In the Galapagos Islands, scientists from Oregon State University and Brown University examined the relationships among predatory fishes, urchins, algae, sea lions and sharks.
Some of the most interesting lives don’t move forward in a straight line as mathematician Juan M. Restrepo can attest to: He planned on spending his life as a professional musician.
Given the risks of climate change, scientists are moving beyond their traditional comfort zone and speaking out about the public value of their research.
Microbiologist Rebecca Vega Thurber has pioneered research aimed at protecting marine biodiversity with a special focus on highly endangered coral reefs.
Since the mid-1990s, biochemistry professor Ryan Mehl has been working to find the perfect chemical reaction for attaching proteins to just about anything. And now his persistence is finally paying off.