Birds and mammals that live on islands often have a much slower metabolism than their closest relatives on the mainland. They also produce offspring later. This slow way of life makes it difficult for ...

A recently-published study challenges the popular myth that Easter Islanders' ancient rock gardening practices caused their own downfall. The journal article, which is titled "Island-wide ...

Recent URI graduate Lauren Michael has coauthored a study of long-term Block Island bird data, revealing stable numbers at this important migration site. Block Island welcomes scores of tourists all ...