Vocal communication is a critical aspect of social life in group living species. Ring-tailed lemurs ( Lemur catta ) are one of the most studied lemur species, yet the quantity of male specific vocalizations remains unclear. Howling has previously been described as a male only vocalization. While investigating Duke Lemur Center (DLC: Durham, N.C.) ring-tailed lemurs’ responses to novel objects when separated from their group fo...

Scientific meetings and conferences are a cornerstone of scientific culture. By bringing people together around a shared purpose, meetings serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and can often foster a sense of belonging. As some will argue, conferences can become “counterspaces” to affirm a person’s identity, provided they have adequate access to resources and support (Nakajima et al., 2024). From students to retirees, sci...

Geoscience is plagued with structural and systemic barriers that prevent people of historically excluded groups from fully participating in, contributing to, and accruing the benefits of geosciences. A change in the culture of our learning and working environments is required to dismantle barriers and promote belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our field. Inspired by a session organized at th...