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First report of dorsal navigation in a flying insect
Junio 14, 2021
Sweat bees navigate through dark tropical forests guided by canopy patterns.
Sweat bees navigate through dark tropical forests guided by canopy patterns.
The accelerated proliferation of these woody vines, due to natural disturbance, is altering forest structure, regeneration and functioning
When he’s not racing his bike cross-country, Milton Garcia is in demand for his expertise flying drones. In the last month, he monitored mangrove deforestation on Panama’s Pacific coast, mapped a new research station in Coiba National Park and tracked blooming trees on Barro Colorado Island, the first plot in an international network of forest monitoring sites.
Eavesdropping behavior in the canopy may answer questions about how acoustic interplay among animals has developed over millions of years in the forest
A new study in Nature combining satellite thermal- and in situ warming data found that a percentage of tropical leaves are already reaching the temperatures at which they can no longer function.
By engaging directly with community members and embracing indigenous knowledge in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, a NatGeo project led by a Smithsonian scientist highlights the necessity of inclusive approaches to safeguard critical marine ecosystems and culture for future generations.
The Diverse Stories of Resilience video series features Brigida De Gracia, Iguaigdigili Lopez and Sharyl Pahe-Short as they reflect on their ancestral adversities and experiences of resilience.
Marine conservation scientists advocate for a cultural shift in academia that fosters deeper connections with places of study and encourages collaboration with local communities to make science more equitable
Studying the forest
from the top down