April 3, 2023

University of Cincinnati scientists found that gregarious monk parakeets lose social standing during an absence. Top-ranked birds lost the most social standing while lower-ranked birds faced less aggression while rejoining the group. studied three groups of captive monk parakeets in 2021 and 2022. The new study, led by postdoctoral researcher Annemarie van der Marel, focused on testing whether social history was a critical component in structuring how the parakeets gained and maintained their ranks within their groups. Researchers were able to identify each bird’s status in the flock’s dominance hierarchy by observing their interactions and quantifying rank using networks of aggression.

February 2, 2023

University of Cincinnati researchers discovered a new species of frog in Africa that has an unusual trait: it’s completely silent. The Ukaguru spiny-throated reed frog does not croak, sing or ribbit. It is among the few frogs that do not vocalize to other frogs.

January 20, 2023

Ohio is the first of several states taking steps to eradicate the once-popular ornamental Callery pear tree, known for their white spring blossoms.

February 10, 2023

The University of Cincinnati’s collection of rare plant specimens is getting bigger thanks to a donation from a local botanist. UC Blue Ash is giving the late Diederik De Jong’s collection of plant specimens to UC’s Margaret H. Fulford Herbarium, which boasts a catalog of plants from around the world.

October 20, 2023

Beetle-mimic cockroaches suppress their immune systems to accommodate their babies. Understanding how these systems work in insects can help improve treatments for fibromyalgia and other immune disorders, University of Cincinnati researchers said.

June 6, 2025

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are exploring ways to interrupt the lifecycle of a parasite behind Chagas disease, offering hope of developing a cure.

January 15, 2025

UC biologists found that mosquitoes survive prolonged droughts by drinking blood, which explains how their populations rebound so quickly when it finally rains.

December 18, 2024

In his biology lab, UC Professor Daniel Buchholz and his students are using a National Science Foundation grant to study the hormones that trigger metamorphosis in frogs.

April 28, 2021

The University of Cincinnati 2021 Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence Awards honor six undergraduate scholars for scholarship, leadership, character, service and the ideals of the university. Awardees are spotlighted for exceptional academics, creativity, community service and innovation.

May 1, 2020