Maria Sibylla Merian, naturalist and scientific illustrator, was born #OnThisDay in 1647. She collected insects and raised silkworms as a girl, and was one of the first naturalists to observe insects directly and document metamorphosis. Watch our video with BBC Ideas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wiw...

We are very happy to announce that the winner of this year's Royal Society Young People's Book Prize is 'Can you get rainbows in space?', written by Dr Sheila Kanani and illustrated by Liz Kay. #YoungSciBooks royalsociety.org/news/2025/03...

I'm getting to grips with Bluesky, can you tell? Playdoh ...to teach life cycles, the functions of the different teeth and also features of an animal. @stemlearning.bsky.social @thatsciencelady.bsky.social @mrslawson.bsky.social @simmspriscience.bsky.social @sarahpurplee.bsky.social

Really interesting to see how schools use Explorify in such different engaging ways. Everyone has to think, have a response ready, think it, maybe share with partner, class or write it [email protected] @associationscied.bsky.social

Jeez, I met some amazing folk at ASE! Bit star struck by Dame Athene Donald..a real hero of mine! Well worth coming, every year to see and hear from experts. @associationscied.bsky.social @athenedonald.bsky.social

At the IChemE today. Loving the coasters, sharing the skills required by Chemical engineers.

@thatsciencelady.bsky.social Yeah, your here!! Welcome!

Has anyone ever heard of Martin Richards, who was taught by my dad and worked as a primary school teacher alongside my mum?

Loving the Super carrot!!

Finally Picket throws and 2 big gains..a TD..hurray!! @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social

Congratulations Gez! Brilliant news 👏

Here's an RSMedals mythbuster for you - #DidYouKnow that you do not need to be a Fellow of the Royal Society to be nominated for a medal or award? Find out more about our full programme of medals and awards, and make your nominations now: royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...

I LOVE THIS. South Asian woman wins the Turner Prize by putting a doily on a car. Homage to South Asian nans everywhere. My childhood feels seen. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...