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New research published in Journal of the Royal Society Interface examines how the unique muscle arrangement of seahorse tails affects the mechanics of grasping, using in-silico simulations. Dr Dries Marzougui from Ghent University provides an overview of their work.

New research published in Royal Society Open Science explores female mate avoidance in an explosively breeding frog.

We hear from finalist, Ana Valenzuela Toro, about her research.

The latest issue of Philosophical Transactions B delves into the evolutionary significance of variation in metabolic rates, exploring its role in shaping individual traits, influencing population dynamics, and adapting to changing environments. In this blog post, Guest Editor Dr Amanda Pettersen highlights the latest research exploring knowledge gaps on this topic.

We ask Proceedings B Associate Editor, Professor Marc Johnson, a few questions about his exciting new study which explores evolution in the white clover plant.

We are pleased to welcome two new Associate Editors who recently started their terms on the Proceedings B editorial board.

A new study in Proceedings B investigates bird song evolution in the East African Double-Collared Sunbirds.

Frankie Chappell takes a look at the dinosaur sculptures and evolutionary theories of Royal Society Fellow Richard Owen.

The authors of a new study in Proceedings B discuss the potential role of mimicry in butterflies as a method of advertising their difficulty of capture to predators.

Butterflies from the subtropical genus Heliconius are an excellent model for investigating the role of behavioural innovation in evolution. They exhibit a remarkable, novel feeding strategy by actively collecting and feeding on pollen, which provides a reliable source of protein, allowing females to continue laying eggs for up to six months.

Our hope is that this momentum can be carried through to inspire real breakthroughs in deciphering the origin and rise of biological complexity through time.

Wei-Guo Du from the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing joined the editorial board in January 2020.