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Sep 24, 2015 the most prestigious science book prize in britain has been won by a solo female writer for the first time in its 28year history. The 6 books on the royal society science book prize 2019 shortlist invisible women. The royal society insight investment science book prize 2020 winner. Royal society science book prize winners royal society science book prize winners founded in 1988 and previously known under various banners including the royal society prize for science books, aventis prize and rhonepoulenc prize. Nigel shadbolt, chair of judges, discusses the six books shortlisted for the 2019 royal society insight investment science book prize.
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