Male túngara frogs gather in shallow pools of water at night and let out long mating calls. Females visit these pools, listen to a few calls and then quickly pick mates. It’s a bit like speed dating.
Read the full article, "Frogs’ Songs Attract Females, and Predators," at the New York Times.
As a theoretical physicist at the University of Texas, Navin Sivanandam spends his days thinking about the birth of the universe. When he comes home, he tackles an entirely different problem: chicken-fried queso. Read more on Austin360.com.
A UT study reveals that barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border are disturbing ecosystems and endangering animal species in the area. More at the Daily Texan: "US-Mexico border disturbs ecology."
Turns out that the asexual ants we wrote about a few years ago sneak in some sexual reproduction every now and then. Read more about professor Ulrich Mueller's research at The Scientist: "Asexual Ants Have Sex."
Grad student Emily Jane McTavish talks about reconstructing the history of longhorns through their DNA on Science Friday. Check it out there: "The Story Of Texas Longhorns, As Told By Their DNA."
Or listen to it right here:
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University of Texas officials believe they have an antidote for aspiring physicians daunted by four more years of college after earning a bachelor's degree: Shave off a year or two. David Laude, senior associate dean for academic affairs, speaks with the Statesman about the initiative. Read more: "UT System plans a fast track through medical scho...
Collaborations with the Department of Computer Science have been key to the success of IBM in Austin and beyond. Read more in the Statesman story: "As IBM marks its first century, Austin remains in a key role."
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