Tahitian tears

1 August 2017 by Rupert Baker

In September this year, the Royal Society is hosting an international conference looking at the career and influence of Sir…

Transit of Venus

6 June 2012 by Jo McManus

Were you up with the larks this morning at sunrise to witness the Transit of Venus? If like me you…

The tragic fate of ‘The Lad Taiyota’

29 February 2012 by Rupert Baker

We’re creating a new online picture library here at the Royal Society (watch this space!), and so I’ve recently been…

Gentlemen, wild boys, and a baboon on guitar

28 March 2011 by Rupert Baker

I recently, and coincidentally, had two run-ins with Peter the Wild Boy on the same day.

Exploration and Endeavour

19 January 2011 by Felicity Henderson

If you’re planning a visit to Canberra in the next few weeks, there’s still time to catch an exhibition of…