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Then and Now

When The Biologist received an article from a member recollecting his science education at grammar school in the 1950s, we decided to compare and contrast his experience with that of a pupil studying biology in 2017

Dame Bridget Ogilvie

Dame Bridget Ogilvie Hon FRSB explains how a dramatic encounter with parasitic worms inspired her journey from rural Australia to Cambridge, and a range of high-profile roles in UK science

Can't Switch Off

Is artificial light disturbing our circadian rhythms and ruining our sleep? As Andrew Beale explains, the answer is not quite that simple

The Anti-Ageing Diet

Why does calorie restriction increase lifespan in model organisms? And what does it mean for wild populations and human longevity? Jana Stastna explains

Art, Nonsense and Science

Edward Lear, best known for his literary nonsense and limericks, was also one of the finest natural history illustrators of his era and helped classify several species. Natasha Little spoke to the author of a new biography on the famous eccentric to find out more

'The iguana escaped and the monkey peed on me’

Here are a selection of RSB members and Fellows describe their experience of delivering or working on the Royal Institution (Ri) Christmas Lectures.

Don't Fence Me In

While 2016 was dominated by talk of a ‘beautiful wall’ between the US and Mexico, few think of the effect  man-made physical barriers have on animals. Adam Hart explains