Jacob Tennessen

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18 August 2026 08:04

iNaturalist just updated the genus Bison to merge with Bos, as in cattle, reflecting recent genetic analysis and the fact they can readily interbreed. In fact all living American bison are directly descended in part from domestic cattle; the original wild bison is gone, and only Bos hybrids remain.

The Linnean Society of London

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04 June 2026 16:52

Ollie Crimmen's association with the our Society began in the 70s, when he x-rayed the full series of 168 Linnaean fish specimens as the newly appointed assistant curator at NHM, London. His association continues in his current role as our Curator of Zoology. Any fishy questions? Ollie's your man!

Tomas Machacek

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04 June 2026 16:51

First evidence of biofluorescence in the fire salamander! 🖤💛 Under UV light, they show striking blue-green and yellow fluorescence in their skin, glands, and secretions. 🦎✨🌟 @royalsociety.org royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article...

The Linnean Society of London

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04 June 2026 16:50

Jacek Wajer, a botanist and senior curator at NHM London, is in charge of the Linnaean Plant Name Typification Project, which makes him an ideal collaborator. Jacek looks after our two herbaria at the Linnean Society: that of Carl Linnaeus and of James Edward Smith. #VolunteersWeek

LSHTM Malaria Centre

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04 June 2026 16:49

After nearly 80 years of combined service to malaria research, Professors Colin Sutherland and David Baker are retiring from @lshtm.bsky.social. Their impact on science, global health and future generations of researchers will be felt for years to come. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4uKVKqg