Stories from our Journals
Elephant Poo is a World Class Fertilizer...Sometimes
You can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs...or grow a Torchwood tree without sending it through an elephant's digestive system. Written by guest blogger Jin-Gyu Chang.
19th January 2026
Ghosts of the Past: How DNA Reveals an Extinct Island Lineage
How genome-wide analyses uncovered a hidden extinction event, showing that island colonisation often ends not in success, but in silent disappearance. Written by guest blogger Adam Brachtl.
3rd November 2025
Ants, Acacias, and Breaking the Mould of Niche Conservatism
Discover the mechanisms behind ant-acacia mutualisms in swollen-thorn acacias. Written by guest blogger Josie Cooper.
6th October 2025
Fathers Out Of The Blue: Leatherback Turtles Take a DNA Test
Discover how DNA detective work is revealing the secret love lives of leatherback turtles–and reshaping how we protect this critically endangered species.
2nd September 2025
Why Do Birds Have Whiskers?
The answer lies in phylogenetics. Written by guest blogger Michael Sellgren.
1st August 2025
Chromatic Confessions of Salt Stressed Plants: AI to Read Between the Leaves
Uncover how machine learning can be used to spot salt stress in plants, revolutionising how we farm amidst sea level rise.
3rd July 2025
