Can we decipher vocalizations of parrots in a complex social network?

Parrots can "talk" like humans. However, whether their complex vocalizations follow syntactic rules and...

Sequencing the genome of a lost ladybug

The introduction of non-native lady beetles into North America led to the disappearance of several once...

Organofoam: Can we improve biodegradable fungal styrofoam substitutes?

Petroleum-based materials such as Styrofoam, while convenient, seriously threaten our environment, releasing...

Making Moorit: Determining the Molecular Basis for Brown Colored Sheep

Sheep come in a variety of different patterns and colors, with black or white individuals being the most...

Help me sequence wild populations of a medicinal plant (Pilocarpus)

I'm studying an important medicinal plant in the citrus family, commonly known as Jaborandi(Pilocarpus...

Mapping and dating one of the most important early human settlements in eastern North America

With geophysical techniques, we will search for Paleo-Indian archaeological features around the famed Bull...

How much does environment affect whether or not freshmen seek mental health support?

How and where messages are delivered can be as important as the message itself. For messages about depression...

Evaluating visual preferences of allium leafminer to improve monitoring technology

Allium leafminer (ALM) is an invasive fly that attacks Allium plants (onion, leek, chives, garlic) in the...