Tag: <span>Biology</span>

Bird Soundscapes: Why Don’t I Hear My Favorite Bird Anymore?

My day typically starts with a cup of coffee on my porch and birdsongs. The state of California, where I live, is known for its variety of bird species. Dark-eyed Juncos, California Towhees, Oak Titmice, and Cedar Waxwings fill the morning air with sweet symphonic sounds. While this experience has …

Beyond biology: The contribution of social science

One of the questions I get asked most frequently since I finished my internship in Vietnam has been: “What did you really do there?” At first I couldn’t interpret the skepticism and a little disappointment I read on the faces of relatives and friends. “What do you mean, you didn’t …