How the study of cork started a new era in life sciences

How the study of cork started a new era in life sciences

Left: Robert Hooke invented the compound microscope and illumination system shown above and used it in his demonstrations at the Royal Society’s meetings. Photo credit: © Science Museum. Right: A page from Hooke’s ‘Micrographia’ illustrating the tiny cells of cork...
A showcase of cork’s exceptional insulating properties

A showcase of cork’s exceptional insulating properties

Photo credits: Tammy Marlar, Dido Milne and Matthew Barnett Howland The National Autistic Society garden at the 2024 Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Show is a showcase of cork’s exceptional insulating properties. Designed by Sophie Parmenter –...