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The long read: A new wave of scientists argues that mainstream evolutionary theory needs an urgent overhaul. Their opponents have dismissed them as misguided careerists – and the conflict may determine the future of biology

Vegan and vegetarian diets are certainly trendy, with more people than ever before making the switch. While some people are choosing to go plant-based for environmental reasons, others are adopting these diets because of their health benefits. It’s hardly surprising, given studies have linked vegetarian and vegan diets to a…

The Royal Society scientific academy has elected climate scientist Carlos Nobre, a leading researcher studying the Amazon rainforest, as its first Brazilian member since the country's Emperor Dom Pedro II joined the group in the 1800s.

New research shows diverging views within academia on their freedom to debate controversial issues.

Speaking at a virtual Royal Society conference, the Government's chief scientific adviser for England also said the "world needs to be ready" for inevitable future pandemics which look very different to the current one

Sir Patrick Vallance spoke at a virtual Royal Society conference about coronavirus mutations, inevitable future pandemics and science funding.

Nick Pope worked for the British Government and was an adviser for the Ministry of Defence on UFOs and extraterrestrial life, and now he's lifted the lid on inside chats

No, English speakers and others using the Roman alphabet aren’t going to have to start calling the Thai capital by its local name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, and drop the more familiar “Bangkok.”