The Pontifical Academy of Sciences has its roots in the Academy of the Lynxes (Accademia dei Lincei) which was founded in Rome in 1603 as the first exclusively scientific academy in the world.
The official list of publications of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in the Vatican. Most publications are available in open access and can be downloaded for free at no cost
The Academy is an independent body within the Holy See and enjoys freedom of research. Although its rebirth was the result of an initiative promoted by the Roman Pontiff and it is under the direct protection of the ruling Pope, it organises its own activities autonomously in line with the goals set out in its statutes: The Pontifical Academy of ...
Oct 22, 1996 · During this plenary session, you are undertaking a ‘reflection on science at the dawn of the third millennium’, starting with the identification of the principal problems created by the sciences and which affect humanity’s future.
With the goal of promoting scientific research, the Pius XI Medal is awarded by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences every two years to a young scientist under the age of 45, chosen by the Academic body for his or her exceptional promise.