Natural Sciences Division

Biology Professor Dee Boersma, known for her work in penguin conservation, has been nominated for the Indy Prize.

Leonardo DaVinci’s legacy continues to draw interest at the intersection of art and science.

Carl Bergstromm, biology professor, discusses the misinformation about coronavirus, and how it's spreading.

Victoria Meadows, astronomy professor, describes observations planned with the intention of searching for extraterrestrial life.

Eric Bellm, research assistant professor of astronomy, discusses new technology is space observation.

Biology Professor Lauren Buckley discusses new research into the effect of climate change on extinction rates.

Lynn Fainsilber Katz, research professor of psychology, explains the devastating effects of having an emotionally unavailable partner.

Dave Slager, doctoral student in biology, discusses his research into the evolution of a particular crow species.

Carl Bergstromm, biology professor, discusses how misinformation about coronavirus is spreading rapidly, due to both bad-faith actors and human error.

Andrew Meltzoff, psychology professor, explains the results of a study that shows that babies are more altruistic than most would think.

Biology Professor Jeff Riffell discusses how the relationship between mosquitos and Northwest orchids may have implications for the development of mosquito repellents.

Psychology professor Andrew Meltzoff explains the results of his recent study demonstrating altruism in babies.

Rory Barnes, assistant professor of astronomy, puzzles what would happen if Earth were a superplanet.

Alshakim Nelson, assistant professor of chemistry, discusses new technology in the production of chemicals and medicines.

Rodolfo Cortes Barragan, a postdoctoral researcher at I-LABS, discusses his research showing that babies are more altruistic than one might think.