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Punishment enforces cooperation in the fig-wasp mutualism: The exception proves the rule
August 02, 2021
Mutually beneficial relationships are common, but what happens when one partner stops enforcing the other’s good behavior?
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Palm pollinators
Not such evil Weevils
May 26, 2021
Join Brazilian biologist, Bruno de Medeiros, as he explores mysterious trade-offs between plants and their pollinators and why they are important to the Brazilian economy and ecosystems.
Spidey-Sense!
Friendly or Dangerous? All about spiders
May 30, 2023
Discover the fascinating world of spiders in Panama!
Beetle Expert
Remembering Entomologist Henry P. Stockwell
November 20, 2023
Elizabeth (Liz) Stockwell sent this obituary of her father, STRI research associate, Henry Stockwell, in May, 2023. We published a brief mention at the time and include the entire text here.
Tropical science in Dubai
STRI at COP 28: A call for nature-based climate solutions and global collaboration
December 14, 2023
Experts from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute emphasized nature-based solutions, discussed ocean resilience, and launched the GEO-TREES initiative for global forest carbon monitoring.
Colorful warning
Red flags: I’m not the bug for you!
March 27, 2024
The matador bugs' vibrant flags are neither a dating display nor a distraction tactic, they’re part of an elaborate defense strategy, according to a new study in Gamboa
Ways of knowing
Harnessing the wisdom of indigenous communities for marine conservation
April 12, 2024
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.
COMBINA
Teaming up to combat invasive marine species in the Tropical Eastern Pacific
May 30, 2024
A workshop in Panama City brought together scientists, policymakers, environmental managers and port officials from across the Americas to coordinate efforts in marine biosecurity.
So hot!
How do insects cope with the rising temperatures?
May 17, 2024
Temperatures affect ant behavior and colony function
Collecting and caring
A lifelong passion for tropical Insects leads to generous support
February 03, 2025
A fund set up by STRI staff scientist Annette Aiello intends to provide long-term funding for the preservation and management of the insect collection at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, highlighting the importance of reference collections for the advancement of science.
