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Does love make you hungry? Biz studied the benefits of nuptial feeding in Hawaiian swordtail crickets. Do males that bring females food boost their mating success and enhance egg production? #DNOTW #lifeislikeaboxofchocolates datanuggets.org/male-crickets-…

New DN! As drought increases with climate change, crops and their microbes are facing tough times. Jennifer is testing whether a carbon boost can help microbes thrive and support crops. Could this be the key to more drought-resistant farming? #DNOTW datanuggets.org/microbes-facin…

New DN! Temps climb higher every year. This activity features Irvin’s Research Exp. for Teachers project on heat variation in Miami based on shade coverage at bus stops. Evaluate how these data compare to the sensor used to issue heat warnings! #DNOTW datanuggets.org/do-you-feel-th…

We’re working on a proposal that includes Data Nugget development and would love your input to ensure it aligns with your needs! Please take a moment to complete this quick, one-question survey to help us determine the topics to include. Thank you! clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7…

New DN! Need an attention-grabbing activity after holiday break? How about cannibalism AND disease ecology? Explore Kale's research to see whether climate change could increase caterpillar cannibalism and virus spread. #DNOTW datanuggets.org/does-the-heat-…

The salt marsh sparrow is one of few bird species that nest in salt marshes and completely depends on this habitat. Follow Roberts Buchsbaum's research as he tracks salt marsh sparrow populations and correlates his findings with sea level data. #DNOTW datanuggets.org/does-sea-level…

New DN! Can we grow food while providing habitat for other species? Prairie strips are planted within fields to add flowers and grasses to the landscape. But is this enough? Check out research from the @Haddad lab to find out! 🦋 #prairiestrips @KBSLTER datanuggets.org/little-butterf…

Deadline was extended until Dec. 13th, 2023

Teachers: Want to bring more science into the classroom? Check out this @data_nuggets article on using prescribed fire to manage the diversity of oak forests. go.wisc.edu/r9ade1 By Amy Workman of @uphamwoods1941. Featuring Dr. John Orrock & Dr. Ellen Damschen from @UWiBio

For those developing #education materials featuring scientists - remember to include more than just their work & findings, but also details about who they are as people - like hobbies & interests. This helps students relate to scientists! lifescied.org/toc/lse/23/4 #dataversify

A postdoctoral research position in biology education research is available in our collaborator Cissy Ballen's lab! Part of the position would be working with us! Please help spread the word. saberbio.mcjobboard.net/jobs/172714

How do social interactions impact us? They can boost health and longevity! Learn how the presence of neighboring fish groups affects the behavior of breeding cichlids. Students will uncover how external social pressures influence group dynamics. #DNOTW datanuggets.org/clique-wars/

Check out our newest publication, in collaboration w/ @biodiversifying & @cissyballen's lab: Students related more to scientists featured in classroom materials when humanizing information was shared - life experiences, hobbies, personality & more! lifescied.org/doi/10.1187/cb…

New @Data_Nuggets publication in @CBELifescied finds that students related more to scientists featured in classroom materials when humanizing information was shared - life experiences, hobbies, personality characteristics, gender, and more. lifescied.org/doi/10.1187/cb… #DataVersify

New DN! Fire is one part of natural history that land managers need to consider to maintain the health of an ecosystem. Use a long-term dataset to see if biodiversity changes with the number of prescribed burns in oak forest plots in WI. 🔥 #DNOTW @UWiBio datanuggets.org/a-burning-ques…

New DN Alert! Coral have a mutualism with certain algae, but climate change stresses that relationship. Casey set out to test if some algae genotypes are better mutualists in warm waters. This info could help protect coral in the future! #DNOTW datanuggets.org/too-hot-to-hel…

Killers the size of a grain of rice? Spooky! Learn how mountain pine beetles can be devastating for forests in Colorado and how tree size may play a role. Check out the video with the featured scientist sharing his science journey and research! #DNOTW datanuggets.org/tree-killing-b…

New DN! Emma studies how fruit flies process communication through sounds. Before testing her questions, she had to determine if the flies could hear and react to the sounds she played. Great opportunity for Ss to read about prepwork and planning! #DNOTW datanuggets.org/2024/09/did-yo…