Exploring the Amazing Life and Lights of the Ocean Depths
Marine biologist Edie Widder, J73, highlights fascinating and fragile ocean creatures in her book Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea
Life Sciences
Uncovering the Secrets of Resilience in Nature
Tufts biology researchers are studying species from birds and tadpoles to fruit flies seeking to understand their strength in face of natural and man-made challenges
Why Don’t All Birds Fly South for the Winter?
Deciding to stick around in the chilly weather is more about food than temperature, says Professor of Biology Michael Reed
Out on the Mystic, Tisch Summer Fellows Make a Difference
Kyrielle Lord, E24, and Sam Markowitz, A23, combined their interest in environmental stewardship and passion for social change as Tisch Summer Fellows at the Mystic River Watershed Association this summer
Scientists Use Modified Silk Proteins to Create New Nonstick Surfaces
Chemical modification of silk proteins molded into shapes and films makes them repel water better than nonstick coatings available today
Shedding Light on the Mysteries of Fireflies
Everyone loves fireflies. But Professor of Biology Sara Lewis understands them—and she’s determined to make sure they survive
Faculty Focus: Spring 2020
Two accomplished faculty will join Tufts in the Spring 2020 semester. Natasha Kumar Warikoo is a new professor in the Department of Sociology, and Jill VanTongeren is a new associate professor in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.
A Look at Leafcutter Ants
Tufts Biology students publish research on leafcutter ants in peer-reviewed journal.
Two Tufts Juniors Awarded Goldwater Scholarships
Jonathan Rodríguez, A21, and Cassandra Cancemi, A21, have been selected for one of the most prestigious awards in the U.S. for undergraduate students in STEM fields.