News, Blogs and Essays
The Living World in Eleven Pages: Systema naturae, 1735
May's Treasure of the Month is one of the major works by Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): the first edition of his "Systema naturae", published in Leiden (Holland) in 1735.
Professor Roger Butlin appointed as Biological Journal Interim Editor-in-Chief
Renowned evolutionary biologist Professor Roger Butlin is to take on interim editorship of the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society in September 2026
7th May 2026
The Linnean Society Announces 2026 Medal and Award Recipients
This year we are proud to celebrate the work and perseverance of 10 individuals from a diverse range of fields, each bringing a unique voice to how we connect with nature.
27th April 2026
Island-Hopping Frogs: How Geology, Ocean Currents and Evolution Shaped Biodiversity in the Pacific
Exploring how impropable frogs dispersed and diversified across the Pacific ocean. Written by guest blogger Caroline Sgorbati.
21st April 2026
Tipping the Scales: How John Hooper Balanced Bats and Citizen Science
This month, Journal Officer and bat enthusiast Georgia Cowie looks at John Hooper's bat scales and their importance in British bat research.
Listening to Women’s Voices: The Beautiful Bioacoustics of Beetles
When squeezing some beetles led to an interesting discovery. Written by guest blogger & Engagement Officer Scarlet Forrester.
26th March 2026
