I am a University Lecturer based in the School of Biology at the University of Leeds. I have a BSc in Zoology and a PhD which involved examining the link between climate change and the biology of dragonflies. Since then I have developed research projects in diverse areas such as the evolution of aging, the ecology and evolution of mimicry and camouflage, the ecological and evolutionary consequences of urbanisation, freshwater biodiversity and conservation, and the application of technology to university teaching.
Why the summer sound of noisy crickets is growing fainter
Aug 08, 2018 11:28 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Chirp, chirp! To make this familiar summer sound, the male cricket holds his nerve and stridulates rubbing his back legs together in order to entice a female. He knows this makes him vulnerable. What a female cricket...
Can artificial grass and fake trees replace our need for ‘real’ nature?
Sep 28, 2016 16:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The benefits of spending time outdoors are well known. Whether travelling for an hour to reach open countryside or simply walking five minutes to a nearby urban park, being in and around nature makes us happier and...
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