History of science resources
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ supports activities in the history of science and related disciplines by making available resources and funding, by celebrating history through awards, and in hosting public events. On this page you will find a wide range of online resources related to the history of science, to aid remote research, to explain, and to inspire. Find information catalogues, full text manuscripts and books, and interpretative material here.
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Turning the pages
Leaf through digital replicas of some of our treasures.
The Wolfson Foundation archive
Read a collection of stories and documents from the Wolfson Foundation's archive.
People of Science
Brian Cox interviews David Attenborough, Venki Ramakrishnan, and other leading scientists.
Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture
This prize lecture is given on a subject relating to the history of science, philosophy of science…
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme
Travel grants to support archival research and career development in interdisciplinary studies.
History of scientific journals
360 years of scientific publishing.
History of science blog posts
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Graeme Gooday
In History of science
7 min read
Medallist yet not a Fellow?
Did the award of a Hughes Medal to Hertha Ayrton in November 1906 imply overdue recognition for…
Keith Moore
In History of science
4 min read
Spirited away
William Benjamin Carpenter FRS was a fierce critic of the 'epidemic delusion' of spiritualism -…
Louisiane Ferlier
In History of science
5 min read
Under pressure
Louisiane Ferlier looks back to the days when Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ ran the Met Office.
Jon Bushell
In History of science
5 min read
Closed cases
Jon Bushell tells the story of the oldest natural history museum in the Americas, which closed its…
Ainsley Vinall
In History of science
6 min read
Alchemical reactions
How long did Fellows of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ persist in trying to turn lead into gold? Ainsley Vinall…
History of science
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ uses its unmatched historical collections as a resource for the academic study in the history of science and other disciplines, and as a source of inspiration for the wider public.