This is a space for showcasing my professional work. In each case I have tried to link back to the original website on which they appeared.
For articles, graphics and videos produced in a personal (often experimental) capacity, visit the Biodiversions section.
Science Writing
The year we built the biggest genome in Britain
The sight of mistletoe hanging in trees this winter will be especially poignant for scientists who spent many months finding innovative ways to generate its giant genome.
Pine Hoverfly back from the brink with help from genomics
With adult insects seen in Scotland for the first time in years, top quality genome sequences are now helping make a permanent success of saving this endangered pollinator.
A tragic stranding helps dive into the orca genome
A new orca reference genome may unlock secrets to this apex predator's evolution, threats from inbreeding, and lives in British and Irish waters.
Local experts join the hunt for Britain’s rare plant genomes
The Lizard in Cornwall is home to many of Britain's rarest plants. But where do they grow? A local botany group knew exactly where to look.
Photography
Tanzania
Photography from Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the uplands of Lushoto, and Jozani National Park in Zanzibar.
Invertebrates of Britain
Insects and other invertebrates photographed across Britain, in particular the fen habitats of East Anglia and coast of Cornwall.
Cornwall: Beneath the surface
Photography from snorkelling and diving trips in Falmouth Bay. Taken on an OM Systems TG-7.
Video
Does genome size matter?
Shortlisted for Nature's Science in Shorts awards, this video explores the concept of genome size - with some unexpected examples from across the tree of life.
A bug hunt to transform biology
Since 2019, these woods have played an integral part in collecting samples to generate reference genomes for the Darwin Tree of Life project. Entomologist Dr Liam Crowley explains his research.
Rare plants on The Lizard
Dr Ilia Leitch from Kew Gardens explains why the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall is such an important spot for British flora - and how citizen scientists can help us generate plant genomes.
What is a genome?
It's all the genetic material in one cell of one living thing. Watch this explainer from the Darwin Tree of Life project, which aims to sequence the genome of every species in Britain and Ireland.
Infographics
Sex, genomes and evolution
Explore the many different ways to do sex... genomically speaking.
Why generate genomes?
The Earth BioGenome Project and its partners worldwide aim to generate reference genomes for all eukaryotic species on the planet. But where and how will they be useful?
First 1,000 reference genomes
The Tree of Life programme generated its thousandth genome in August 2023. This graphic shows the diversity of species that make up the milestone.
