Scientist at work: Tracking the epic journeys of migratory birds in northwest Mexico
In northwest Mexico, biologists are building a network of radio towers to track how individual migratory birds move among important wetland areas.
March 3, 2021 • ~9 min
Scientists at work: New recordings of ultrasonic seal calls hint at sonar-like abilities
Microphones on the seafloor recorded life under the Antarctic ice for two years – inadvertently catching seal trills and chirps that are above the range of human hearing. Could they be for navigation?
Feb. 9, 2021 • ~9 min
From permafrost microbes to survivor songbirds – research projects are also victims of COVID-19 pandemic
Three scientists describe the fieldwork they've had to delay in 2020 because of the pandemic. These are setbacks not just for their careers, but for the body of scientific knowledge.
Dec. 7, 2020 • ~10 min
Scientists at work: Sloshing through marshes to see how birds survive hurricanes
Birds found along the Gulf Coast have evolved to ride out hurricanes and tropical storms. But with development degrading the marshes where they live, it's getting harder for them to bounce back.
Oct. 28, 2020 • ~9 min
The mystery of the missing portrait of Robert Hooke, 17th-century scientist extraordinaire
Online sleuthing and deductive reasoning identifies what appears to be the only existent portrait painted of the celebrated scientist during his lifetime.
July 27, 2020 • ~10 min
Science elicits hope in Americans – its positive brand doesn't need to be partisan
When you ask Americans what the word 'science' brings to mind, a majority respond 'hope.' Using this built-in brand can help communicate important science messages.
July 23, 2020 • ~8 min
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