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When the forest is no longer a home – forest bats seek refuge in settlements

Leisler's bats are shifting from forest habitats to urban areas and settlements due to forest management practices. The study highlights the importance of preserving old trees and structurally rich forests to support bat populations, with recommendations for sustainable forestry practices and protected green spaces.

SourceLeibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW)·JournalJournal of Environmental Management·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 28, 2025

Diversity is key to ecosystem stability

A study of 900 species over 20 years found that diverse natural communities are more stable than those with fewer species. Functional diversity is a key factor in stabilizing communities, especially for species with different traits.

SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalEcology Letters·DateMay 22, 2025

Dual associations with two fungi improve tree fitness

Researchers found that dual symbioses between trees and mycorrhizal fungi enhance tree fitness, making them less sensitive to drought and nutrient scarcity. This cooperation enables trees to colonize a larger territory and adapt to harsher climates, particularly in dry areas.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalEcology Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2025
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

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From the front garden to the continent: Why biodiversity does not increase evenly from small to large

Researchers developed a universal theory to explain species distribution patterns, estimating species numbers at key transition points between phases. The three-phase pattern of Species-Area Relationships shows rapid increase in local areas, slowing down in regional areas, and accelerating on continental scales.

SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 30, 2025

Palatable versus poisonous: Eavesdropping bats must learn to identify which prey is safe to eat

A study by scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute found that juvenile fringe-lipped bats do not initially differentiate between palatable and unpalatable frogs and toads, but learn to identify toxic species through experience. As they mature, adult bats respond more strongly to palatable prey.

SourceSmithsonian·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London B Biological Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2025

“Internet of nature” helps researchers explore the web of life

A new paper reveals that information exchange between species influences behavior, interactions, and ecosystem dynamics. The authors identify three types of information links within ecosystems: trophic, pure, and environmental information links.

SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 11, 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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New spatial mechanism for the coexistence of tree species

Researchers discovered a novel spatial mechanism underlying the coexistence of tree species in forests, with mechanisms such as seed dispersal driving patterns in tropical forests and mycorrhizal fungi shaping patterns in temperate forests. This finding has implications for understanding biodiversity stability and species coexistence.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 26, 2025
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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NIOZ researchers make dataset on tidal flats of entire Wadden Sea available

The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) has made a comprehensive dataset on the tidal flats of the Dutch Wadden Sea available, providing valuable insights into biodiversity and ecosystem changes. The SIBES project has collected data since 2008, revealing shifts in benthic animal species due to climate change.

SourceRoyal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research·JournalScientific Data·DateFeb 17, 2025

Dining out with San Francisco’s coyotes

A study in San Francisco found that coyotes' diets are heavily influenced by the presence of restaurants and impervious surfaces, with consumption of rats highest near restaurants and human-sourced food prevalent in paved areas. This research highlights the adaptability of coyotes to urban environments.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalEcosphere·DateJan 22, 2025

Guidance on animal-borne infections in the Canadian Arctic

The review highlights seven zoonotic infections in people, including those transmitted through traditional diets and hunting practices. Climate change is affecting the local ecosystem, altering animal behavior and parasite life cycles, posing a risk to vulnerable populations.

SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 20, 2025

Coyote genes may show urban evolution at work

A new study explores how city life is influencing the evolution of urban coyotes, revealing genetic changes related to diet, health, thermoregulation, behavior, cognition, and reproduction. The research also highlights the challenges of studying urban coyotes, which are increasingly common in urban areas throughout the US.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalGenome Biology and Evolution·DateJan 15, 2025
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Researchers from Incheon National University advanced adaptive traffic monitoring with smart cameras

The researchers developed a novel camera-based system that adapts to traffic flow in real-time, ensuring efficient monitoring and resource use. The system's two approaches, the Random-Value-Camera-Level Algorithm and the ALL-Random-With-Weight Algorithm, optimize camera usage and save energy while maintaining reliable surveillance.

SourceIncheon National University·JournalIEEE Internet of Things Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2025

Canceling effect of genetics and environmental changes on bacterial growth

A study investigated gene-chemical interactions on bacterial growth, revealing varying impacts of chemicals depending on sugar presence. Machine learning analysis found a countervailing effect between genetic and environmental changes, suggesting a strategy for bacterial survival in nature.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalCommunications Biology·DateJan 6, 2025

Scientists unlock secrets behind flowering of the king of fruits

Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University discovered that durian plants bloom approximately 50 days after a 15-day dry spell, affecting both grafted and seed-grown varieties. This study sheds light on the tropical ecosystems and can inform effective agricultural practices to predict flowering and manage harvests.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalInternational Journal of Biometeorology·DateDec 21, 2024
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

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Revolutionizing biodiversity monitoring with a network of automated wildlife cameras

Researchers developed an innovative automated wildlife camera network to monitor species in a Dutch coastal dunes nature reserve. The system, which combines autonomous cameras, wireless data transmission and AI-driven species identification, has been shown to be cost-efficient and efficient, providing new insights into the habitat use ...

SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalBasic and Applied Ecology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 7, 2024

Catching prey with grappling hooks and cannons

Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a new predatory bacterium, Aureispira, that uses grappling hooks and cannons to capture prey. The bacterium's molecular structures resemble those of pirate tools, allowing it to entangle and kill its victims quickly.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience·DateOct 17, 2024
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Study: Good nutrition boosts honey bee resilience against pesticides, viruses

Researchers found that good nutrition enhances honey bee resilience against pesticide exposure and viral infections. Bees exposed to viruses experienced higher mortality on artificial pollen diets but fewer deaths when fed natural pollen and exposed to pesticides.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 24, 2024

How plant communities change when conquering uninhabited ground

Pioneer plants facilitate other plant species through resource sharing, while also benefiting from the interaction. Over time, as more species grow, competition increases, and pioneers become disadvantaged.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNew Phytologist·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 17, 2024

Study finds highest prediction of sea-level rise unlikely

A new study led by Dartmouth researchers questions the rapid polar ice collapse model used in the IPCC's sixth assessment report. The team found that the expected rate of retreat is significantly lower than predicted, making the worst-case scenario less likely, but still dire due to ongoing ice loss from Greenland and Antarctica.

SourceDartmouth College·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 21, 2024
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Unprecedented warming threatens earth’s lakes and their ecosystems

A recent study predicts that lakes worldwide will experience unprecedented surface and subsurface warming, leading to severe disruptions in ecosystems. Tropical lakes are expected to be the first to emerge from natural temperature bounds, while high-latitude lakes may shield their subsurface layers from surface warming.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 12, 2024

Climate change drives tree species towards colder, wetter regions

Researchers have found that climate change is driving tree species towards colder and wetter regions across Europe and North America. The study analyzed data from over two million trees and found that no single trait of the tree species could explain these changes.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 3, 2024

Forgotten predators: Ecological understanding is often marred by the exclusion of extirpated species

A recent study reveals that nearly 60% of ecological studies in national parks where gray wolves were extirpated overlooked the historical presence of these apex predators. This exclusion can lead to inaccurate assessments of ecosystem changes, which can have serious implications for conservation and wildlife management.

SourceAmerican Institute of Biological Sciences·JournalBioScience·TypeCase study·DateJun 19, 2024

How do you know where a fish goes?

A new method developed by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center improves the accuracy of acoustic tracking in marine animals. The method uses a movement model to reconstruct animal tracks, even in regions with uneven receiver coverage.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalMethods in Ecology and Evolution·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 6, 2024
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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A rise in sea urchins and related damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon’s gray whales and their food

A recent study by Oregon State University reveals that a surge in purple sea urchins is devastating kelp forests, reducing zooplankton populations and impacting the primary prey of gray whales. This cascading effect affects the top predator, causing them to spend less time foraging in the affected area.

SourceOregon State University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateMay 21, 2024

Diversity and productivity go branch-in-branch

A recent study by an international group found that forests with higher trait diversity adapt better to climate change and thrive. Higher productivity levels were maintained in diverse trees compared to monoculture forests.

SourceKyoto University·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 24, 2024

Lemur’s lament: When one vulnerable species stalks another

Researchers observed a rare instance of lemur predation by a fosa in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve. The impact of this predation, combined with low reproductive rates and genetic isolation, poses significant threats to the survival of critically endangered lemurs.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalEcology and Evolution·TypeObservational study·DateApr 19, 2024

Rusty-patched bumblebee’s struggle for survival found in its genes

The study revealed three genetically distinct populations of rusty-patched bumblebees, highlighting the need for tailored conservation efforts. The analysis showed low colony abundance and high rates of inbreeding, threatening the long-term viability of the species.

SourceColorado State University·JournalJournal of Insect Science·TypeObservational study·DateApr 4, 2024
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Ancient ocean oxygenation timeline revealed

Scientists developed a reliable proxy to reconstruct ancient marine oxygen levels, revealing a significant rise during the Late Paleozoic era. This finding suggests early animals evolved in oxygen-poor oceans, providing critical context for studying exoplanet atmospheres.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 4, 2024

Arctic nightlife: Seabird colony bursts with sound at night

A study by Hokkaido University and Aarhus University reveals a 'nocturnal' surge in vocalization activity among little auks in Arctic summer, contrary to expectations. The findings provide valuable insights into avian behavior under continuous daylight environments.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeObservational study·DateMar 15, 2024

How bias shows up in maps made with citizen science data

Biologist Elizabeth Carlen's investigation into iNaturalist data revealed biased species distribution in St. Louis, with northern parts of the city underrepresented. The framework developed by Carlen and her co-authors identifies four filters contributing to this bias: participation, detectability, sampling, and preference.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalPeople and Nature·DateMar 5, 2024
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Modeling tree masting

Researchers at Hokkaido University developed new computer-based models of masting to understand its effects on ecosystems and food webs. The models predict that masting can affect tree mortality, population dynamics, and animal-forest interactions, with implications for mitigating negative impacts of climate change.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalEcological Modelling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 21, 2024

Humpback whales move daytime singing offshore, research reveals

Research reveals humpback whales shift their daily singing patterns away from shore, returning to nearshore in the evening to minimize interference. This dynamic behavior may help increase the efficiency of their acoustic display.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeObservational study·DateJan 24, 2024

Marine heat waves trigger shift in hatch dates and early growth of Pacific cod

Researchers at Oregon State University discovered that marine heat waves trigger earlier reproduction and high mortality in early life stages of Pacific cod. The study found these changes persisted in subsequent years, potentially impacting the future of Gulf of Alaska's Pacific cod population.

SourceOregon State University·JournalElementa Science of the Anthropocene·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 23, 2024
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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“Wolves like cherry-picking”: Modelling shows how they recolonized Germany and where they could live in the future

A team of scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research found that grey wolves' habitat selection changes during recolonization in Germany, moving from early-stage 'cherry-picking' to late-stage less-selective choices. This shift affects predictions of wolf distribution and expansion in the country.

SourceLeibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW)·JournalDiversity and Distributions·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 16, 2023
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

REBURN: A new tool to model wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and beyond

A new modeling tool called REBURN can simulate large forest landscapes and wildfire dynamics under different management strategies. The tool shows that setting prescribed burns and allowing smaller wildfires to burn can yield more varied and resilient forests over time.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalFire Ecology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 21, 2023

Gray wolf recovery is a success—is that a problem?

The recovery of gray wolf populations in the United States has been broadly successful over the past 30 years, with many regions now sporting robust populations. However, these growing populations face significant threats, including fragmented habitats, barriers to dispersal, and increased encounters with humans, pets, and livestock.

SourceAmerican Institute of Biological Sciences·JournalBioScience·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 16, 2023

The carbon cycle is speeding up

A recent study found that warming in Northern ecosystems leads to a massive loss of carbon in the soil, with up to 40% released into the atmosphere within years after warming. The research team also discovered that plant productivity becomes nitrogen limited under warming conditions, reducing the ecosystem's ability to store carbon.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 18, 2023
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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Study finds human impact on wildlife even in protected areas

A large-scale camera-trap survey reveals that tropical mammals living inside protected areas are not spared the effects of human activity, with specialist species thriving near low-density habitats and generalist species benefiting from diverse environments. The study informs biodiversity policy and highlights the importance of conside...

SourceRice University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 26, 2023
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Hyenas inherit power from mothers, but it’s a privilege they pay dearly for

A study found that every member of a hyena clan, except the highest-ranking queen, suffers downward mobility across their lifetime due to demographic processes. Hyenas can move up and down in the hierarchy over time, but they slide down more often than jumping up.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 26, 2023