Dorothy Downie – a forgotten botany pioneer

Plant science has historically been dominated by men, who often went on long expeditions to far flung corners of the globe. However, the contribution of women to botanical research has been considerable but often unsung. Carl Linneaus published the binomial naming system in 1735, leading to an explosion of botany as a pastime, particularly amongst…

Science Communication – where to start…

Science communication and outreach - does it fill you with excitement or impending dread? For some the chance to get out there and talk to the public about their science is exhilarating, while for others sounds like hard work! So for the SciComm enthusiasts and reluctant volunteers here are my favourite national schemes to get…