Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Secrets of the Flea Circus



What Natural History Museum people do in their spare time......

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

In the News: 'The Hoff' crab is new ocean find



From BBC News: 'The Hoff' crab is new ocean find
UK scientists have found prodigious numbers of a new crab species on the Southern Ocean floor that they have dubbed "The Hoff" because of its hairy chest.
The animal was discovered living around volcanic vents off South Georgia.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011

Science Uncovered 2011

Shameless publicity of an event I'm doing something at.


Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Cockroach Film Trailer



Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be killed in a tragic accident, come back as a cockroach and then try to continue your romantic endeavours with your partner?

If so, then wonder no longer.....

(Thanks to Charlotte again!)

Cave Cockroaches



Thanks to Charlotte Coales (my  Natural History Museum colleague) for pointing this one out.

Charlotte and I are doing Nature Live this Friday on Cockroaches: From the Beginning (sadly without my perennial sidekick David Nicholson).

Thursday, 21 July 2011

In the News: Beehives stop elephant crop-raids in Kenya, Africa


From the BBC: Beehives stop elephant crop-raids in Kenya, Africa  

Innovative beehive fences have helped a community in Kenya to successfully protect crops from elephants, according to research.
Scientists found the hives to be a very effective barrier; elephants turned away from them in 97% of their attempted raids.
Conservationists suggest that elephants' natural fear of bees could settle ongoing conflicts.
The hives' honey also produced additional profits for farmers.

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