How animal traits have shaped the journey of species across the globe
New research looks at how different species have managed to cross geographic barriers throughout history and whether their individual traits played a crucial role in these journeys.
Sarah-Sophie Weil, PhD candidate, Swansea University
• conversation
Oct. 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Oct. 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Horseshoe crab blood is vital for testing intravenous drugs, but new synthetic alternatives could mean pharma won't bleed this unique species dry
Horseshoe crabs play a unique role in medicine, but they’re also ecologically important in their home waters along the Atlantic coast. Can regulators balance the needs of humans and nature?
Jolie Crunelle, Master's Degree Student in Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology •
conversation
Oct. 12, 2023 • ~10 min
Oct. 12, 2023 • ~10 min
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