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Department of Biological Sciences

dung beetle in a young girl's hand

Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope

Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

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Close up of Sydney Weber taking a photo.

‘I Try to Have Fun and Experiment With Different Angles and Depths’

¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State senior Sydney Weber sees extraordinary images through her lens and an exciting career in her future. 

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Herrick Conservatory rain barrels

Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs

A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, Community Engaged Learning, Organizational Sustainability, Earth Day, Student Life, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Bioblitz 2023 Map

Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023

Bioblitz is an annual ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert. 

Tags: Earth Day, Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Ecology & Natural Resource Sustainability, ESDRI, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Research and Science, Organizational Sustainability, STEM, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Pitcher Plants inside the Herrick Conservatory

IN A FLASH: Predatory Plants

Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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