When is genetic modification not genetic modification?

26 July 2018 by Jonny Hazell, Senior Policy Adviser, Wellbeing

When is modifying genetics not genetic modification? Strange question but it’s one that the European Court of Justice has spent…

Working together: Mathematics education in a changing landscape

24 July 2018 by Dr Mary McAlinden

On Tuesday 17 July 2018, over 140 delegates came together at the Royal Society to discuss policy changes and priorities…

Diversity and decision-making – pain and gain

16 July 2018 by Professor Uta Frith DBE FBA FMedSci FRS

Are decisions made in groups better than decisions made on one’s own? Very often the answer is yes, and especially…

Mining the deep ocean – what is it all about?

13 July 2018 by Hélène Margue, Policy Advisor - Resilient Futures

When reading the words deep sea mining, what goes through your mind? Maybe it’s the first time that you have…

A glass of wine and some evidence synthesis

22 June 2018 by Professor Christl Donnelly CBE FRS FMedSci and Monika Kreitmair, Science Policy Intern

If headlines are to be believed, a glass of wine a day can make you live longer and cut your…