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What is the Royal Society's motto 'Nullius in verba' in English?

Take everyone's word for it

Trust everyone's opinion

Take nobody's word for it (correct)

Delete everything

When was the Royal Society founded?

1640

1650

1670

1660 (correct)

Who granted a royal charter to the Royal Society, giving it its official name?

King George III

King Charles II (correct)

King Charles I

King James I

What is the postnominal title given to Fellows of the Royal Society?

FRS Signup and view all the answers

Who is the chair of the Royal Society's Council?

The Society's President Signup and view all the answers

How many new fellows are appointed to the Royal Society each year?

52 Signup and view all the answers

What was the Royal Society Enterprise Fund intended for?

Investing in new scientific companies Signup and view all the answers

Which Royal Society prize is considered the most important for the biological sciences?

Croonian Lecture Signup and view all the answers

What is the oldest Royal Society medal that is still in use today?

Copley Medal Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Croonian Lecture first awarded?

1738 Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the UK Government does the Royal Society act as an advisor to?

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Signup and view all the answers

What did the Royal Society introduce in 1665 that is now widespread in scientific journals?

Peer review process Signup and view all the answers