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Recent news from the Department of Biology

Pinned butterflies with names printed below them. The butterflies are different colors and sizes.

Nevada’s biodiversity celebrated in upcoming lecture

The Museum of Natural History promotes science and learning

A river flows down a waterfall with vegetation in and around the riverbanks.

The world’s most productive inland fishery is hurting in incalculable ways

Scientists studying the Mekong River note significant declines in its productivity

One person sitting at a computer in a research lab smiles while another person leans against a lab bench smiling with their arms crossed.

What if hybrids aren't rare, but fundamental?

Scientists can reliably predict where plant hybrids will thrive and can use this information in restoration efforts