Like many other Americans this past week – I took part in the nationwide migration to see the Great American Eclipse!
How understanding the ecology of mosquitoes guides how to prevent pathogen transmission
This past year has been quite a year for mosquitoes. Besides just…
Xenodiagnosis: a method for pathogen detection
As an ecologist something that I am interested in understanding more about…
Hibernation, cohabitation and other lessons in surviving the winter
As I sit bundled up on the couch drinking my hot coffee…
Where recreation ecologists spend their summer vacation
We enjoy hiking and getting out in nature, but how can we…
Innovations of 2015: CRISPR and gene drive systems used in reducing malaria transmission
There are many achievements in science and technology that deserve celebration from…
The Perks of Winter Birding
Bundle up and grab your binoculars. Winter is coming. For someone who…
What do scientists do? Part II – A tribute to taxonomists
The giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands are huge, weighing up to…
Notes from the field: What does a scientist do?
If I were to ask you, describe a scientist, what would you…
The Fall of Autumn
Autumn is fast approaching here in New England. Every year, I anxiously…
