People think of chameleons as the masters of camouflage, but the coleoids – octopuses, squid and cuttlefish – are far ahead in terms of manipulating their appearance[1]. Because their skin appearance ...

Professor Janey Henderson studied at Aberdeen and Manchester Universities before gaining her PhD from Durham University, a CASE award with Rothamsted Experimental Station. Janey completed ...

It is always a pleasure to read about a scientist’s work in a book written for the non-specialist who may be interested in knowing more about a subject for a variety of reasons. It is no mean task to ...

The Science of Walking retraces the history of the growing interest in the physical act of walking - locomotion - in Western societies (particularly France, Germany, and Britain). Through the 19th ...

basket of figs so she can evade Caesar's humiliating triumph. As with everything about Cleopatra, the moment is also deeply erotic, "a lover's pinch", as two elements conjoin in a moment that combines ...

Organised by NutraIngredients.com, Probiota unites the realms of microbiome science and business. Participate in dynamic sessions, engage in stimulating roundtable lunch discussions, hear the latest ...

The Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award seeks to identify the UK’s leading bioscience higher education (HE) teachers, recognising the invaluable role they play in educating and ...

The Royal Society of Biology has announced the availability of grants of up to £1,000 for its members around the world. The new Regional Events Grants aim to support members in organising impactful ...

Today the RSB announces the launch of its new five-year strategy, from 2025-2030, and the unveiling of our new brand.

The Viscount Stansgate FRSB addressed the House of Lords during a debate on Friday 17 January 2025 on the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill, with a briefing provided by the Royal Society of ...