Research Articles
The Feathered Mafia: How Bias in Animal Parents Research Skews Our View of Nature
Exploring taxonomic chauvinism in parental care research and how bias toward studying certain animals limits our understanding of nature.
State of Our Coasts: 2021's Battle for Resilience
Exploring the scientific innovations, policy changes, and community resilience efforts that defined coastal management in 2021 as climate change accelerated worldwide.
Sexual Selection in Primates: More Than Just a Peacock's Tail
Explore how sexual selection shapes primates from genes to behavior, revealing evolutionary forces beyond showy ornaments and dramatic fights.
The Macy Conferences on Cybernetics: Reinstantiating the Mind
Explore the groundbreaking Macy Conferences that revolutionized our understanding of mind, machines, and communication through cybernetics.
The Riverside Gladiator: Unpack the Diet of the Great Black Hawk
Explore the fascinating diet of the Great Black Hawk, from fish to diverse fauna, revealing its role as an apex predator in wetland ecosystems.
The Invisible Leash: How Radiotelemetry Unlocks Nature's Hidden Secrets
Explore how radiotelemetry technology allows scientists to track animal movements and behaviors, revolutionizing wildlife research and conservation efforts.
The Starfish Swarms: How Hunger Creates Coral Reef Killing Machines
Explore the fascinating behavior of crown-of-thorns starfish during outbreaks, their feeding patterns, migration triggers, and impact on coral reef ecosystems.
The Secret World of Fish: How Their Behavior and Environment Shape Science
Explore the fascinating world of fish ecology and ethology, and discover how zebrafish research is revolutionizing our understanding of behavior and cognition.
Beast and Man: How Ancient Egyptians Pioneered Comparative Medicine
Explore how ancient Egyptian physicians used animal biology to understand human health, laying the foundation for modern medicine through comparative analysis.
The Science of Sound: Exploring Acoustics Through Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota
Discover the interdisciplinary field of acoustics research at the University of Minnesota, exploring graduate programs, research projects, and innovative approaches to sound science.