There are seven existing species of sea turtles, with the genus Lepidochelys comprising two of…
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The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), based in Panama, is a leading institution for the study of tropical biology and biodiversity. Established in 1923, STRI operates as a unit of the Smithsonian Institution and conducts scientific research throughout the tropics. The institute’s primary focus is on understanding tropical ecosystems and their biodiversity, addressing fundamental questions about evolution, ecology, and conservation. STRI provides facilities for extensive field studies and laboratories for visiting scientists and resident staff, who work across disciplines such as ecology, anthropology, paleontology, and marine biology. Its research not only enhances our understanding of tropical environments but also aids in developing strategies for their preservation in the face of global environmental changes. Additionally, STRI plays a crucial role in training the next generation of tropical scientists through various educational programs and partnerships with institutions around the world.
The world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a plankton-loving giant that can…
Nepalese craftsman, Chandra Bahadur Dangi, holds the record as the world’s shortest adult, at 54.6…
About 66 million years ago, a huge asteroid crashed into what is now the Yucatan,…
Poop is full of secrets. For scientists, digging into feces provides insights into animal diets…
On an expedition to the Central Andean Plateau, researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute…
When talking to babies, humans slow down their speech, raise their pitch and change the…
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An international team of scientists working with Heliconius butterflies at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute…
Pax, Latin for ‘peace’ made its way into the scientific name of a new coral…
In the arms race between predators and prey, each evolves more and more sophisticated ways…
A study in the journal Bulletin of Marine Science describes a new, blood-red species of…
A recent discovery shows that people living along the coast of Peru were eating corn…
According to Smithsonian researchers, the brains of tiny spiders are so large that they fill…