do they publish anything?
Philosophical Transactions, Proceedings of the Royal Society, Biology Letters, Royal Society Open Science
Royal Society
"Philosophical Transactions" is the oldest and longest-running scientific journal in the world, having first been published in March 1665 by the first secretary of the society, Henry Oldenburg. It now publishes themed issues on specific topics and, since 1886, has been divided into two parts; A, which deals with mathematics and the physical sciences, and B, which deals with the biological sciences. "Proceedings of the Royal Society" consists of freely submitted research articles and is similarly divided into two parts. "Biology Letters" publishes short research articles and opinion pieces on all areas of biology and was launched in 2005. "Journal of the Royal Society Interface" publishes cross-disciplinary research at the boundary between the physical and life sciences, while "Interface Focus", publishes themed issue in the same areas. "Notes and Records" is the Society's journal of the history of science. "Biographical Memoirs" is published twice annually and contains extended obituar
what was the brown dog affair? It was a political controversy about vivisection that raged in England from 1903 until 1910. was there a trail involved? Yes - The trial opened at the Old Bailey (Royal Courts of Justice) on 11 November 1903 why did the controversy start? William Bayliss at University College London performed an illegal vivisection on a brown terrier dog before 60 medical students while the dog was conscious and struggling what was the verdict of the trial? William Bayliss had been defamed who was he? An English physiologist. did he receive any awards? Yes - Fellow of the Royal Society's Royal Medal in 1911 and their Copley Medal in 1919. why is the latter medal awarded? For outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science and the former? The most important contributions to the advancement of natural knowledge and for distinguished contributions in the applied sciences. when was the organization responsible for this reward established? 28 November 1660 what purpose does it serve? Promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy. can you name any founding members? Lawrence Rooke, Christopher Wren
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The society introduced the world's first journal exclusively devoted to science in 1665, "Philosophical Transactions", and in so doing originated the peer review process now widespread in scientific journals. Its founding editor was Henry Oldenburg, the society's first secretary. Through Royal Society Publishing, the society publishes the following journals: "Philosophical Transactions" is the oldest and longest-running scientific journal in the world, having first been published in March 1665 by the first secretary of the society, Henry Oldenburg. It now publishes themed issues on specific topics and, since 1886, has been divided into two parts; A, which deals with mathematics and the physical sciences, and B, which deals with the biological sciences.