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Beast of the Week: The Spotted Hyena

Is it fantastic? Yes Where to find them: Central and Southern Africa (more…)
Dr. Janet Voight, the deep sea explorer

Janet Voight is a zoology curator at the Field Museum of Natural History, with a keen interest in octopods, clams, and other marine invertebrates. To... Read More
EcoTribute: Algae. What is it?

So what's the deal with algae? In this tribute we discuss the what, the why and the "OMG, really?" behind these perplexing organisms.... Read More

March 26, 2019May 5, 2019

Beast of the Week: The Weaver Ant

Weaver ants take nest building to new heights by using their offspring as literal sewing machines. Also, they can shoot acid??

March 13, 2019March 26, 2019

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The Goliath of Bees Returns

After 35 years of presumed extinction, Wallace's Giant Bee has recently been re-discovered in the Moluku islands of Indonesia. Known locally as raja ofu (which translates to "king of the bees"), this veritable giant was last... Read More

February 21, 2019March 26, 2019

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Conferences Part 2: Master Mode

Since our original "how to" post on conferences, our correspondents have attended several academic meetings and are ready to deliver a Master class in making the most out of your conference experience. (more…)

January 13, 2019May 27, 2019

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Noxious Noise: A frog’s response to a deafening world.

In order to provide space for the infrastructure of modern living, many natural landscapes are uprooted and the animals within them displaced. While reducing habitat loss for wild animals continues to be a central goal... Read More

December 30, 2018January 28, 2019

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Systematics and understanding the Tree of Life

Most people have heard the expression “the tree of life”. Depending on your background, it may give reference to a tree that offers immortality to those who eat its fruit, or be the spring from... Read More

December 21, 2018January 28, 2019

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A journey into the deep: A chat with Dr. Janet Voight

December 21, 2018January 28, 2019

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Dr. Janet Voight, the deep sea explorer

Janet Voight is a zoology curator at the Field Museum of Natural History, with a keen interest in octopods, clams, and other marine invertebrates. To study the ecology of these animals, she explores the depths... Read More

November 3, 2018January 28, 2019

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Face Off: Wasps trained to recognize cousins to avoid punishment

Metricus paper wasps ( Polistes metricus; left top) at the University of Michigan have been trained to recognize the individual faces of a related species, the golden paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus), to avoid potential pain. Naturally,... Read More

October 12, 2018January 28, 2019

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EcoTribute: The Axolotl

In this tribute we discuss the axolotl and its almost God-like powers. May they hold the key to maintaining a youthful glow? For references and more information, check out the Spotlight on the... Read More

October 12, 2018January 28, 2019

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EcoTribute: Algae. What is it?

So what's the deal with algae? In this tribute we discuss the what, the why and the "OMG, really?" behind these perplexing organisms. For more information check out the algae spotlight found here.

September 3, 2018February 21, 2019

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Spotlight: Algae

Most of us have heard the term algae used when we see that slimy green goo caked on rocks along the beach, or when we see a mold-like muck in the water of an outdoor... Read More

August 16, 2018January 28, 2019

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Mariah Scott: The mussel queen

Mariah Scott is a 2nd year graduate student in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. She was raised in Dearborn, Michigan; a diverse, suburban city most known for being the headquarters of... Read More

August 10, 2018March 26, 2019

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Spotlight: The Axolotl

Hidden within Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City, lives the axolotl. With a collar made of gills and a paddle-like tail, this slow, slimy creature spends its days swimming along the lake floor, sucking up insects... Read More

August 7, 2018February 22, 2019

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First Conference? Ours too.

Oh, the world of academic conferences. A wealth of the biggest names in your field all clustered together for high powered talks, mingling, and possibly a little too much alcohol. Our senior correspondent attended the... Read More

August 3, 2018January 28, 2019

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Hello nature enthusiasts

Welcome to our site! Who are we? Just a collective mind bringing you the facts, questions, and hypotheses to get your biology brain buzzing. We want to bring info to non-scientists and science hobbyists, to... Read More