Nudges for Habitat ConservationThe concept of libertarian paternalism lies at the intersection of psychology, behavioral science, and economics. Let’s break it down by…Oct 31, 2024Oct 31, 2024
The Termite MoundTermites have been architects for 251,000,000 years. Their highly complex homes, called mounds, have fascinated the fields of biology…Oct 25, 2024Oct 25, 2024
A Nest of One’s OwnWhen I was seven years old, a robin began constructing a nest outside of my bedroom window. Every morning I would spring out of bed to…Oct 2, 2024Oct 2, 2024
Animal Architecture Lit ReviewThis week I read the fascinating article “Animal architecture,” by Mark E Laidre, a professor of biological science at Dartmouth College. I…Oct 2, 2024Oct 2, 2024
The BeaverThe beaver’s dam is one of the more well-known examples of animal architecture, up there with the beehive and spider web. This can be…Oct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
The Bee HiveBeehives are one of the most familiar structures in animal architecture due their ubiquity and ecological salience. Bees can be found all…Sep 25, 2024Sep 25, 2024
The Spider WebMany of us have probably accidentally walked through a spider web or purposely removed a cobweb from the corner of a dusty room. Spiders…Sep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2024