How do polar bears stay healthy on the world's worst diet?

Polar bears survive almost entirely on seal fat. Yet unlike humans who eat high-fat diets, polar bears never...

Vouchering carnivorous plants in Mendocino County

Mendocino County, California, is home to several native and non-native carnivorous plant species. This project...

Using eDNA to examine protected California species in streams at Hastings Reserve

Hastings Reserve is home to three streams that provide critical habitat for sensitive native species. Through...

City smart: Are cities making birds smarter?

One cannot go to Florida and miss the White Ibises roaming golf, park and private lawns. But how does a...

Removing microplastics and nanoplastics from water with a magnetic treatment that achieves 100% and 90% removal

Micro- and nanoplastics slip through most filters and accumulate in drinking water and ecosystems. I develop...

Describing new scorpion species in California through field collection

California is a global hotspot of scorpion biodiversity. My preliminary surveys have revealed 20+ potentially...

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