State of Nature 2023 Report – UK nature-depleted

The State of Nature 2023 report, the most comprehensive report on the UK’s current biodiversity, has been released and is available to read in full here. The report uses data collated over the past 50 years by thousands of volunteers taking part in recording schemes, such as the National Recording Scheme for Odonata. In summary,…

Report on Dragonflies in Oxfordshire

Read an in-depth report on Dragonflies in Oxfordshire, by County Recorder Stephen Burch, in the 10th volume of the journal Fritillary. The report contains species profiles with reviews of some of the best sites to see dragonflies. Download a pdf copy here.   Image by Red-eyed Damselfly by Bruce Hyde

Dragonfly-inspired nanotechnology in the fight against disease

After almost a year of dousing ourselves in hand sanitiser we are all well aware of the importance of disinfectants in the fight to control the spread of COVID-19. However, scientists at the Imperial College of London are investigating other means of killing pathogens without the use of harsh chemicals. Just like the COVID-19 virus,…