Department of Biological Sciences

Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests.
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IN A FLASH: The Glow from the Grow
The greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.
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Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.
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‘I Try to Have Fun and Experiment With Different Angles and Depths’
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡senior Sydney Weber sees extraordinary images through her lens and an exciting career in her future.
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Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs
A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory.
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Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023
Bioblitz is an annual Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert.
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Biological Sciences Researchers Exploring the Role of Brain Hormones in Development
College of Arts & Sciences

Spring Research Forum Topics Include Data Collection in a Noisy World, The Smell of Education and the Social Response to a Disaster
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡researchers presented their findings in the RASP Spring Research and Innovation Forum.
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IN A FLASH: Predatory Plants
Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight.
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