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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… his career, Gary stretched the boundaries of ecosystem science, advancing understanding of how forests process pollution, cycle nutrients, and respond … scientific contributions have been diverse and have had a very high impact.” His early research transformed how …
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Cary to host April 11 lecture on ecological success stories
… stories In the leadup to Earth Day, discover how ecosystem science has led to a cleaner environment, and how lessons … climate change and science denial. “Ecology has been very powerful in its ability to diagnose problems, propose …
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Science in action: Lake trout research informs new Adirondack nature preserve
Science in action: Lake trout research informs new … led us to completely revisit our initial thinking about how we should protect Follensby, by documenting the … the catches were estimated to be as old as 24. “It's a very special lake trout population,” said Solomon. “Back …
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Cary to co-lead $4.8M study on how environmental conditions shape viral outbreaks in wild rodents
Cary to co-lead $4.8M study on how environmental conditions shape viral outbreaks in wild … in the wild. With $2.9 million in funding from the National Science Foundation, and an additional $1.9M in support from … Foundation. “The methods developed here potentially have very wide applicability across many pathogens.” Viruses …
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Ecology and artificial intelligence: stronger together
… together In a new paper, researchers explain how ecology could inspire better AI and vice versa, calling … — when an AI generates false information. Because ecology examines complex systems at multiple levels and in holistic … Funding This research was supported by the National Science Foundation (DBI Grant 2234580, DEB Grant 2200158), …
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Troubling waters: Antiviral medications in wastewater may drive resistance in bat-borne viruses
… in the future. Published in April in Environmental Science and Technology Letters , the paper is the first … antiviral medication’s concentration in the environment, how well it passes from insects to bats, and how many … disease ecologist. “It could be they are consuming a very small amount, but this could still be having an impact …
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What’s killing giant tropical trees? With $1.7M in awards, a Cary-led team aims to find out
… change. With a $1.45 million grant from the National Science Foundation, forest ecologist Evan Gora from Cary … about the width of a large pizza. While that may not sound very impressive, these trees comprise the largest 1% in the … be able to touch the sky. It makes you reflect on time and how much that tree has been through and how many other lives …
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Team Cary: Chelsey Nieman
… Nieman discusses her career pathway, how she discovered her science passion, and advice to young scientists. January … boat when I was 14. My hometown and high school were both very fish-oriented. For example, my high school biology … following scientists that are approachable that can discuss cool things in an accessible way. My science heroes are …
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Racist housing practices from the 1930s linked to hotter neighborhoods today
… to the research from Portland State University, the Science Museum of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth … State University, who co-authored the study. "It was very surprising when we saw that it was a pattern that we … it slowly. They also tend to have fewer trees, which cool the air and provide shade. Cities in general are …
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July: Stay cool
July: Stay cool Water transfers heat much faster than air. … why water is so cool and refreshing, or know just how frigid Michigan’s waters can be on the hottest summer … glass of 60 degree water, and watch what happens). Water is very, very good at absorbing heat from your suffering, …
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