Superstar Scientist
Former Smithsonian fellow wins an Emmy award
March 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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Chronic exposure
Long-term consequences of coastal development as bad as an Oil Spill on Coral Reefs
May 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
July 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
Mysterious living monuments
How will the biggest tropical trees respond to climate change?
March 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.
Dark navigation
First report of dorsal navigation in a flying insect
June 14, 2021
Sweat bees navigate through dark tropical forests guided by canopy patterns.
Baby bats
Similar to human babies, this bat species learns to communicate through babbling and vocal imitation
August 23, 2021
Long-term monitoring of the bat species Saccopteryx bilineata in their natural setting revealed that pups display babbling behavior strikingly similar to that of human infants
Vine takeover
Dramatic liana increases in old-growth tropical forests is linked to natural disturbance and climate change
September 29, 2021
The accelerated proliferation of these woody vines, due to natural disturbance, is altering forest structure, regeneration and functioning
Counting bees
Orchid bees show remarkable resistance to major climate events
October 27, 2021
The longest continuous study of euglossines in the tropics found relatively stable populations of these wild bees over four decades.
Our Prosperity
Our Ocean Conference 2022, República de Palaos: Delegación de Jóvenes
September 28, 2022
Recognizing that a connection to our ocean must be fostered with every generation, the 7th Our Ocean Conference Youth Delegation sought to highlight the contributions of young leaders advocating to protect our ocean. The Youth Delegation was made up of participants aged 18-30, with a focus on applicants from the Asia-Pacific region.
Happy Birthday BCI
100 Years of Tropical Biology at the Smithsonian’s Barro Colorado Island Research Station in Panama
April 17, 2023
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute will celebrate 100 years of tropical forest research at Barro Colorado Island Field Station in Panama with exhibits and events.
