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‘It would be seen as political’: why the Royal Society is torn over Elon Musk

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A growing number of scientists have called for the academy to investigate the conduct of Elon Misk .

Critics claim his behaviour has violated the Royal Society’s code of conduct.

Several fellows have even called openly for Musk to be ejected from the academy.

But the academy has yet to comment on the tech entrepreneur's behaviour.

One of the few fellows to be ejected was Rudolf Erich Raspe , who was booted out in 1775 after being charged with divers frauds and gross breaches of trust’ Expelling Musk could also be politically difficult at a time of heightened tensions between the UK and US .