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Dangers and Beauties of the Sea
Gelatinous creatures around the globe, including here at BU.
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Barefoot “Beach” Soccer on Earth Day!
Play barefoot soccer at the BU Beach on Thursday from 11am-3pm. Bring a dollar to participate in a juggling competition, and bring some clothes to donate to Grassroots Soccer!
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The Lobotomy: An Old-school Mental Health Treatment
Another reason why you should be thankful for anti-psychotic drugs.
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Coffee and You: Part 1
Habitual coffee drinking is common among Americans – 54% partake in the daily ritual (NCA 2009). The average per capita consumption in the US is 4.2 kg, or 9.2 lbs …
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When Two Species Evolve Together
Coevolution (when two organisms evolve together) is one of the most beautiful features of nature. A previous article of mine delved into one example of mutualism – the bobtail squid …
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BU’s Own Batman, Professor Kunz
By Caitlin Clancy and Becca Tarvin On the first day of Mammalian Ecology, Professor Thomas Kunz walked into the room holding a bone larger than his forearm. “Do you know …
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Organisms are Communities: Bacteria, Humans, and Squids
As studies of symbiosis progress, scientists are beginning to think of organisms as communities rather than individuals. Plants live with fungi that help obtain nitrogen; fig trees provide homes for …
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Aww, C’mon, Don’t Eat That!
Coprophagia comes from the Greek words copros (feces) and phagein (eat). Animals that participate in this activity include rabbits and most rodents. Why, you ask, would any animal consume its feces? Well, …
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Try Popping this Parasitic Pimple
Warning: If you dislike parasites or have a queasy stomach you might want to hit the back button. One of my favorite, disgusting, ecological topics to discuss is the Bot …
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