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Loss of Reptiles Poses Threat for Small Islands Where Humans May Have Caused Extinctions

A new study has startling conclusions about how, on smaller islands in the Caribbean where human impact was greatest, extinctions have led to the loss of up to two-thirds of the supports for the ecosystem that native reptile species once provided there.

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Accolades

Moran to Receive Waksman Award in Microbiology from NAS

Nancy Moran receives the Selman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology from the National Academy of Sciences.

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Features

Meet Stengl-Wyer Fellow: Erik Iverson

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Meet Stengl-Wyer Scholar: Guillaume Dury

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The Woods of 214

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Oh Bee-have! UT Scientist’s Book for Children Highlights the Many Facets of Bees

Felicity Muth's fascination with insects from a young age has led her to a career of researching bee cognition and sharing her knowledge with others.

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Meet Stengl-Wyer Fellow: Kathryn Appler

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Meet Stengl-Wyer Fellow: Philip Souza

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