Blast radius survivors: The lizards that endured the cataclysmic asteroid strike
An asteroid strike 66 million years ago caused a mass extinction that wiped out 75% of Earth’s animal species, including all non-avian dinosaurs. But “night” lizards survived...
This wrist’s twist is its link between dinosaurs and birds
The evolutionary path from dinosaurs to birds included the development of a tiny wrist bone that ultimately proved crucial for stabilizing wings in flight. A new study...
Study led by YIBS Faculty Affiliate Richard Prum's lab reveals mating tip for bird species: You should be dancing
When it comes to impressing the ladies, greater sage-grouse males know that smooth dance moves trump combative posturing. Indeed, new Yale research into these prairie-...
Even birds can’t outfly climate change
As rising global temperatures alter ecosystems worldwide, animal species usually have two choices: adapt to changing local conditions or flee to a cooler clime. Ecologists...
YIBS Faculty Affiliate Thomas Near and others find two new fish species in Alabama streams — and they’re already imperiled
Yale researchers have discovered two new species of darter — small, colorful freshwater fishes — inhabiting short stretches of creeks and streams in central Alabama.
And...
Edward P. Bass Distinguished Lecture: The World Without Evolution? with Andrew Hendry
Dear YIBS community,
Please join us in attending the Edward P. Bass Distinguished Lecture: The World Without Evolution? with Andrew Hendry
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd from...
Nonprofit built on research from YIBS Faculty Affiliate Noah Planavsky wins global carbon removal prize
Normally, throwing rocks at a problem isn’t the best idea.
But in the multi-faceted fight to combat climate change, scientists are finding that crushed rocks judiciously...
