The Royal Society - The Royal Society, or to give its title in full "The Royal Society of London for improving Natural Knowledge, is the oldest scientific society in Britain and among the oldest in Europe. It was founded in 1660 and King Charles II gave it his support that year. Its charter dates from 1662. The nucleus of men of learning out of 6 which the Society grew has been in the habit of meeting for some years before. The immense developments of scientific research since those days has led