Martina and the Bridge of Time
A young comic book heroine travels through Panama’s deep history
Marzo 31, 2021
The new graphic novel tells the story of the Isthmus’ formation and evolution through the adventures of a young Panamanian girl.
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Flowers!
How the Chicxulub Impactor gave rise to modern rainforests
Abril 01, 2021
About 66 million years ago, a huge asteroid crashed into what is now the Yucatan, plunging the Earth into darkness. The impact transformed tropical rainforests, giving rise to the reign of flowers.
Catalina Pimiento
The fate and function of marine megafauna
Junio 11, 2021
Large marine animals generally have unique functions for the ecosystem. They are also more susceptible to extinction when their habitats are altered. Around 3 million years ago, at least one third of the marine megafauna became extinct, possibly due to sea level fluctuations and the contraction of coastal habitats. This also led to a loss of some of their ecological functions. In the current era, many large marine animals are deemed at risk of extinction. What will be the consequences of this potential loss?
Shark dandruff
How can “shark dandruff” contribute to coral reef conservation?
Julio 06, 2021
Sharks’ bodies are covered with tiny, tooth-like scales called denticles. Shed denticles settle to the ocean floor, where they remain in sediments for years and can be used to understand which sharks lived on a reef in the past.
Paleo Nut
Is this the oldest cashew on the isthmus?
Agosto 03, 2021
A fossil tree discovery in Panama offers clues regarding the establishment of the genus Anacardium in Central and South America
Special Feature
Scientists share lessons about the Anthropocene’s impact on tropical forests
Septiembre 28, 2021
Nine articles explore impacts of ancient human societies on tropical ecosystems, revealing the importance of incorporating the paleosciences, social sciences and Indigenous traditional knowledge to solve contemporary environmental challenges.
Crabosaur
Unique dinosaur-era fossil bridges a gap in the evolution of crabs
Octubre 21, 2021
The oldest and most complete fossil crab ever discovered suggests that these animals ventured onto land at least 25 to 50 million years earlier than previously thought
Fossil leaves
What the leaves tell us: stories of extinction and the origins of tropical forests
Abril 26, 2022
Plant leaves show us the species that exist in a forest, and the ecological conditions in which they live. These attributes can also be observed in fossil leaves, which allows us to reconstruct forests that existed millions of years ago and understand how they have changed over time. In this talk we will talk about how fossil leaves tell us about the effect of a mass extinction 66 million years ago, on the evolution of modern tropical forests.
A rocky start
Unique agates on a Panamanian island reveal submarine volcanic activity
Mayo 05, 2022
Giant agates found in an island on the Pacific coast of Panama prompted a study on the area’s geology to answer the question of how the Isthmus evolved and became a bridge between two continents.
Profile: Charlotte Jandér
How do fig trees punish cheaters?
Enero 24, 2014
The tiny female fig wasp carries a huge burden but cutting corners may not be worth the risk.
