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ABSTRACTMicrobial communities in alpine environments >7,500 m.a.s.l. have not been well studied using modern cultivation-independent sequencing approaches due to the challenges and danger associated with reaching such high elevations. For this

By Kelsey SimpkinsAlmost five miles above sea level in the Himalayan mountains, the rocky dip between Mount Everest and its sister peak, Lhotse, lies windswept, free of snow. It is here at the South Col where hundreds of adventurers pitch their

A collaborative study with a ��ñ���� professor investigates how the risks and rewards of red squirrel reproduction is a microcosm of evolutionary patternsBy Jaxon ParkerJanuary 25th, 2023You’ve probably seen plenty of squirrels throughout your

Let’s CU Well presentation on Jan. 30 by ��ñ���� professor to highlight diversity’s importance in many settingsBy Bradley WorrellJanuary 20th, 2023Diversity is important to the health of any ecosystem—whether it’s a coral reef or a university

By Jeff MittonReading several papers on common wood nymphs, Cercyonis pegala, led me to pose two questions. Insects have six legs, but how many legs do butterflies have? Can butterflies hear, and if so, where are their ears?  Approximately

Birds that can live at 14,000 feet and also breed at sea level might have evolved more quickly than previously thoughtBy Sarah Kuta January 19th, 2023Mountaineers who venture high into the Colorado Rockies have likely spotted medium-sized,

��ñ���� study: trees outfitted with accelerometers could be the future of arborism, agricultureLow-cost “tree fitbits” can pinpoint the precise timing of tree activities, like spring bloom or autumn leaf change, according to a new ��ñ����

New research finds genetic link for spatial memory in Mountain ChickadeesFor the first time, researchers have shown that there is a genetic component underlying the amazing spatial memories of Mountain Chickadees.These energetic half-ounce

The Graduate School is pleased to recognize 18 dedicated faculty members who received this year’s outstanding faculty mentor awards. The nomination materials showcased their many contributions in mentoring graduate students and supporting

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) announced EBIO Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Dee among the 2022 Early Career Fellows. ESA's fellowship program recognizes the many ways in which its members contribute to ecological research and