THE tercentenary of the birth of Sir Isaac Newton occurred in 1943. The Royal Society arranged at that time a commemorative meeting, and it was decided that more complete celebrations of an ...

He must find out whether Newton would agree to have his paper set before the Royal Society and published for all the scientific world to see. On December 10, Halley rose to address his fellow ...

By using mirrors instead of lenses, Newton was able to create a more powerful instrument, 10 times smaller than traditional telescopes. When the Royal Society heard about Newton’s telescope they ...

Royal Society faces crisis over Elon Musk's conduct, sparking debate among members and wider scientific community.

Now a paper in the Royal Society’s journal Notes and Records has revealed two ink recipes in Newton’s various works. One includes a quart of wine, and the other utilises a quart of “strong ...

With every passing day, it is harder to remember that Elon Musk was not always a political firebrand. The old Musk advocated ...

A paper in the Royal Society's journal Notes and Records has revealed two ink recipes in Sir Newton's various works. While one contained a quart of wine, the other utilised a quart of "strong beer ...

Founded in 1660, the Royal Society describes itself as a “fellowship of many of the world’s most eminent scientists” and is a key voice in the global scientific community. Past members have included ...

The Royal Society, founded in 1660 in London ... It has honoured renowned members like Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and Charles Darwin. The current president is Adrian Smith ...

he traveled to London to add his signature to the society’s charter, alongside those of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, and Isaac Newton. This roiling at the Royal Society comes at a tricky ...

Founded in 1660, the Royal Society describes itself as a "fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists" and is a key voice in the global scientific community. Past members have included ...