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Darwin and Wallace's original papers to the Linnean Society (published 1858) are fascinating reads, showing how they each developed the concept of natural selection. The foreword by Lyell and Hooker makes clear that Darwin was very reluctant to publish!

Both mention artificial selection, but […]

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RECORD: #Darwin, C. R. and A. R. #Wallace. 1858. On the #LinneanSociety of #London. #Zoology
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National Plant Health Week 2025: Being A Good Plant Citizen A collaborative campaign, National Plant Health Week aims to raise awareness, amongst the public and professional to safeguard the health of plants.

Campaign focus for the 2025 National Plant Health Week: Being a good plant citizen to raise awareness (amongst the public and professionals) to safeguard the health of plants.......read more on thedirt.news #Fera #foodsecrity #ForestryCommission #Kew #LinneanSociety
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Announcing the Linnean Society's Medal and Award Recipients 2025 Discover the latest news from The Linnean Society of London.

This year the Linnean Society’s Medals and Awards recognise eight outstanding individuals from the realms of science, the arts and conservation, all working to understand and protect the natural world. @linneansociety.bsky.social #LinneanSociety www.linnean.org/news/2025/04...

Cover of small book, green background, title 'The rediscovery of Lucy Hardcastle Botanist and Breadwinner' by Jonathan Powers with Anne M Powers. Image of the moon top right and three small images of botanical specimens.

Lucy Hardcastle of #Derby, #scientist #botanist #teacher *not* illegitimate daughter of #ErasmusDarwin, #genealogy. Important influence on Dr Francis Boott #LinneanSociety. Beautiful original art at #DerbyMuseums.