A new study led by Iowa State University researchers shows how artificial light has affected the natural seasonal processes of plants in urban regions of the United States.
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2022
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Using radio transmitters, scientists have gained new insights into the behavior of medium ground finches in the Galapagos Islands. A study led by McGill University researchers reveals daily movement patterns covering an area ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 8, 2022
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Feeling unhappy? Go find a city park—the bigger the better—and try taking a walk outdoors.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2022
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Forest bird nestlings are significantly smaller and more likely to die as a result of extreme heat compared to their urban counterparts, reports a new study. This research is among the first to measure the joint impact of ...
Ecology
Mar 23, 2022
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When you look at ponds, you might see birds and fish, but you probably don't think about carbon. In fact, Florida's 76,000 ponds store plenty of carbon, and a lot of it escapes into the atmosphere.
Environment
Mar 9, 2022
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Contrary to popular belief, China's massive emigration from rural areas to cities has been shown to have a positive effect on China's carbon stocks. Urbanization can even play a role in attaining climate neutrality. This ...
Environment
Feb 23, 2022
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New technology could help cities around the world improve people's lives while saving billions of dollars. The free, open-source software developed by the Stanford Natural Capital Project creates maps to visualize the links ...
Environment
Jun 21, 2021
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Pollinators in the tropics are less likely to thrive in intensive croplands, finds a new study led by UCL researchers suggesting bees and butterflies are at risk of major losses.
Ecology
May 18, 2021
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Human disturbance in urban environments makes some squirrels fail, but others perform better in novel problem-solving.
Plants & Animals
Mar 30, 2021
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Drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and around cities for people and wildlife.
Ecology
Jan 4, 2021
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