Researchers have shown how millions of years of climate change affected the range and habitat of modern birds, suggesting that many groups of tropical birds may be relatively recent arrivals in their equatorial homes.
Ecology
Jun 10, 2019
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An ancient, cosmopolitan lineage of plants is shaking up scientists' understanding of how quickly species evolve in temperate ecosystems and why.
Evolution
Jun 4, 2019
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A team of researchers including scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, published new findings that reveal significant damage to Miami's coral reefs from the 16-month ...
Environment
May 30, 2019
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Habitat loss is the leading cause of biodiversity loss worldwide. Depending on their size, animals need a given amount of area to be able to find enough resources to maintain viable populations. But once the area of available ...
Plants & Animals
May 30, 2019
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Location matters for species struggling to survive under a changing climate.
Ecology
May 29, 2019
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When we think of mangrove forests, seagrass meadows and saltmarshes, we don't immediately think of shark habitats. But the first global review of links between large marine animals (megafauna) and coastal wetlands is challenging ...
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2019
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A recent landmark United Nations report delivered an alarming assessment of the fate of animal life and biodiversity on Earth. According to the authors—145 experts from fifty countries—up to 1 million species are threatened ...
Ecology
May 22, 2019
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Did you know that there are forests in the Arctic?
Plants & Animals
May 14, 2019
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Members of the same bird species can have dramatically different responses to deforestation depending on where they live, finds a new study.
Ecology
May 9, 2019
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Solutions to the biggest threats facing our planet lie underground, according to experts who insist climate change, overpopulation and food shortages can all be tackled by going subterranean.
Environment
May 9, 2019
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