden skyscrapers, four-legged robots and cosmic civilisations at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition…

Summer Science Exhibition 2017 - Royal Society

Robotic hearts, glow-in-the-dark sea creatures and rebel science at The Royal Society

Hold a beating robotic heart in your hands or immerse yourself in the world of glow-in-the-dark sea creatures at The Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition…

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The science behind the first ascent of Everest at The Royal Society

‘Everest, the first ascent: the untold story of the man who made it possible’, is a free lecture at The Royal Society on 18th October 2013…

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Charles Darwin and the practice of science at The Royal Society

He never wore a lab coat, and is famous principally for a theory, yet Charles Darwin’s contribution to scientific method is often overlooked…

The Royal Society - Zebra Fish - © Ray Crundwell, QMUL

A week of free events and impulsive fish at The Royal Society

The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition showcases cutting-edge science from around the UK. The free exhibition runs until 7th July 2013…

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Twilight Science at the Royal Society

Explore the wonders of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in adult only evening experience, Twilight Science, on 1st July 2013…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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