"The President, Council, and Fellows of the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge", commonly known as the "Royal Society", is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society still in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by Charles II of England/King Charles II as ""The Royal Society"". The Society today acts as a scientific advisor to the British government, receiving a parliamentary grant-in-aid. The Society acts as the UK's Academy of Sciences, and funds research fellowships and scientific start-up companies.

The Society is governed by its Council, which is chaired by the Society's President, according to a set of Statutes and Standing Orders. The members of Council and the President are elected from and by its Fellows, the basic members of the Society, who are themselves elected by existing Fellows. There are currently about 1,450 Fellows, allowed to use the postnominal title FRS, with up to 52 new Fellows appointed each year. There are also Royal Fellows, Honorary Fellows and Foreign Members, the last of which are allowed to use their postnominal title ForMemRS (Foreign Member of the Royal Society). The current Royal Society President is Paul Nurse/Sir Paul Nurse, who took up the position on 30 November 2010.

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Its supporters make only selective reference to the overwhelming scientific evidence that supports evolution.

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We recognise that all vehicles can be dangerous when in an accident with a pedestrian.

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We think it conceivable that the journals in some disciplines might suffer. Why would you pay to subscribe to a journal if the papers appear free of charge?

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This rejection is gratifying and shows that public welfare is still behind the decision-making process. We are grateful to all those who participated in voicing their rejection to this amendment and hope that this line of communication always stays open.

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The evening is being held primarily as a get-together for our members after the summer break.

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People have to be aware of the dangers and the power of the sea and rivers. Lifebelts may be someone's last chance of survival if they are swept into the sea. For rescuers to find that they are missing must be very frustrating and terrifying.

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