Breadth of the book ranges from natural history to industrialisation and to sociology

Second Robert Boyle Winter School will examine critical contribution of Boyle and John Tyndall

Unthinkable: Prof Tom McLeish identifies eight stages of creation common to disciplines as diverse as painting and biology

No one is immune from political upheaval, but science has a way of weeding out incorrect hypotheses over time

Hans Sloane also acted as private physician to three British monarchs

Remarkably few colleges offer first degrees, and senior university posts are rare

National Children’s Science Centre is aimed at stimulating children’s natural curiosity and encouraging them to explore and discover

A cure for leprosy? The Connemarathon? The home of Botox, or Viagra? Birthplace of the MGM lion? Whatever its claim to fame, know your county’s bragging rights

While we might not always celebrate our scientific heritage, it is entwined with our history and culture

The Bolton Library, which contains rare books from the 13th to 18th centuries, is being transferred to safer environs. Many treasures are being discovered along the way

Auctioneers confidence restored as demand returns

Robert Boyle Summer School hears from speakers on the theme of fraud in science

Collection of late Tony Sweeney to be auctioned at Adam’s

New record for highest price ever paid at auction for book by an Irish-born writer