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An author, comedian, historian, bookseller, radio presenter and palaeontologist have formed an interdisciplinary judging panel for the 2026 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize.

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London, UK

Who
Professor Mike Benton FRS, Irenosen Okojie, Eshaan Akbar, Marnie Chesterton, Subhadra Das, Adeela Badshah, Alison Flood, Ashok Trivedi
What
An author, comedian, historian, bookseller, radio presenter and palaeontologist have formed an interdisciplinary judging panel for the 2026 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:01:55 GMT · 4h 1m ago
Where
London, UK ·
Why
The judges will select a shortlist and winner for the prize, which celebrates the best popular science writing globally.
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A diverse panel of judges for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize aims to broaden the appeal of science literature. Their shortlist will be revealed live at the Summer Science Exhibition, potentially boosting engagement with science writing among a wider public.

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