Searching for clues
among fossilized leaves
Analyzing the fossil vegetation from millions of years ago, Mónica Carvalho seeks to understand the environmental conditions that led to the evolution of Neotropical forests as we know them today.
Text by Leila Nilipour
Paleontology and Paleobiology Global Change Botany Forest Ecology Life in Deep Time CTPA
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Carlos JaramilloLeaf
detective
The regional trace of Richard Cooke is recognized in a Costa Rican anthropology magazine
The trajectory of the renowned archaeologist of the Smithsonian Institution in Panama spans half a century and has had a tremendous impact in the field of Central American archeology and the careers of dozens of researchers. A magazine from the University of Costa Rica honors him.
Archaeology Anthropology Origins of Species and Societies
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in archaeology
Biomuseo Talk, Stanley Heckadon’s Medal, Tribute to Richard Cooke’s Legacy, Princeton Course at STRI, and more
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events
A time machine that
explores the ocean’s past
By diving into the past lives of coral reefs, a historical ecologist may protect our present-day reefs from human impacts
Las Perlas Archipelago
Paleontology and Paleobiology Historical Ecology Global Change Biodiversity Ecosystem Ecology Marine Biology Naos
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Aaron O'DeaAncient
corals
Punta Galeta, where sea
and earth coexist
The Smithsonian’s first marine lab on Panama’s Caribbean coast invites visitors and researchers to experience the diversity of marine ecosystems within a protected space.
Colon
Biodiversity Ecosystem Ecology Marine Biology Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Punta Galeta
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symbiosis
Mysterious cloud forest bees
and their microbes - Part I
Three adventure-seekers meet in the clouds, each with their own reasons to learn more about mysterious jewel-like bees.
Altos de Campana National Park
Entomology Taxonomy Biodiversity Ecosystem Services Microbial Ecology Conservation Biology Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Gamboa
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David RoubikCloud
habitat
Fernando Santos-Granero's new book, New book by STRI Research Associate, STRI has a new Laser scanning confocal microscope, SI Library Board visit, SI Archives visit and more.
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Events
Innovation by ice cream bean
relatives explains biodiversity
The back and forth relationship between insects and their food plants may drive tropical biodiversity evolution according to work on Barro Colorado Island’s 50 hectare plot.
Barro Colorado Island
Chemical Ecology Evolutionary Biology Biodiversity Molecular Genetics and Genomics Origins of Species and Societies Barro Colorado
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chemistry
Can Evolution Rescue Lizards
From Climate Change?
Some organisms adapt more quickly than others and may have a better chance to survive climate change. 2018 Tupper Fellow, Mike Logan, follows lizards as they adapt to islands.
Lake Gatún, Panamá
Global Change Herpetology Molecular Genetics and Genomics Evolutionary Biology Evolutionary Ecology Biodiversity Conservation Biology Animal Behavior Zoology Origins of Species and Societies Gamboa Barro Colorado
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Owen McMillanDarwin
double time
Testosterone results in male-like behavior
of female golden-collared manakins
How flexible are bird brains in response to hormones?
Gamboa
Cover photo by Chrsitian Ziegler
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