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Former Smithsonian fellow wins an Emmy award
Marzo 14, 2019
At STRI, Jim Porter began the long-term ecological research that later became an important component of the winning documentary, Chasing Coral
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Platypus crab
Fossil crab reveals a new branch in the tree of life
Abril 25, 2019
By taking on characteristics from another, younger stage in its life-cycle, this fossil crab was probably able to adapt to new conditions.
Parents Unknown
Mysterious Larvae Discovered in Panama’s Two Oceans
Mayo 14, 2019
These ghostly larvae float freely in seawater, while their parents live on the sea floor and usually go undetected. Genetic studies of larvae provide clues that there are more species to be discovered
Male or female
How does an intersex bee behave?
Marzo 10, 2020
A collaborative effort at Barro Colorado island described the daily rhythm of a rare half male-half female bee
Chronic exposure
Long-term consequences of coastal development as bad as an Oil Spill on Coral Reefs
Mayo 20, 2020
Three decades after the largest recorded oil spill near coastal habitats in Panama, scientists look at how coral reefs recover from acute contamination over time
Time travel
Long-term consequences of river damming in the Panama Canal
Julio 10, 2020
As the demand for hydroelectricity and water increases in the tropics, a team of scientists explored the natural impacts of one of the oldest tropical dams in the world
Foster care
Baby vampire bat adopted by mom’s best friend
Febrero 09, 2021
The strong relationship formed between two female adult vampire bats may have motivated one of the bats to adopt the other’s baby.
Mysterious living monuments
How will the biggest tropical trees respond to climate change?
Marzo 30, 2021
Scientists think that climate change may have greater impact the largest trees in tropical forests, and the death of these giants has a major impact on the forest, but because these monumental trees are few and far between, almost nothing is known about what causes them to die.
Rearing Cicadas
The path toward discovering a new species of Cicada
Mayo 27, 2021
Annette Aiello has a natural history radar system that most of us lack. An observation of an insect exoskeleton on a potted plant may lead to the identification of a new insect species.
Climate Change
A Summary of the Latest Evidence Webinar in english by Steve Paton. Director, Physical Monitoring Program, STRI
Julio 21, 2021
Ongoing research by thousands of scientists is continually strengthening our understanding of the impact of climate change on our planet. Steve Paton, director of STRI’s physical monitoring program, will present an overview of the latest information concerning greenhouse gas production, global warming, and the threats posed by climate change, as well as some possible solutions to these challenges.
