The Paper Trail

Bats Out of the Caribbean: What Decides When They're Gone, Gone, Gone?
Caribbean bats prone to extinction are, paradoxically, medium-sized and live on larger, flatter islands. Written by guest blogger Lucy Jackson.
9th November 2026

The Long and Short of Owl Legs
Exploring how owl hindlimb anatomy reflects the demands of diet, movement and evolutionary history. Written by guest blogger Keira Blake.
26th October 2026

Beyond Greek and Latin
Scientific names can be vaults of culture and history, but whose stories do they tell? Written by guest blogger Manasee Thisaramalee Weerathunga.
12th October 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

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
