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What is the Royal Society's motto 'Nullius in verba' in English?
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?
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?
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?
What is the postnominal title given to Fellows of the Royal Society?
Who is the chair of the Royal Society's Council?
Who is the chair of the Royal Society's Council?
How many new fellows are appointed to the Royal Society each year?
How many new fellows are appointed to the Royal Society each year?
What was the Royal Society Enterprise Fund intended for?
What was the Royal Society Enterprise Fund intended for?
Which Royal Society prize is considered the most important for the biological sciences?
Which Royal Society prize is considered the most important for the biological sciences?
What is the oldest Royal Society medal that is still in use today?
What is the oldest Royal Society medal that is still in use today?
In what year was the Croonian Lecture first awarded?
In what year was the Croonian Lecture first awarded?
Which part of the UK Government does the Royal Society act as an advisor to?
Which part of the UK Government does the Royal Society act as an advisor to?
What did the Royal Society introduce in 1665 that is now widespread in scientific journals?
What did the Royal Society introduce in 1665 that is now widespread in scientific journals?
