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  1. Dear Heartland: An Open Letter from Climate Scientists to Heartland re Stolen emails
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    As scientists who have had their emails stolen, posted online and grossly misrepresented, we can appreciate the difficulties the Heartland Institute is currently experiencing following the online posting of the organization’s internal documents earlier t

  2. As ice melts in Far North, opportunities abound to advance Canada's oceanic laws
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    VANCOUVER -- Thinning ice resulting from climate change in the Arctic is happening far faster than experts previously imagined. With it come new global shipping routes and growing interest in natural resource development and regional tourism. These chang

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    A duck tries to grab a piece of bread from a group of swans at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds site in Fairburn Ings near Castleford, northern England, feed in a small area of open water as most of the lake is frozen as the severe winter...

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  4. This is the first time when the Royal Society of Chemistry is offering a plaque to any institute outside Europe
    SOURCE: Times of India 2 months ago
  5. Dana Biosphere Reserve in Jordan is an eco-tourism oasis in the desert
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    Standing atop a slope of black rubble, the folds of a red-and-white-checked kaffiyeh shading his chestnut eyes from the high Jordanian sun, eco-guide Mohammad Daifallah surveys his world. “That’s where I was born,” he says, pointing to a clearing in the

  6. Reducing salt in crisps without affecting the taste
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    Food scientists have found a way of measuring how we register the saltiness of crisps which could lead to new ways of producing healthier crisps without losing any of the taste. The research by scientists at The University of Nottingham could lead to si

  7. Avner de-Shalit to discuss ‘The Spirit of Cities’ at three events in the UK
    Princeton University Press Blog 10 hours ago

    Princeton University Press author Avner de-Shalit will be speaking at three events in the UK next week. On Monday 20th February he will be discussing what makes cities tick at Jewish Book Week with Barbara Mann, chaired by Ziona Strelitz. On Tuesday 21st

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    A duck tries to grab a piece of bread from a group of swans in a small area of open water on a frozen lake at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds site in Fairburn Ings near Castleford, northern England Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Most of the lake...

    A duck tries to grab a piece of bread from a group of swans in a small area of open water on a frozen lake at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds site in Fairburn Ings near Castleford, northern England Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Most of the lake... View Photo »

  9. I propose Jonathan Swift, acting in synergy with the Royal Society
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  10. Science at the Royal Society
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  11. The Citizen published Young courage plea
    This is Gloucestershire logo This is Gloucestershire 16 hours ago

    NOMINATIONS are being sought for this year's prestigious Nairac awards, The Gloucestershire Branch of the Royal Society of St George is now receiving applications for this year's individual and group Nairac Youth Awards. They will be presented by Dame Ja

  12. More Than Human? The Ethics of Biologically Enhancing Soldiers
    The Atlantic logo The Atlantic 1 day ago

    Our ability to "upgrade" the bodies of soldiers through drugs, implants, and exoskeletons may be outstripping the ethical norms of war as we've understood them. If we can engineer a soldier who can resist torture, would it still be wrong to torture this

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The Royal Society of London for the Improvement of Natural Knowledge, known simply as The Royal Society, is a learned society for science that was founded in 1660 and claims to be the oldest such society still in existence. Although a voluntary body, it serves as the academy of sciences of the United Kingdom (in which role it receives £40... Full Article

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  1. A duck tries to grab a piece of bread from a group of swans in a small area of open water on a frozen lake at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds site in Fairburn Ings near Castleford, northern England Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Most of the lake is frozen as the severe winter... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    A duck tries to grab a piece of bread from a group of swans in a small area of open water on a frozen lake at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds site in Fairburn Ings near Castleford, northern England Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Most of the lake is frozen as the severe winter...

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  2. Royal Society's President, Sir Paul Nurse (R) and Executive Director, Julie Maxton, shake their hands after receiving the 2011 Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities during the Prince of Asturias awards ceremony on October 21, 2011 in Oviedo. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Royal Society's President, Sir Paul Nurse (R) and Executive Director, Julie Maxton, shake their hands after receiving the 2011 Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities during the Prince of Asturias awards ceremony on October 21, 2011 in Oviedo.

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  3. Britain's Paul Nurse (R), president of The Royal Society, and Julie Maxton, executive director of The Royal Society, look at their badges after receiving them from Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia during a reception for the Prince of Asturias Awards in Oviedo October... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Britain's Paul Nurse (R), president of The Royal Society, and Julie Maxton, executive director of The Royal Society, look at their badges after receiving them from Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia during a reception for the Prince of Asturias Awards in Oviedo October...

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  4. Britain Julie Maxton (R), Executive Director of The Royal Society, shake hands with Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia before receiving her award during a reception for the Prince of Asturias Awards winners in Oviedo October 21, 2011. Maxton is the winner of the 2011... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Britain Julie Maxton (R), Executive Director of The Royal Society, shake hands with Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia before receiving her award during a reception for the Prince of Asturias Awards winners in Oviedo October 21, 2011. Maxton is the winner of the 2011...

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  5. A study by University of Scranton Chemistry Professor Joe Vinson, Ph.D. , published in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal Food and Function, evaluated nine types of raw and roasted nuts and two types of peanut butter to assess the total amount healthful antioxidants, called... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    A study by University of Scranton Chemistry Professor Joe Vinson, Ph.D. , published in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal Food and Function, evaluated nine types of raw and roasted nuts and two types of peanut butter to assess the total amount healthful antioxidants, called...

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  6. Turkey's President Abdullah Gul makes a speech entitled 'Historic transition in the Middle East and its impact on global politics' at the Royal Society in London, on November 23, 2011. Syria has reached a 'point of no return' in the regime's crackdown on opposition demonstrators,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    Turkey's President Abdullah Gul makes a speech entitled 'Historic transition in the Middle East and its impact on global politics' at the Royal Society in London, on November 23, 2011. Syria has reached a 'point of no return' in the regime's crackdown on opposition demonstrators,...

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  7. LONDON - NOVEMBER 23: Turkey's President Abdullah Gul speaks during the inaugural Wilton Park annual address on 'Historic transition in the Middle East and its impact on global politics' at the Royal Society on November 23, 2011in London, England. Gul spoke of Syria's President Bashar... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    LONDON - NOVEMBER 23: Turkey's President Abdullah Gul speaks during the inaugural Wilton Park annual address on 'Historic transition in the Middle East and its impact on global politics' at the Royal Society on November 23, 2011in London, England. Gul spoke of Syria's President Bashar...

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  8. Turkey's President Abdullah Gul speaks during the inaugural Wilton Park annual address on 'Historic transition in the Middle East and its impact on global politics' at the Royal Society in London November 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Turkey's President Abdullah Gul speaks during the inaugural Wilton Park annual address on 'Historic transition in the Middle East and its impact on global politics' at the Royal Society in London November 23, 2011.

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  9. In this handout image taken from CCTV video made available on Friday Nov. 11, 2011 by Britain's Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a man is seen swinging a cat around in the air by its tail outside the Camden Arms pub in Ramsgate, southeastern England on ... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    In this handout image taken from CCTV video made available on Friday Nov. 11, 2011 by Britain's Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a man is seen swinging a cat around in the air by its tail outside the Camden Arms pub in Ramsgate, southeastern England on ...

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  10. British Biologist Sir Paul Nurse (R) and President and Julie Maxton Executive Director of The Royal Society wave upon arriving for the 2011 Prince of Asturias awards ceremony at Campoamor theatre in Oviedo, northern Spain, October 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    British Biologist Sir Paul Nurse (R) and President and Julie Maxton Executive Director of The Royal Society wave upon arriving for the 2011 Prince of Asturias awards ceremony at Campoamor theatre in Oviedo, northern Spain, October 21, 2011.

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  11. Sir Paul Nurse (C) and Julie Maxton (L), President and Executive Director of The Royal Society, receive the 2011 Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities from Spain's crown Prince Felipe during a ceremony at Campoamor theatre in Oviedo, northern Spain, October 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Sir Paul Nurse (C) and Julie Maxton (L), President and Executive Director of The Royal Society, receive the 2011 Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities from Spain's crown Prince Felipe during a ceremony at Campoamor theatre in Oviedo, northern Spain, October 21, 2011.

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  12. Sir Paul Nurse (R) and Julie Maxton, President and Executive Director of The Royal Society, high-five as they acknowledge the applause from the audience after receiving the 2011 Prince of Asturias award for Communication and Humanities from Spain's Crown Prince Felipe during a ceremony at... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Sir Paul Nurse (R) and Julie Maxton, President and Executive Director of The Royal Society, high-five as they acknowledge the applause from the audience after receiving the 2011 Prince of Asturias award for Communication and Humanities from Spain's Crown Prince Felipe during a ceremony at...

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  13. Spain's crown Prince Felipe, left and Princess Letizia give a token gift to Julia Maxton, the director of The Royal Society who won the Communication and Humaniratian prize in Oviedo, Spain Friday Oct. 21, 2011. Spain's prestigious Asturias prize ceremony, presented by Crown Prince... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Spain's crown Prince Felipe, left and Princess Letizia give a token gift to Julia Maxton, the director of The Royal Society who won the Communication and Humaniratian prize in Oviedo, Spain Friday Oct. 21, 2011. Spain's prestigious Asturias prize ceremony, presented by Crown Prince...

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  14. A member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) promotes the wildlife charity from inside a giant seagull at the South Bank Centre in London April 21, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    A member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) promotes the wildlife charity from inside a giant seagull at the South Bank Centre in London April 21, 2011.

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  15. In this image made available by Britain's Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on Tuesday March 22, 2011 shows the Malta-registered MS Olivia grounded on Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha chain. Thousands of endangered penguins have been coated with oil after the cargo... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    In this image made available by Britain's Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on Tuesday March 22, 2011 shows the Malta-registered MS Olivia grounded on Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha chain. Thousands of endangered penguins have been coated with oil after the cargo...

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  16. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L), receives the King Charles II medal from President of the Royal Society, Sir Paul Nurse, at The Royal Society in central London, on June 27, 2011. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and British Prime Minister David Cameron signed trade deals worth £1.4 billion at... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L), receives the King Charles II medal from President of the Royal Society, Sir Paul Nurse, at The Royal Society in central London, on June 27, 2011. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and British Prime Minister David Cameron signed trade deals worth £1.4 billion at...

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  17. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 27: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) receives the King Charles II medal from Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society at The Royal Society headquarters on June 27, 2011 in London, England. British businesses have signed multi-million pound deals at... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 27: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) receives the King Charles II medal from Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society at The Royal Society headquarters on June 27, 2011 in London, England. British businesses have signed multi-million pound deals at...

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  18. Pro-Chinese demonstrators wave Chinese flags as they gather outside the Royal Society, where China's Premier Wen Jiabao delivered an address, during his three-day visit to Britain, in London, Monday, June 27, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Pro-Chinese demonstrators wave Chinese flags as they gather outside the Royal Society, where China's Premier Wen Jiabao delivered an address, during his three-day visit to Britain, in London, Monday, June 27, 2011.

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  19. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) receives the King Charles II medal from Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society at The Royal Society headquarters in London June 27, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) receives the King Charles II medal from Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society at The Royal Society headquarters in London June 27, 2011.

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  20. A pro-Tibetan demonstrator wearing a mask depicting British Prime Minister David Cameron with a Chinese flag on his mouth poses for photographs as he gathers with fellow demonstrators outside the Royal Society, where China's Premier Wen Jiabao delivered an address, during his three-day visit... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    A pro-Tibetan demonstrator wearing a mask depicting British Prime Minister David Cameron with a Chinese flag on his mouth poses for photographs as he gathers with fellow demonstrators outside the Royal Society, where China's Premier Wen Jiabao delivered an address, during his three-day visit...

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  21. A British police officer stands next to pro-Tibetan demonstrators gathering outside the building of the Royal Society in London, Monday, June 27, 2011, as China's Premier Wen Jiabao addresses the Royal Society as part of his three-day visit to Britain. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    A British police officer stands next to pro-Tibetan demonstrators gathering outside the building of the Royal Society in London, Monday, June 27, 2011, as China's Premier Wen Jiabao addresses the Royal Society as part of his three-day visit to Britain.

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  22. A spokesperson for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Guido Tonelli, speaks to journalists at the Royal Society in central London on May 17, 2011. CERN runs the world's biggest particle collider, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), located on the outskirts of Geneva. ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    A spokesperson for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Guido Tonelli, speaks to journalists at the Royal Society in central London on May 17, 2011. CERN runs the world's biggest particle collider, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), located on the outskirts of Geneva. ...

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  23. The director general of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Rolf-Dieter Heuer, speaks to journalists at the Royal Society in central London on May 17, 2011. CERN runs the world's biggest particle collider, located on the outskirts of Geneva. One of the first tasks... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    The director general of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Rolf-Dieter Heuer, speaks to journalists at the Royal Society in central London on May 17, 2011. CERN runs the world's biggest particle collider, located on the outskirts of Geneva. One of the first tasks...

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  24. British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web, discusses web science during a press conference at The Royal Society in London on September 28, 2010. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web, discusses web science during a press conference at The Royal Society in London on September 28, 2010.

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  25. LONDON - APRIL 04: Britain's Labour Party leader Ed Miliband delivers his speech on Public Services, at the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) April 04, 2011 in central London, England. Miliband refered to the Government's controversial health... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LONDON - APRIL 04: Britain's Labour Party leader Ed Miliband delivers his speech on Public Services, at the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) April 04, 2011 in central London, England. Miliband refered to the Government's controversial health...

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A duck tries to grab a piece of bread from a group of swans in a small area of open water on a frozen lake at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds site in Fairburn Ings near Castleford, northern England Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Most of the lake is frozen as the severe winter...

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  1. This is the first time when the Royal Society of Chemistry is offering a plaque to any institute outside Europe
    SOURCE: Times of India 2 months ago
  2. I propose Jonathan Swift, acting in synergy with the Royal Society
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  3. She was a woman and she was working class so she didn't have access to the Royal Society, the Geological Society, she didn't write any of the papers describing her finds ... She had a very strong personality though, and other people wrote about her. The Victorian middle class people were great journalis...
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