Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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How many bird and mammal extinctions has recent conservation action prevented?
We hear much about the worsening status of species, and in particular, that increasing numbers of species face extinction. Indeed, the landmark Global Assessment from the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services reported that 1 million species may be at risk of extinction.
After the Paper | A new life beyond academia
I recently swapped a career in biochemistry for one in the conservation of Nature, In this ‘After the Paper’ blog I summarise some of the background to my journey from the nanometre scale to the macro scale and some current goals and ambitions.