Butterfly genome reveals a promiscuous past

An international collaborative study to map the genome of a South American butterfly has identified the secret behind its mimetic nature.

Mystery of the domestication of the horse solved

Research reconciles competing theories about the origin of the domestic horse.

Egg Cetera #5: Nature's paradoxical packaging

In the fifth report of our Egg Cetera series on egg-related research, engineers and zoologists work together to discover the secrets of the eggshell.

Can a scientist be religious?

The relationship between science and religion has had its rocky moments. But Dr Robert Asher, author of the newly published book 'Evolution and Belief: Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist', argues that the two sides can find common ground.

Strengthening the bond between policy and science

Policy makers and scientists collaborate to create new science-policy research agenda.

Under the Microscope #14 – Fruit fly brain and gut

PhD student Paola Cognigni shows us this beautiful image of a fruit fly's brain and gut.

Demise of large animals caused by both man and climate change

Research provides new insights about what caused the extinction of many of the world's big animals over the last 100,000 years.

The crystal ball of conservation

An innovative horizon-scanning exercise, which has just delivered its latest report, highlights emerging topics of relevance to the world's natural environment and the diversity of its species.

Under the Microscope #8 – Beetle embryo

In this video, Matt Benton shows us nuclei moving inside a beetle egg as a beetle embryo forms.

Research, policy, practice: conservation in the round

Conservation scientists working in partnership with practitioners and policy makers are building practical tools for real-world conservation.

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