Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- December 15, 2009
Soap opera in the marsh: Coots foil nest invaders, reject impostors
Coots have evolved a remarkable set of cognitive abilities to thwart other coots that lay eggs in their neighbors' nests.
- November 08, 2009
Studies show marine reserves are an effective tool for managing fisheries
Studies conducted in California and elsewhere provide support for the use of marine reserves as a tool for managing fisheries and protecting marine habitats.
- October 15, 2009
Popular Science taps UCSC anthropologist Nathaniel Dominy for "Brilliant 10" issue
<i>Popular Science</i> names Nathaniel J. Dominy one of this year's "Brilliant 10" young scientists and researchers.
- October 05, 2009
Antarctic expedition studies survival strategies of Weddell seals
Eight years after her last major expedition to Antarctica, biologist Terrie Williams is back on the ice.
- March 31, 2009
College Eight revamps its core course to create an "outstanding freshman experience"
College Eight is revamping its core course to provide an "outstanding freshman experience."
- January 29, 2009
I am elephant seals (and so can you!)
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- January 11, 2009
Study of disease risk suggests ways to avoid slaughter of Yellowstone bison
Last winter, government agencies killed one third of Yellowstone National Park's bison herd, but such measures may be unnecessary according to researchers who have assessed the risk of disease transmission from Yellowstone bison to cattle.