Parrot Pecking Order Hints at Humans' Social Lives By Catherine Crawley published 28 January 15 Researchers uses quantitative methods to understand how and why species such as parrots develop complex social societies and how those social relationships compare to other animals.
Urgently Examining Environmental Impacts of Fertilizer Run-off By Catherine Crawley published 26 January 15 As human activity alters the balance of nutrient cycles in nature, one mathematical biologist seeks answers to questions about how phosphorous pollution affects our lakes.
How Plants Affect the Global Carbon Cycle By Catherine Crawley published 25 January 15 Caroline Farrior uses math to understand the old plants play in the global carbon cycle so scientists will be able to predict the path of climate change.
Computer Models Aid Kidney Disease Research By Catherine Crawley published 23 January 15 Ioannis Sgouralis of the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis is using mathematical modeling to study how the kidneys behave in a range of different conditions.
Using Math to Understand the Puzzle of Humanity By Catherine Crawley published 9 June 14 Matthew Zefferman applies his enthusiasm for solving puzzles to investigating how human culture influences modern society.
Nick Matzke: Reconstructing Species Migrations Across Time By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 7 May 14 Want to know about historical biogeography? Ask Nick Matzke.
Conservation Efforts Not Just for Tree Huggers By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 1 April 14 Computer Geek, Sean Hoban, uses mathematical and computational tools to preserve endangered plant species.
From Selfishness to Cooperation: What Drives the Change By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 1 November 13 Researcher Keenan Mack uses mathematical models to explore changes in human nature.
Math Models Predict Climate Change Effects By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 20 September 13 Michelle Lawing uses math in service of species’ survival.
Evolutionary Patterns Show Biodiversity on Earth By Catherine Crawley published 30 August 13 Evolutionary biologist Jeremy Beaulieu develops new tools that represent evolutionary relationships among groups of organisms.
The Art of Mathematical Modeling By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 16 August 13 Chris Remien explores how mathematics can connect often hidden processes.
Mathematics Key to Unlocking Mystery of Language? By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 7 August 13 Researcher Arik Kershenbaum applies mathematical techniques to studying animal communications. Here he discusses his passions, studies and inspirations.
Math Improves Grasp of Storm Surge Effects By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 21 June 13 Dr. Jiang Jiang uses mathematics to predict shorelines of the future from storm surge effects.
Ecologist Strives to Improve Human-Animal Co-Habitation By Catherine Crawley, Biological Synthesis published 3 May 13 Julia Earl uses math to study animal movements through habitats and the effects those movements have, hoping to help humans and animals live together better.
