The natural phenomenon of upwelling, which occurs annually in the Gulf of Panama, failed for the first time on record in 2025. A study led by scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) indicates that the weakening of the trade winds was the cause of this event. This finding highlights the climate’s impact on fundamental oceanic processes and the coastal communities that depend on them
Key aspects of their behavior, diet, and foraging relationships will be explored, highlighting the biodiversity hidden in the microhabitats of the tropical forest canopy.
Open House at PARC celebrating Golden Frog Day, Q?Bus visits Guna Yala for the first time, STRI at the Book Fair and more.
What does it take to grow coffee in a way that is good for birds and other wildlife? The birth of the Bird Friendly certification program brought to reality an effort to make the coffee supply chain more sustainable and protect migratory birds and their habitats at the same time.
Digitized pollen database for paleontology research, allergy medicine and more.
A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) estimates 10% of insect species on Barro Colorado Island may be cryptic, or visually indistinguishable from related species, highlighting potential gaps in scientists’ understanding of ecosystem dynamics.
Palynology studies pollen, a key tool in science. From dating rocks to analyzing honey, its applications are expanding thanks to AI and digital technology.
STRI at ATBC 25, STRI Fellows’s Symposium, Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for STRI, Moving toward a more sustainable STRI, STRI at the MAC, First Lady visits Punta Culebra, and more.
Scientists have been thinking about how new species evolve since Darwin wrote On The Origin of Species in 1859. The results presented here call into question some of the most common explanations of how species originate.
