Dull-Colored Birds Don’t See The World Like Bright Birds Do Categorizing colors carefully just isn’t a thing for birds who aren’t very flashy DURHAM, N.C. -- Fall is here, and we see the leaves turning yellow, orange or red thanks to a...
'Silent' Mutations Gave the Coronavirus an Evolutionary Edge RNA folding may help explain how the coronavirus became so hard to stop after it spilled over from wildlife to humans. DURHAM, N.C. -- We know that the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 crisis lived harmlessly in bats...
Why Biology Matters Steve Nowicki discusses the importance of biology in understanding both ourselves, and the world around us. With the help of the author H.G. Wells, biology professor Steve Nowicki explains how the study...
Check This Out! One Cell Eating Another Watch as these two microscopic, single-celled protozoans (protists), battle it out, resulting in...
Male Baboons With Female Friends Live Longer Strong opposite-sex bonds linked to better chances of survival DURHAM, N.C. -- Close bonds with the opposite sex can have non-romantic benefits. And not just...
Baboon Matriarchs Enjoy Less Stress Inheriting a top spot can mean fewer hassles in life -- and not just for humans, but for baboons too. DURHAM, N.C. -- You know the type: Loud. Swaggering. Pushy. The alpha male clearly runs the show...
Meet the Team Powering Duke’s COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Efforts Students returning to Duke University are participating in surveillance testing to help rapidly...
Keeping a Close Watch on COVID-19 with Surveillance Tests Testing to expand from on-campus students to include off-campus students, staff and faculty Duke Associate Professor of Biology Steve Haase likes to compare the spread of COVID-19 to the...
Songbirds, Like People, Sing Better After Warming Up A burst of song early in the morning may help birds nail their songs during the day. If you’ve ever been woken up before sunrise by the trilling and chirping of birds outside...
Young Dolphins Pick Their Friends Wisely Dolphins choose childhood friends that set them up for success as adults Strategic networking is key to career success, and not just for humans. A new...
