Find out what it takes to write science books from one of the judges of the Royal Society's annual prize, Jasper Fforde and author of Chasing Venus, Andrea Wulf. Also, Tim Bliss uncovers the mysteries of memory.
R.Science is the Royal Society's main podcast. Each month we bring you the latest news on the wide range of activities happening at the Society.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
May 2012 - Science in schools
Join us at the SCORE conference as Dr Becky Parker explains the importance of scientific research within schools, and hear from the pupils of Britannia Village Primary School as they tell us about their own Partnership Grants research project on chickens. One of our Industry Fellows also describes the impact of his fellowship.
Monday, April 30, 2012
April 2012 - People and Planet
Join Nobel Prize winner Sir John Sulston FRS as he explains the findings of the Royal Society's latest major policy study, People and Planet, and find out all about the book that Samuel Pepys called "the most ingenious book that I ever read".
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
March 2012 - A galaxy of science stars
An intergalactic line up of guests this month, starting with Dr Zita Martins - who uses meteorites to look back in time - followed by Dr Chris Lintott of BBC One’s Sky at Night programme (recent winner of the Royal Society Kohn Award) and finishing off with Royal Society Foreign Secretary and YouTube superstar Professor Martyn Poliakoff.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
February 2012: Computing past and present
This month, we’re looking at computing past and present, as we speak to two eminent figures from the world of computing, as well as hearing about the treasures of the Royal Society library.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
January 2012: Partnership grants and more
This episode is all about education as we hear from some of the students and teachers who have been taking part in the Royal Society's Partnership Grants scheme. Also, Professor Athene Donald, Fellow of the Royal Society and Chair of the Royal Society’s Education Committee fills us in on why she’s not your average physicist.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
December 2011: Between the lines
In this episode, science and literature collide as we celebrate the 2011 Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books by speaking to the winner and some of the shortlisted authors.
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