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![The debate: 2009 Tropical Extinction Symposium at the Smithsonian Institution<br/><small>Will the rainforests survive?</small>](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090116004859im_/http://www.stri.org/images/news_photos/small/13_01_2008_debate09_DC_SM.jpg)
The debate: 2009 Tropical Extinction Symposium at the Smithsonian Institution
Will the rainforests survive?
January 13, 2009
New threats and realities in the tropical extinction crisis, will take place on Monday, January 12, from 1-6:30pm, at Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, SI, Washington DC...
![Portrait Statues of the Ancient Cambodian (Khmer) Devaraja or Divine Kings](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090116004859im_/http://www.stri.org/images/news_photos/small/08_01_2008_portrait_statues_TR_SM.jpg)
Portrait Statues of the Ancient Cambodian (Khmer) Devaraja or Divine Kings
January 08, 2009With one notable exception Coedes hesitated to recognize the statues of these kings representing them as Hinduist or Buddhist divinities as portrait statues...
![Molybdenum cocktails stimulate nitrogen fixation in tropical forests](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090116004859im_/http://www.stri.org/images/news_photos/small/23_12_2008_M_cocktails_SM.jpg)
Molybdenum cocktails stimulate nitrogen fixation in tropical forests
December 23, 2008Tropical forests represent a third of the total biomass on Earth and play a critical but poorly understood role in the carbon-climate system...
![Message from the Director](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090116004859im_/http://www.stri.org/images/news_photos/small/21_07_2008_Biff_Director_STRI_SM.jpg)
Message from the Director
December 22, 2008I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and close to 2008...
![ELTI: Biofuels under the lens of experts](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090116004859im_/http://www.stri.org/images/news_photos/small/15_12_2008_ELTI_BioU_Ex_SM.jpg)
ELTI: Biofuels under the lens of experts
December 15, 2008Extensive cultivation of biofuel crops, aimed at reducing greenhouse gases may be ultimately harmful to the environment, according to the participants in a conference held at STRI, on December 5...
![Botany course to Public Programs staff](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090116004859im_/http://www.stri.org/images/news_photos/small/15_12_2008_Botany_Co_PP_SM.jpg)
Botany course to Public Programs staff
December 15, 2008The objective of the course was to increase the quality of the information disseminated to our visitors on the Island...
![Tracking turtles: where do they live, love, rest, nest](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090116004859im_/http://www.stri.org/images/news_photos/small/15_12_2008_TrackingT_LiveL_SM.jpg)
Tracking turtles: where do they live, love, rest, nest
December 15, 2008During the early years, reconnaissance was carried out of nesting beaches and foraging areas in the province and extensive interviews were made with fishermen and residents...