Bringing astrobiology into prisons
U professor shows how astrobiology helps incarcerated people connect with science.
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How do U… start birding?
Birds are all around, and all you need to get started is an observant eye.
Read MoreThe secret social lives of giant poisonous rats
The African crested rat’s fur is packed with a poison so lethal just a few miligrams can kill a human. Biologists confirmed where it gets its poison, and uncovered an unexpected social life.
Read MoreDrought’s one-two punch
Researchers look into the effects of repeated droughts on different kinds of forests.
Read MoreTrees and lawns beat the heat
As climate change pushes cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners must balance mitigating heat and preserving water resources.
Read MoreBiology professor bridges science and faith
Biologist Nalini Nadkarni discusses building bridges between scientists and faith communities.
Read MoreYour hair knows what you eat and how much your haircut costs
Isotopes in hair reveal connection between diet and socioeconomic status.
Read MoreKnow the risks of investing in forests
Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
Read MoreRibs evolved for movement first, then co-opted for breathing
A major transformation in vertebrate evolution was when breathing shifted from the head to the torso in reptiles. But what caused the shift? A study hypothesizes it was driven by locomotion.
Read MoreHonoring Karl Gordon Lark
Renowned geneticist and father of molecular biology at the U passes away.
Read MoreDiscover parasite biodiversity from home
Millions of specimens are sitting in museums all over the world, but a lack of digital records make them hard to find and study. Help biologists discover parasite biodiversity.
Read MoreRecovery from upheaval can generate a new state
A 50-foot fall out of a tree taught biology professor Nalini Nadkarni how recovering from life disruptions connects and changes us.
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