The Royal Society is a Fellowship of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
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and decision making. Countries built on science and innovation, like the US, will falter if we abandon the spirit of the enlightenment. 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, socially and economically, and bad for the world."
As Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society said earlier this year: "There have always been attacks on science, but today there are genuine concerns that we may be turning our backs on research and the values of calm, evidence-based debate observer.co.uk/news/opinion-…
“That is the conclusion of rigorously tested and reviewed scientific evidence, built up over decades. To suggest it is a ‘con job’ is flying in the face both of what we can observe, and of the physics.”
Eric Wolff, Chair of the Royal Society’s Biodiversity, Environment and Climate Committee
“Climate change is real - the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities is resulting in fundamental changes to our planet. It is increasing the risk of extreme weather, warming the ocean and causing ice caps to melt resulting in sea level rise, and threatening ecosystems, lives and livelihoods across the world.”
For answers to key questions around #ClimateChange, including how scientists know that recent changes in our climate are caused largely by human activities, see our page of frequently-asked questions: royalsociety.org/news-resour…
Climate change is not a con-job. If you want to know more about the evidence for and causes of #ClimateChange, head to our website: royalsociety.org/news-resour…
Vaccines have helped to control many diseases that caused widespread suffering in the past, and continue to do so to this day. Professor of Immunology Charles Bangham FRS explains why we know #vaccines work and why they are so effective: royalsociety.org/blog/2021/0…
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/…
“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: theguardian.com/science/2025…
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
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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: royalsociety.org/news/2025/0…
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: piped.video/watch?v=SUxsAZKx…
Read more about how this new framework addresses the challenges facing science diplomacy today, including increased economic competition; rapid technological advancements like artificial intelligence; and the rise of non-state actors including “tech titans.” royalsociety.org/science-dip…
15 years ago, the @aaas and the Royal Society released the landmark report ‘New frontiers in science diplomacy’, which has served as a model for how science diplomacy is conducted around the world. Now a new report, ‘Science diplomacy in an era of disruption’, seeks to update the framework for a new, disruptive era.
