Which species will survive the global change challenge?
New research examines how some plant species are adjusting to change and others are losing out.
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In high temperatures, male desert locusts act as “parasols” to protect the females’ eggs
Single female desert locusts are exposed to extreme heat during the day, but paired females are protected from the heat by the male riding on their backs, who act as a “parasol.”
Forest management: a key tool for helping forests adapt to drought
Forest management aimed at reducing fire risk also promotes the resilience of forests to other disturbances.
Guardians of the reef: How parrotfish promote coral health
CU researchers spent 400 hours under water observing these colorful fish in the Caribbean. They learned they’re smarter, and more neighborly, than previously thought.
A sentinel seabird of the Arctic sea ice
A population of the Arctic diving seabird known as the Mandt’s guillemot was monitored over 50 years during a period of rapid climatic and environmental change.
Lakes in marginalized communities sampled less, study finds
A new analysis that combines census data and information on lakes finds that critical sampling and monitoring is less likely to occur in lakes surrounded by marginalized communities.
MSU researchers find US lakes in communities of color are monitored less for water quality
A team of Michigan State University researchers found that lakes in communities of color were three times less likely to be sampled at least once than lakes in white communities.
Honey bees may play role in spreading viruses to wild bumble bees
The findings shed light on how pathogens may be transmitted between wild and managed bees, as well as why pathogens in bees are changing and what can be done to reduce them.
Less Severe Forest Fires Can Reduce Intensity of Future Blazes
New research suggests wildfires can help management efforts.
How feeding birds may be polluting local environments
New research shows that backyard bird feeders are changing the chemistry of local ecosystems, including introducing a potentially harmful amount of phosphorus into the environment.
ARS Scientists Discover Strategically Applied Livestock Grazing Can Benefit Sagebrush Communities
United States Department of Agriculture scientists have identified potential ecological benefits of strategically applied livestock grazing in sagebrush communities across U.S. western rangelands.
Study Reveals Urban Trees Suffer More From Heat Waves and Drought Than Their Rural Counterparts
The findings have implications for urban forestry and heat island management efforts.
Through Small Organisms, Grad Student Seeks to Understand Ecosystems On and Beyond Earth
Benjy Sedano-Herrera, recipient of ESA’s Forrest Shreve Research Award, is finding international success through his research in a UNLV Life Sciences lab and his networking outside of it.
When it comes to butterflies, people prefer pretty ones. That’s a problem for scientists.
Scientists studying biodiversity rely on public data, but USC Dornsife researchers found that butterfly sightings on one popular online platform are skewed by personal preferences.
Study examines urban forests across the United States
Researchers find trees in parks are more drought-tolerant than species near homes.
Why are there so many definitions of eutrophication?
Excess nutrients in bodies of water leads to plankton blooms and turbidity—a new review highlights the need for a consensus definition of this phenomenon.
Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters – and it’s our fault
Tanzanian leopards, already in decline, can’t keep up with hyenas when people are around.
Wolves’ return has had only small impact on deer populations in NE Washington, study shows
New research shows recovering wolves in northeast Washington are having less of an impact on white-tailed deer populations than other factors.
Wing-slapping: A defensive behavior in which honey bees flick away ant intruders
New research details a previously unreported behavior that Japanese honey bees use to defend their hives.
New, NW CASC-Supported Study Explores Relationships Between Future Fire Size and Patterns of Burn Severity to Understand Ecological Effects for the Region
A new study describes an approach for anticipating the relationships between future fire sizes and burn severity patterns on a regional scale.