Nuts go furthest with the early bird
Toucans in the tropics disperse nutmegs the furthest in the morning, according to research by Wageningen UR ecologist Patrick Jansen.
Ecology
Aug 17, 2011
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Scientists must leave the ivory tower and become advocates, or civilization is endangered, says Stanford biologist
Scientists, especially ecologists, have to be more active in explaining the meaning of their research results to the public if human behavior is going to change in time to prevent a planetary catastrophe, says biologist Paul ...
Environment
Aug 12, 2011
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Scientists explore the role of aeroecology in bat conservation and ecosystem health
Golf courses and coffee plantations are some of the unlikely bat habitats that could be considered in conservation plans, say scientists presenting research at the Ecological Society of America's (ESA) 96th Annual Meeting ...
Ecology
Aug 11, 2011
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Up-and-coming forests will remain important carbon sinks
(PhysOrg.com) -- The aging forests of the Upper Great Lakes could be considered the baby boomers of the region's ecosystem.
Environment
Aug 10, 2011
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Guam researcher studies Mount Pinatubo ecosystem recovery
University of Guam ecologist Thomas Marler recently mobilized efforts to characterize the vegetation that has recovered following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines. "My interest was sparked by the paradox that this ...
Environment
Aug 8, 2011
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Scientists call for cost-effective conservation
Britain could get more benefit from its conservation budget if it paid more attention to how effective and cost-efficient previous efforts to protect biodiversity have proved.
Ecology
Jul 14, 2011
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Krill found to have hidden depths
Antarctic krill regularly feed on the seabed, scientists have found. Until now the tiny crustaceans were thought to live mainly near the ocean surface.
Plants & Animals
Jul 11, 2011
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Researchers predict locations for deer vs. car collisions
University of Alberta researchers have produced a map of Edmonton predicting the most likely locations where vehicles will collide with deer. These collisions can be fatal for drivers and their passengers. The hot spots for ...
Environment
Jun 30, 2011
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Pollinators make critical contribution to healthy diets
Fruits and vegetables that provide the highest levels of vitamins and minerals to the human diet globally depend heavily on bees and other pollinating animals, according to a new study published in the international online ...
Ecology
Jun 24, 2011
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New research shows organic farming benefits insect biodiversity, pollination of wild plants
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research just published by ecologists at Trinity College Dublin, has shown that organic farming benefits insect biodiversity, insect-flower interactions and pollination of wild plants.
Ecology
Jun 23, 2011
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