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Ecology Apr 30, 2024

Study explores biology, impact, management and potential distribution of destructive longhorn beetle

A new study published in the Journal of Pest Science explores the biology, impact, management and potential distribution of the invasive, red-necked longhorn beetle (Aromia bungii) which has recently invaded Japan, Germany, ...

Plants & Animals Apr 30, 2024

Wild bees are under threat from domestic bees, invasive species, pathogens and climate change—but we can help

Canada is home to more than 800 species of wild bees—few may have noticed the diversity of native bees buzzing around, but bees play a significant role in the survival of native plant populations.

Ecology Apr 30, 2024

Unveiling nature's custodians: Study highlights crucial role of scavengers in wetlands

A study by researchers from the Ecology area of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) and the Ecology department of the University of Alicante (UA) reveals the fundamental importance of scavengers and carrion in ...

Plants & Animals Apr 29, 2024

Fading lights: Comprehensive study unveils multiple threats to North America's firefly populations

A study conducted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Bucknell University; Penn State University; and the USDA has shed light on the precarious situation facing firefly ...

Plants & Animals Apr 29, 2024

Reforestation study finds only a few tree species can survive a century of rapid climate change

Europe's forests have already been severely affected by climate change. Thousands of hectares of trees have already died due to drought and bark beetles. Scientists from the University of Vienna and the Technical University ...

Plants & Animals Apr 19, 2024

Global study finds there really are more insects out after dark

Have you ever wondered if there are more insects out at night than during the day?

Ecology Apr 18, 2024

Rewild the soil: The largest urban rewilding project is going underground

The largest urban rewilding project in the U.K. is happening on an old golf course.

Evolution Apr 17, 2024

How interspecies competition led to a 'bizarre' pattern in our own evolutionary tree

Competition between species played a major role in the rise and fall of hominins—and produced a "bizarre" evolutionary pattern for the Homo lineage—according to a new University of Cambridge study that revises the start ...

Plants & Animals Apr 16, 2024

Research team shows island bats are valuable allies for farmers

A new study has highlighted how bats can be valuable allies for farmers, by feeding on important agricultural pests. The findings demonstrate that encouraging bat species can be a win-win for both conservation efforts and ...

Ecology Apr 16, 2024

Study shows insect diet is reflected by the wear and tear on their jaws

Show me your jaw and I'll tell you what you eat: This could be the motto of a study conducted at Kiel University (CAU) and the University of Tokyo. The researchers investigated whether the wear and tear on insect mouthparts ...

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