A marine biologist and conservationist has called out the sexism she’s experienced in the industry as she urges more women to take on jobs to help save the planet. Lauren Arthur, 34, was born in Edinburgh but lives and works at South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, where she runs virtual safaris to educate viewers … Read more
Marine biologist finds empty packet of salt and vinegar Golden Wonder crisps dating back to before 1971 decimalisation on Scottish beach Dr Lauren Smith found the snack priced at 4d at Ythan Estuary in Aberdeenshire Dated back to before Britain adopted currency in multiples of 10 and 100 in 1971 She found bottle of Fairy … Read more
Fugitive Chinese biologist who ‘lied about her links to the military’ is taken into US custody after Beijing harbored her inside their San Francisco consulate Juan Tang, 37, was arrested and taken into custody in Sacramento County She’s accused of lying about military links on a visa application to work in the US Tang is … Read more
Think of a scientist and a lab-coat-wearing bod staring at a petri dish tends to spring to mind. Dr Mike Gil is a living reminder that being a scientist can also involve adventuring in some of the earth’s most remarkable and remote spots – amid some of its most astonishing creatures. Mike, 34, you see, … Read more