Cavefish: A Study in Evo-Devo: Check out this interview with William R. Jeffery. The surface-dwelling ancestor of cavefish and its cave-dwelling descendents coexist today, providing insights into evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo). Read more…

Biologists Commend NOAA’s New Scientific Integrity Policy: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a policy that will promote and protect scientific integrity within the agency. The new policy has been well received by members of the scientific community. Read more…

Scientists, Policymakers, and a Climate of Uncertainty: Climate change is a momentous issue for humanity, but progress on responsive policies has largely stalled.

Global Biodiversity Conservation and the Alleviation of Poverty: Claims of conservation's contribution to poverty alleviation are controversial, but a new study points to a large potential effect.