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Bats are vital pollinators, per research by Texas Master Naturalists and BRIT, which revealed "at least five species flying overhead—more than any other surveyed site in the area." While the orange nectar bat pictured isn't native to the area, you can meet local insect-eating species at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. [Image: Ondrej Prosicky/Istockphoto]
The Last Word: BRIT’s Ashley Bales On the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Surprising Nightlife Scene
by Quincy Preston | May 13, 2025
Our urban green space hosts a colony of ecological superheroes—aka bats—working tirelessly to pollinate plants and control pests while most humans are fast asleep.
by David Kirkpatrick |
Dec 2, 2019
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo are recognizing Texas wineries for sustainable vineyard practices through an inaugural contest.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 15, 2019
In this roundup of research and development activity involving institutions in North Texas, you'll also read about a UTA professor that's using $900K in research grants to focus on monitoring structural integrity.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 31, 2018
Also, you'll learn about a four-year research project by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas into the endangered plant life in The Philippines. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Yealands Family Wines in New Zealand, which won the top prize in 2017, grazes a flock of miniature Babydoll sheep between vine rows to reduce mechanical mowing.
Fort Worth’s BRIT Recognizes Sustainable Winegrowers in International Contest
by Jeff Bounds | Jan 26, 2018
BRIT started the one of a kind competition to shine a light on growers who are leaders in areas such as conservation and stewardship.
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by Jeff Bounds |
Jan 9, 2018
The future is calling. Writer Jeff Bounds talks with five folks in research and development working on new products and strategies, from transportation to emotional intelligence for physicians.
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by Jeff Bounds |
Jan 9, 2018
Monumental revelations are in the hands of North Texas university researchers — and students.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 17, 2017
Researchers all across North Texas are making breakthroughs and discoveries every day. Here are some of their stories.
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BRIT Opens Applications for Sustainable Winegrowing Competition
by Julia Falcon | Apr 26, 2017
The competition recognizes the bond between botany and wineries that display "ground to glass" sustainability.
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by Heather Noel |
Feb 1, 2017
Together, UTA and BRIT will conduct research they hope will lead to new biofuels, higher crop yields, and better understanding of Earth's plant diversity.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
