An ‘oral’ history
Archaeologists search for the origin of dental modification in Panama
March 26, 2021
A new study asks when and how the Ngäbe indigenous group began to practice dental modification
A new study asks when and how the Ngäbe indigenous group began to practice dental modification
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?
The scientists advocate shifting the current value system, which is biased against women and minorities, towards a more diverse and inclusive model of science
The Fortuna Hydrological Reserve hosts one third of Panama’s tree species, a variety of fungi waiting to be discovered and a great potential to offset global warming
Most coral species fared better in the shaded environment offered by the mangrove canopy
During three years, local scientist Dumas Gálvez drove along a road parallel to a rainforest looking out for dead vertebrates.
The Barro Colorado bird community has lost about a quarter of its species over time
The Panamanian cumbia is the result of a complex process of cultural dialogue that was unified in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Analyses of microbial communities in streams across different land use types suggests that passive reforestation rapidly restores water quality in lowland tropical watersheds.
The longest continuous study of euglossines in the tropics found relatively stable populations of these wild bees over four decades.