Thermal refuges help trout beat the heat in hot weather
What do fish do when the water gets too hot?
Plants & Animals
Nov 21, 2023
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Ecosphere
Researchers look for answers as to why western bumblebees are declining
A University of Wyoming researcher and her Ph.D. student have spent the last three years studying the decline of the Western bumblebee. The two have been working with a group of bumblebee experts to fill in gaps of missing ...
Ecology
Jun 30, 2020
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Melting sea ice forces polar bears to travel farther for food
In recent years, polar bears in the Beaufort Sea have had to travel far outside of their traditional arctic hunting grounds which has contributed to an almost 30% decrease in their population.
Ecology
Dec 14, 2021
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A watershed study for wetland restoration
Where rivers meet oceans, each cycle of the tide moves water in and out of estuaries. The mixing and mingling of fresh and briny water, combined with seasonal weather, creates a unique environment for ecosystems in coastal ...
Environment
Sep 25, 2020
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High-severity wildfires complicate natural regeneration for California conifers
A study spanning 10 national forests and 14 burned areas in California found that conifer seedlings were found in less than 60 percent of the study areas five to seven years after fire. Of the nearly 1,500 plots surveyed, ...
Environment
Dec 21, 2016
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Parasites affect host responses to environmental change
Ignoring the role of parasites may lead to a misinterpretation of organism responses to environmental change, according to an Innovative Viewpoints article by ecologists from the University of Georgia. Their paper, "To improve ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2019
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Spotted owls benefit from forest fires
This week, as some of the largest wildfires in decades continue to burn across U.S. western states, a group of pro-logging scientists and activists reignited the debate about spotted owls and wildfires by publishing a comment ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 7, 2020
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Study: Wildfires in Oregon's blue mountains to become more frequent, severe due to climate change
Under a warming climate, wildfires in Oregon's southern Blue Mountains will become more frequent, more extensive and more severe, according to a new Portland State University-led study.
Environment
Nov 22, 2019
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How to spot the elusive narwhal
Finding animals in the wild can be tough, even for researchers with access to airplanes, high-end cameras and other costly gear.
Plants & Animals
Aug 12, 2021
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Do the leaves that fall into a stream affect the insects that fly out?
When leaves fall in the autumn, they are only just beginning their journey.
Ecology
Jun 20, 2016
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