US EditionUK's Royal Society to discuss fellows' behaviours amid Musk controversy
- The Royal Society will discuss Elon Musk's behavior and possible breaches of its ethical code following a letter from Emeritus Professor Stephen Curry signed by 2,400 people, including Nobel Prize winners.
- Professor Curry criticized the Royal Society for not addressing concerns raised over Musk's actions, claiming they contradict the society's guidelines on conduct and respect for scientific evidence.
- Some members, including Professor Dorothy Bishop, have resigned in protest against Musk's fellowship, reflecting a growing discontent within the scientific community regarding the society's lack of action.
- The Royal Society faces increasing pressure to address concerns about Musk's conduct and the implications for scientific integrity.
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Will Musk be expelled from the Royal Society?
Why are some fellows of the Royal Society in Britain demanding the removal of billionaire Elon Musk from the Society? Have scientists resigned over the issue? Why is the Society hesitant on being seen as taking a ‘political’ decision? Why was Musk given membership in the first place?
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Times Higher Education (THE)Elon Musk survives Royal Society expulsion bid
Meeting over revoking fellowship of Tesla and SpaceX boss proves inconclusive, although academy promises to consider “potential further actions.” Elon Musk will remain a fellow of the Royal Society after a meeting to discuss revoking his association with the U.K.’s most prestigious science organization ended without any disciplinary action being taken against the world’s richest man. More than 150 fellows met at the world’s oldest scientific soc…
Scientists criticize the founder of SpaceX for undermining science and research, as the Royal Society faces pressure to act on its impact on the scientific community.
They accuse him of misinformation and the promotion of conspiracy myths: about 3400 scientists demand the expulsion of Elon Musk from the Royal Society. So far in vain.
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