Simon Levin receives BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Ecology and Conservation Biology
February 7, 2022 ・ Morgan KellySimon Levin, Princeton’s James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, has been awarded the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for ecology and conservation biology. Levin, who is director of the Center for BioComplexity based in…
Like a natural system, democracy faces collapse as polarization leads to loss of diversity
December 6, 2021 ・ Morgan KellyMuch like an overexploited ecosystem, the increasingly polarized political landscape in the United States — and much of the world — is experiencing a catastrophic loss of diversity that threatens the resilience not only of democracy, but also of society, according…
Policy interventions could help farmers economically survive in vulnerable regions
December 1, 2021 ・ B. Rose HuberIn the grasslands of Nepal’s Chitwan Valley, local farmers rely on the production of rice and other grains to generate household income. But their livelihoods are under threat, as Nepal is experiencing the effects of climate change at a much…
Frequent extreme events require new governance with the flexibility, resilience of natural systems
September 23, 2021From the COVID-19 pandemic to devastating wildfires and deadly heatwaves, extreme events are becoming more frequent as a result of human activity such as the burning of fossil fuels and encroachment into natural habitats. An international team that included researchers…
Spacing COVID-19 vaccine doses has epidemiological benefits, but longer-term outcomes depend on immunity robustness
March 9, 2021Delaying second doses of COVID-19 vaccines should reduce case numbers in the near term. But the longer-term case burden and the potential for evolution of viral “escape” from immunity will depend on the robustness of immune responses generated by natural…
Long-term COVID-19 containment will be shaped by strength and duration of natural, vaccine-induced immunity
September 21, 2020New research suggests that the impact of natural and vaccine-induced immunity will be key factors in shaping the future trajectory of the global coronavirus pandemic, known as COVID-19. In particular, a vaccine capable of eliciting a strong immune response could…
From muddy boots to mathematics: Advancing the science of ecosystems and biodiversity
August 14, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyPrinceton’s vital research across the spectrum of environmental issues is today and will continue to be pivotal to solving some of humanity’s toughest problems. Our impact is built on a long, deep, broad legacy of personal commitment, intellectual leadership, perseverance…
Water, drought and flooding
August 11, 2020 ・ Molly SharlachPrinceton’s vital research across the spectrum of environmental issues is today and will continue to be pivotal to solving some of humanity’s toughest problems. Our impact is built on a long, deep, broad legacy of personal commitment, intellectual leadership, perseverance…
COVID-19′s silent spread: How symptomless transmission helps pathogens thrive
May 14, 2020 ・ Catherine ZandonellaCOVID-19′s rapid spread throughout the world has been fueled in part by the virus’ ability to be transmitted by people who are not showing symptoms of infection. Now, a study by researchers at Princeton has found that this silent phase…
