This dimension groups scientific institutions by the era in which they were founded. Wikipedia notes that a research institute is "an establishment founded for doing research," founded at one specific point in the history of the field. Browsing by founded era lets a visitor compare institutions established in the same period.
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1. Wikipedia: Royal Society
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Founded on 28 November 1660, it was granted a royal charter by King Charles II and is the oldest continuously existing scientific academy in the world.
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