A McGill University study suggests that diversifying crops and replacing annual wheat with a perennial grain could help protect soil health as climate change brings more variable rainfall. The research is published in the ...
Ecology
Jun 23, 2026
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Nitrogen is essential for all living organisms, but in many ecosystems it is in short supply. Plants and soil microbes both rely on nitrogen to grow, leading to intense competition below ground. Researchers at The University ...
Ecology
Jun 23, 2026
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A scientific project launched by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in direct collaboration with fishermen in the region has evaluated the state of fishery resources and ecological quality in the Garraf and Plana ...
Ecology
Jun 23, 2026
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An echidna in Tasmania looks very different from one in Western Australia. But the differences run much deeper than appearance. A new review published in Australian Zoologist by University of Tasmania zoologist Stewart Nicol, ...
Evolution
Jun 23, 2026
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Deforestation is a major problem across Africa. It is widely recognized that deforestation harms biodiversity, but tree loss also harms dietary quality, as nutritious fruits, nuts, seeds and leaves disappear from the landscape. ...
Ecology
Jun 23, 2026
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A global review of kelp conservation efforts has found the strongest restoration programs are built on unlikely partnerships among scientists, fishers, Indigenous groups and coastal communities.
Plants & Animals
Jun 23, 2026
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The honeybee mite, Varroa destructor, finally breached Australia's biosecurity defenses four years ago, and is here to stay. Even more concerning, our standard treatments—such as specialized pesticides—are already failing.
Ecology
Jun 22, 2026
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A new white paper from eight major EU-funded pollinator projects warns that the resilience of Europe's vital societal functions and food security are at stake if the EU fails to halt and reverse wild pollinator declines and ...
Ecology
Jun 22, 2026
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Aquatic fungi are microorganisms that play a key role in the ecological balance of rivers. They help decompose organic matter, degrade contaminants and are part of the nutrient and energy cycle in freshwater ecosystems. Despite ...
Ecology
Jun 22, 2026
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Habits are often seen as automatic and inflexible behaviors. But a new study, published in Evolution Letters, suggests that habits may have evolved as a way for animals to handle several tasks at once. By shifting to habitual ...
Evolution
Jun 22, 2026
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