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Newly discovered microbes in Amazon peatlands could affect global carbon balance
Complex organisms, thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand, can shape massive ecosystems and influence the fate of Earth's climate, according to a new study.
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Genomic analyses reveal human activity's vital role in Amazonian species' genetic makeup
Researchers from the German Max Planck Institutes of Geoanthropology and Biology Tübingen use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees.
Ecology
Jan 24, 2025
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The cost of ignoring the biodiversity crisis: Research highlights 'invisible' wildlife benefits that people could lose
New WWF-led research reveals that the vital benefits wildlife provides to people's everyday lives are vastly underrepresented across science and policy discussions. This oversight could have detrimental consequences for achieving ...
Ecology
Jan 24, 2025
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Reforestation stands out among plant-based climate-mitigation strategies as most beneficial for wildlife biodiversity
In the global effort to combat climate change, large-scale, plant-based strategies such as planting forests and cultivating biofuels are an increasingly important part of countries' plans to reduce their overall carbon emissions, ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 24, 2025
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Just how cold did Texas get during recent winter blast? Alligators froze in solid ice
In steamy Texas summers, alligators glide through swamps and lakes, occasionally frightening suburban Dallas dwellers.
Ecology
Jan 24, 2025
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Chronic wasting disease detected in Georgia deer for the first time
A fatal neurological illness that affects deer known as chronic wasting disease has been detected in Georgia for the first time, state wildlife officials announced Thursday.
Plants & Animals
Jan 24, 2025
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More acidic oceans may affect the sex of oysters
Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which alters the aquatic animal ecosystem.
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2025
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China is struggling to control its provinces as they expand distant-water fishing
Since the late 2010s, China has shown increasing sensitivity to the environmental and socio-economic impacts of its distant-water fishing (DWF) growth, as well as the reputational harm partly inflicted by international environmental ...
Ecology
Jan 23, 2025
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Industrial scale farming is flawed: What ecologically-friendly farming practices could look like in Africa
African Perspectives on Agroecology is a new book with 33 contributions from academics, non-governmental organizations, farmer organizations and policy makers. It is free to download, and reviewers have described it as a ...
Ecology
Jan 23, 2025
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Global food production has resulted in significant biodiversity loss, research shows
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and food insecurity, the need for sustainable food production has taken on a new urgency.
Ecology
Jan 23, 2025
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Study reveals rapid shift in loggerhead sea turtles' range
Loggerhead sea turtles are sentinels for changing oceans. In a new analysis covering nearly 30 years of data on turtle movements, sea surface temperatures, and seawater chlorophyll levels, Stanford scientists found that the ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2025
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Thousands of citizen scientists help identify shifts in floral traits of insect-pollinated plants
The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing climate and land-use conditions.
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2025
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Orchid's unique structure reveals new self-pollination mechanism
130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2025
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Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal's population, which is wreaking havoc on the island's agricultural sector.
Ecology
Jan 23, 2025
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Native oyster and other shellfish recovery rests with robust reef restoration
When you slurp an exotic Pacific oyster or throw fresh seafood on the BBQ this weekend, spare a thought for our local shellfish reefs—most of which have been destroyed or forgotten.
Ecology
Jan 23, 2025
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WWF blasts Sweden, Finland over logging practices
Sweden and Finland, Europe's most forested countries, are not doing enough to protect their primary and old-growth forests, falling short of EU commitments, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a report Thursday.
Ecology
Jan 23, 2025
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Being a ladies' man comes at a price for alpha male baboons
A few things come to mind when we imagine the alpha male type. They're the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there's a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if you're a baboon.
Plants & Animals
Jan 22, 2025
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Wildlife camera surveys in Vietnam reveal the conservation importance of habitat transition zones
Globally, tropical rain forests are among the most species-rich habitats and are therefore often prioritized in conservation efforts. A team of scientists from Vietnam and Germany now show that the diversity of ground-dwelling ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 22, 2025
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To save Australia's animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they're getting it wrong?
Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what's left is vital to conserving biodiversity.
Ecology
Jan 22, 2025
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Scientists reveal new defensive strategy of seeds in Fagaceae species
From dust-like orchid seeds to the massive double coconuts, the variation in seed size is one of nature's most striking features. Large seeds, such as those from oak trees, contain a wealth of resources essential for starting ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 22, 2025
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