In the news: Sir Martin Rees
Astronomer royal Sir Martin Rees established his name in the firmament of outspoken UK academics when he became the first scientist to address the Labour Party Conference in Brighton three years ago...
Astronomer royal Sir Martin Rees established his name in the firmament of outspoken UK academics when he became the first scientist to address the Labour Party Conference in Brighton three years ago...
Stephen Hawking’s enormous achievements in science and communication are a manifestation of amazing willpower and determination, says the astronomer royal
Major funding pledges on AI, quantum computers and engineering technology are among 10 key actions to ‘cement science superpower status by 2030’
The LLE is a useful first step towards a radical reform of the country’s narrow and inflexible higher education system, says Martin Rees
‘Every young student of science has had a fantasy about winning a Nobel prize,’ says one laureate – and ever more rival prizes are being established. But with a cast of thousands currently pursuing...
Newer prizes that reward scientific teams are fairer and more representative, says Martin Rees
America is head and shoulders above other nations in attracting and retaining prizewinning scientists
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia The institute awarded the 1998 Bower Prize in Science to Martin Rees, astronomer royal of the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge.
Academy of Social Sciences joins former Royal Society president in raising questions about UK Research and Innovation
John Kingman emphasises the importance of sustaining UK science and maximising its benefits (“UK Research and Innovation: ‘nine brains in one body’”, Opinion, 2 June). But he offers no convincing...
Catastrophes are likely to be more swift, global and devastating in our interconnected world, says Martin Rees, so scientists must join forces to keep us safe
Book of the week: There’s a strong political current running through a bold study skewering myths, says Louise Whiteley
The former Cabinet minister on listening to jazz pianist Art Tatum, ambitions to be Stirling Moss, and how we shouldn’t view all politicians as crooks
Book of the week: The Chinese government’s persecution of Fang Lizhi remains baffling, says Jonathan Mirsky