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Society welcomes report on economic impact of antimicrobial resistance
A continued rise in antimicrobial resistance could lead to the deaths of 10 million people every year and a significant reduction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2050, costing the world up to 100 trillion USD, according to the first report by the UK...
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Plaque celebrating Dolly the sheep unveiled in Edinburgh
A plaque celebrating Dolly the sheep, and the team who created her, was unveiled by the Society of Biology today at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh. A plaque celebrating Dolly the sheep, and the team who created her, was unveiled by the...
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Young scientists quiz MPs and Ministers at Voice of the Future 2015
Science Minister Greg Clark and other senior scientific figures faced a raft of questions on UK science from young scientists today at the Society of Biology’s fourth Voice of the Future event. Science Minister Greg Clark and other senior scientific...
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Six parties debate at Science and the General Election
Representatives from six of the UK’s main political parties clashed today over how immigration, tuition fees and fiscal policy were affecting science in a unique pre-election debate organised by the Society of Biology on behalf of the science and...
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Plaque celebrating Dorothy Hodgkin unveiled in Suffolk
A plaque celebrating Dorothy Hodgkin, the UK's only woman to win a scientific Nobel Prize, was unveiled today by the Society of Biology at Sir John Leman High School in Suffolk. A plaque celebrating Dorothy Hodgkin, the UK's only woman to win a...
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The Future of Science
In the run-up to the general election, the Society held a parliamentary event to discuss the political stances of the UK's main parties on issues affecting science. Tom Ireland reports The Biologist 62(2) p24-37 Seven-way political ding-dongs are all...
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UK celebrates plant power
Today botanic gardens, research labs, schools, museums and farms are opening their doors to the public for the third Fascination of Plants Day. Today botanic gardens, research labs, schools, museums and farms are opening their doors to the public for...
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Too many businesses unaware of impact of declining natural capital
Last night researchers, business leaders and policy makers came together to discuss the valuation and stewardship of our natural capital at the Natural Capital Initiative (NCI) ‘Valuing our Life Support Systems’ summit report launch. Last night...
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Science should not be seen as only vocational, says Walport
The Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Mark Walport has called for a change in the way science is taught and the way scientific careers are perceived. The Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Mark Walport has called for a change in the way...
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RSB launches poll to find the UK’s favourite insect
Insects are vital for human life on earth but they are often overlooked. The Royal Society of Biology has launched a poll to discover the UK’s favourite insect. Insects are vital for human life on earth but they are often overlooked. The Royal Society...
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How to...find fossils
Grace Paget on why fossil hunting is fascinating work and not just for the experts The Biologist 62(4) p28-30 In December 2014, amateur fossil hunter Jonathan Bow made an astonishing discovery on the south Wales shoreline. He unearthed the first...
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Britain’s invasive species: Good, bad, or ugly?
The Royal Society of Biology highlighted the scale and threat of invasive alien species at a free expert discussion event as part of the British Science Festival 2015 this morning at the University of Bradford. Europe is home to about 14,000...
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It could be another year of big spiders - get to know your house guests
Learn more about the spiders in your homes in the coming months with our free app ‘Spider in da House’. Each autumn the number of spiders seen indoors suddenly increases as males go on the hunt for a mate. The Royal Society of Biology is giving the...
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Buff-tailed Bumblebee Voted Favourite UK Insect
The buff-tailed bumblebee has been crowned the Favourite UK Insect after winning a public poll of almost 7,500 votes run by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). The buff-tailed bumblebee has been crowned the Favourite UK Insect after winning a public...
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Top Scottish biology students celebrated
The RSB joined with Scotland’s other leading science bodies to honour the next generation of talented scientists at a ceremony in Edinburgh on Wednesday night. The Royal Society of Biology joined with Scotland’s other leading science bodies to honour...
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To Be A Bee
Bumblebees are the UK's favourite insects, according to a recent public poll. As well as being popular, bees have surprisingly advanced cognitive abilities, writes Felicity Muth. The Biologist 62(6) p20-22 When I introduce myself as a bee cognition...
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Staring death in the face
Forensics expert Professor Sue Black tells Tom Ireland about her fascination with flesh – and how science kept her sane amid the horrors of a war zone The Biologist 62(6) p24-27 Professor Sue Black's interest in anatomy started at just 14 while working...
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Spotlight on: Biotechnology
The Biologist Vol 62(6) p32-33 Biotechnology uses biological systems (or derivatives of them) to make useful products or services. Age-old processes such as brewing are sometimes included in definitions of biotechnology. Really, however, biotechnology...
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Staring death in the face
Forensics expert Professor Sue Black tells Tom Ireland about her fascination with flesh – and how science kept her sane amid the horrors of a war zone The Biologist 62(6) p24-27 Professor Sue Black's interest in anatomy started at just 14 while working...
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Government needs to improve UK readiness for next epidemic
The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee have released a report which details their concerns about the Government’s readiness for a future epidemic similar to that of the Ebola outbreak in 2013. The House of Commons Science and...
