(Phys.org)—As leaves drop in autumn, it's not only a good time to enjoy the reds, yellows and oranges drifting from the trees—it's also a good time to kill honeysuckle.

Biology - Ecology

Nov 01, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

Lift a rock or log anywhere in the country and chances are you'll see beetles from many species scurrying beneath it. These unassuming creatures are often overlooked as more glamorous insects hog the spotlight.

Biology - Ecology

Oct 29, 2012 5 / 5 (4) 0

The ability of deep-sea corals to harbor a broad array of marine life, including commercially important fish species, make these habitat-forming organisms of immediate interest to conservationists, managers, ...

Space & Earth - Environment

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Hong Kong customs officers seized almost four tonnes of ivory worth about $3.4 million, hidden in shipments from Kenya and Tanzania, officials said Saturday.

Biology - Ecology

Oct 20, 2012 5 / 5 (3) 2

Efforts to stem the worrying loss of Earth's dwindling natural resources received a boost Saturday when a UN conference in India agreed to double biodiversity aid to poor countries.

Biology - Ecology

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Negotiators sought Friday to persuade wealthy nations to bankroll ambitious targets for stemming the loss of Earth's dwindling natural resources.

Biology - Ecology

Oct 19, 2012 not rated yet 0

Humans don't have a monopoly on being smart: many other animals, including birds, can solve problems and even make and use tools.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Oct 18, 2012 not rated yet 1

As the climate changes, conservationists are divided over the most effective way to preserve animal and plant diversity because they cannot simply preserve the status quo. Ensuring species can shift to track the climate to ...

Biology - Ecology

Oct 17, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 3

Extreme 'housework' cuts the life span of female Komodo Dragons

Biology - Plants & Animals

Oct 17, 2012 5 / 5 (3) 3 |

As the implementation of green roofs increase, a University of Cincinnati pilot study examined which plants best thrive on the region's roofs during the dry, hot conditions of summer.

Biology - Ecology

Oct 15, 2012 4.5 / 5 (2) 0

A captive-bred Chinese panda has been released into the wild as part of efforts to help the struggling species, but this time with special survival training after one of the animals died in a previous attempt.

Biology - Plants & Animals

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A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and James Cook University says that coral reefs in Aceh, Indonesia are benefiting from a decidedly low-tech, traditional management system that dates back ...

Biology - Ecology

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A new Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Research Plan pinpoints priority ocean and coastal research needs for the Mid-Atlantic ocean region to advance coordinated research that promotes economic and environmental ...

Space & Earth - Earth Sciences

Oct 11, 2012 not rated yet 0

In the battle for survival, the impact of climate change may tip the balance against Australia's dwindling urban frog populations.

Biology - Ecology

Oct 10, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

Pescadero Estuary, located an hour south of San Francisco, is a coastal habitat under intense pressure from several interest groups, some human, others wild. The 643 citizens of the nearby town of Pescadero ...

Space & Earth - Environment

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