Belemnites, bones and bickering

1 November 2012 by Katherine Ford

Richard Owen FRS (1804-1892) appears to have had an almost exceptional ability to offend those around him, especially those working…

How not to cook your goose

21 December 2011 by Rupert Baker

Right, nearly there: tree up, cards written, presents purchased and wrapped. I’m sure your plans, like mine, are now turning…

11 February 2011 by Guest bloggers

Guest post by Uta Frith How did Mary get interested in fossils? She had been born in Abingdon in 1797,…

7 February 2011 by Guest bloggers

Guest post by Uta Frith From time to time we hear about forgotten women in the history of science and…