News, Blogs and Essays
Linnean Society Community Welcomes the Princess Royal
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal met with Linnean Society Fellows, supporters and partners, in her first visit to the Society as Patron.
15th September 2026
The Lonely Eucalyptus
Botanists use DNA to investigate which rare plants are worthy of protection? Written by guest blogger Kelly Kirkland.
14th September 2026
Plants and Perfume: Exploring the Archive of John Charles Sawer
September’s Treasure of the Month delves into the history of perfumery through the archive of chemist and botanist John Charles Sawer FLS (1842–1904). Our Honorary Curator of Artefacts, Glenn Benson FLS, looks at some of the items from the archive
4th September 2026
The Pangolin Puzzle: Looking Inside the Skull for Evolutionary Clues
New anatomical evidence offers fresh insight into pangolin evolution. Written by guest blogger Shana Knight.
31st August 2026
Hidden Caves: Cape Verde's Secret Sponges
How scientists’ submarine cave exploration uncovered five new species of marine sponge in Cape Verde. Written by guest blogger Lily Fallows.
17th August 2026
A Special AdoptLINN Appeal: Help us Conserve our Books of Travel and Exploration
Help us preserve the stories that changed our understanding of the natural world
15th August 2026
