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Beetles living in the dark teach us how to make sustainable colors

Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design have discovered how to produce sustainable colors using beetles that live in the dark. By understanding how these beetles' exoskeletons reflect light, scientists can create environmentally friendly materials for various industries. This breakthrough has significant implicatio...

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalAdvanced Engineering Materials·DateMar 13, 2024

Marine heat waves disrupt the ocean food web in the northeast Pacific Ocean

A new study reveals that marine heat waves disrupt the ocean food web in the northeast Pacific Ocean, shifting energy and impacting predators and prey. Gelatinous zooplankton thrive during heat waves, drawing energy out of the ecosystem and potentially affecting fish and marine mammals.

SourceOregon State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 13, 2024

Facing illegal wildlife trade in the European union: A call for comprehensive measures

A new study proposes three measures to improve the EU's response to illegal wildlife trade, including creating a database of all species trade and establishing regulations to prohibit the import of illegally captured specimens. The proposals aim to transform the EU into a model of environmental protection concerning wildlife trade.

SourceFaculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon·JournalScience·DateMar 8, 2024
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Pollution: Impact of agricultural activities on PM2.5 in Lombardy is comparable to that of urbanization, industry and transportation

Agricultural activities in Lombardy have a significant impact on PM2.5 concentration, comparable to other known sources of pollution. The study used innovative GEOAI models to analyze the relationship between land use and air pollution, providing new insights into agricultural pollutants.

SourcePolitecnico di Milano·JournalChemosphere·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 4, 2024

Shedding light on the intricacies of numerical simulations of soil behavior

Researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology develop new methodology to accurately simulate soil behavior in rigid state, leveraging MSP method and Bingham fluid biviscosity model. The study highlights the impact of parameters on simulation accuracy and computational costs.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalCivil Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2024

The cultural evolution of collective property rights

A new simulation model examines the conditions under which institutions emerge and persist, highlighting the critical role of competition and learning from out-groups. The study builds on Elinor Ostrom's design principles for successful management, shifting focus to understanding how collective property rights arise and spread.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalNature Sustainability·DateFeb 21, 2024

Automated method helps researchers quantify uncertainty in their predictions

Researchers have introduced an optimization technique that accelerates Bayesian inference without requiring extensive user effort. This new automated method achieves more accurate results faster than another popular approach and offers reliable uncertainty estimates to help scientists understand when to trust their predictions.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Machine Learning Research·DateFeb 21, 2024
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Study: Global deforestation leads to more mercury pollution

A new study by MIT researchers reveals that global deforestation is a previously overlooked driver of human-made mercury emissions, with the Amazon rainforest playing a crucial role in mitigating this issue. The study estimates that curbing Amazon deforestation could reduce mercury pollution by 30%, highlighting the need for worldwide ...

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateFeb 12, 2024

Does your community have a personality type?

Researchers developed a novel approach to measuring community personality and found that people in like-minded communities tend to be happier, healthier, and more highly achieving. Communities differ significantly in terms of personality traits, with some counties having high proportions of open-minded or conscientious individuals.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalCurrent Research in Ecological and Social Psychology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 7, 2024
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As sea otters recolonize California estuary, they restore its degraded geology

A study reveals that sea otter reintroduction has slowed creekbank erosion by up to 90% and restored marsh stability despite rising sea levels and pollution. The researchers suggest that this phenomenon can have far-reaching benefits for ecosystems worldwide, overturning the traditional bottom-up paradigm of coastal geomorphology.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2024

Spatial model predicts bumblebee exposure to pesticide use

A spatial model predicts pesticide exposure in bumblebees, explaining nearly 75% of the spatial variation. The model uses data on pesticide application and crop characteristics, but not flower attractiveness or chemical persistence.

SourceEmory University·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2024
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Galápagos penguin is exposed to and may accumulate microplastics at high rate within its food web, modelling suggests

A study in PLOS ONE suggests that Galápagos penguins may accumulate microplastics at a high rate within their food web, with the excretion rate playing a key role. The research uses modeling to simulate microplastic movement through the Galápagos penguin ecosystem and highlights the potential for biomagnification across trophic levels.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 24, 2024
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New research identifies renowned rock art sites ‘chosen’ for vantage

Researchers have identified internationally significant rock art sites in Arnhem Land that were intentionally selected for their critical vantage points. The Flinders University research team used innovative methods to model the environmental conditions 15,000-28,000 years ago, shedding new light on the locations and roles of these sites.

SourceFlinders University·JournalArchaeological and Anthropological Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 9, 2024
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Study uncovers major hidden human-driven bird extinctions

A new study reveals that humans have driven the extinction of 1,430 bird species, with many becoming extinct before written records. The research suggests that major human-driven extinctions occurred in the 14th century and ninth century BC, with ongoing threats including climate change and invasive species.

SourceUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 19, 2023

New study identifies the best areas for rewilding European bison

A new study identifies the best regions for rewilding European bison, pinpointing areas where conservation efforts can be most effective. The research suggests that understanding the species' decline is crucial to ensuring long-term protection and recovery.

SourceCary Institute of Ecosystem Studies·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 12, 2023

Separated by war: deforestation and reforestation in the Ukrainian emerald network

Researchers found that Ukrainian-controlled territories gained forest area despite military conflict, while Russian-controlled territories experienced significant forest loss. The study highlights the impact of modern warfare on environmental sustainability and conservation in Ukraine's Emerald Network.

SourceDa Vinci Labs·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 11, 2023
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Have researchers found the missing link that explains the mysterious phenomenon known as fairy circles?

A new study by Prof. Ehud Meron and colleagues proposes that pairing spatial patterning and phenotypic changes is the missing link to understanding fairy circles. The researchers found that combining plant-level phenotypic changes with population-level spatial patterning can result in resilient ecosystem responses to water stress.

SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 11, 2023

New methods for improving water management to develop sustainable cities

Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University developed a system to assess water quality challenges in Suzhou, China. The study found that the city's water capacity has increased since 2001 due to effective water management measures.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalWater Resources Management·TypeCase study·DateDec 1, 2023
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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New model allows for learning and prediction of microbial interactions

Researchers developed a new framework to predict how microbes interact with each other in unique compositions. Most microbes had minimal impact on the final outcome, with only select few playing crucial roles. The model has potential applications in personalized medicine and understanding microbiome assembly.

SourceCarl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 30, 2023

Riding the whims of the wind

Researchers develop a mathematical model that analyzes the future survival of plants in a changing climate by studying how far wind can carry seeds. The model provides fast and reliable predictions of seed movement, considering factors like seed type, plant height, and wind speed.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalEcological Modelling·DateNov 30, 2023

“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

Study proposes new framework to identify keystone microbial species

A new data-driven framework uses machine learning to identify keystone microbial species in human gut microbiomes, varying across communities. The study found that keystone species have context-dependent essentiality and can aid digestion, breaking down complex starches.

SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 16, 2023

Forecasting microbiomes for sustainability and health

Researchers developed a novel modeling approach to predict microbial community behavior, improving sustainability and efficiency of biological wastewater treatment. The new framework uses high-resolution molecular data to forecast composition and activity of microbial communities up to three years into the future.

SourceUniversity of Luxembourg·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 14, 2023
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Giant dinosaur carcasses might have been important food sources for Jurassic predators

A recent simulation study suggests that giant dinosaur carcasses could have been a key food source for Jurassic predators like Allosaurus. The researchers found that scavenging large carrion was more profitable than hunting, indicating that carnivores in such ecosystems might have evolved specialized traits to exploit these resources.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 1, 2023

Even low levels of artificial light disrupt ecosystems

Studies using controlled experimental-ecosystem chambers found that even low intensities of light pollution have profound effects on individual species' responses and ecological networks. Artificial light alters the timing of key behaviors in mosquito populations, which may carry wide-scale consequences for disease transmission.

SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateOct 29, 2023

Engineers from the UMA develop more accessible and versatile next-gen “digital twins”

Researchers from the UMA developed an open-source platform called Open Twins to create more accessible and versatile digital twins. This platform enables the simulation of real-world assets based on virtual replicas, predicting future behaviors and detecting anomalies, leading to more efficient companies that make data-driven decisions.

SourceUniversity of Malaga·JournalComputers in Industry·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 27, 2023
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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Single model predicts trends in employment, microbiomes, forests

Researchers developed a single model that predicts population fluctuations in urban employment, human gut microbiomes, and tropical forests. The model, SLRM, generates a narrow distribution of the most likely trajectories, allowing for prediction and response to variability across multiple domains.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 25, 2023

Rice researcher scans tropical forest with mixed-reality device

A Rice University scientist used a mixed-reality headset with custom-designed software to measure and analyze forest floor vegetation in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains National Park. The study found that mammal diversity increases with forest floor habitat surface area, leading to a greater variety of ecological characteristics.

SourceRice University·JournalEcology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2023

How to help save plants from extinction

A new study published in Conservation Physiology identifies the critical limits of plant function under stress, enabling more effective conservation strategies. By understanding these limits, conservationists can identify vulnerable species and allocate resources more wisely.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalConservation Physiology·DateOct 17, 2023
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Birders & AI push bird conservation to the next level

A new method using big data and AI models the interactions of entire ecological communities across continents, revealing patterns of biodiversity. The collaboration between Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Cornell Institute for Computational Sustainability provides vital information for conservation efforts.

SourceCornell University·JournalEcology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 4, 2023

Unique voice print in parrots

Researchers discovered that monk parakeets possess a unique tone of voice, known as a voice print, similar to humans. This finding raises the possibility that other vocally flexible species may also have a voice print.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeObservational study·DateOct 3, 2023

Improved mangrove conservation could yield cash, carbon, coastal benefits

Researchers recommend prioritizing ecosystem services in mangrove conservation to protect infrastructure, communities, and fisheries while safeguarding billions of dollars' worth of coastal property value. This approach could safeguard 6.1 million people against flooding and sequester over one billion tonnes of carbon.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 2, 2023

Scientists identify promising Colorado wilderness areas for wolf recolonization

Researchers developed an analysis framework to predict wolf movement and conflict risk in advance, identifying a complex of federal Wilderness areas as the best location for reintroduction. The study highlights the critical role of Wilderness areas in providing habitat and connectivity for species with a history of conflict with humans.

SourceUSDA Forest Service - Rocky Mountain Research Station·JournalJournal of Applied Ecology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 27, 2023

Theories about the natural world may need to change to reflect human impact

Scientists validate a long-held ecological distribution theory, but find it doesn't hold true for islands with human habitation. The findings suggest that traditional models of the natural world may no longer be valid in the face of mounting local human impacts.

SourceBangor University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 25, 2023
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Evaluating the shear viscosity of different water models

Associate Professor Tadashi Ando from Tokyo University of Science conducted a study to test the performance of OPC and OPC3 water models, evaluating their shear viscosities and comparing values to experimental calculations. The calculated viscosities for both models were very close, with notable accuracy at temperatures above 310 K.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 21, 2023

Ecology and artificial intelligence: stronger together

A new paper suggests that ecology can inspire more powerful, resilient, and socially responsible AI to solve complex problems. Artificial intelligence systems can incorporate greater amounts of data and diverse sources, discovering new interactions and drivers that may not have been considered before.

SourceCary Institute of Ecosystem Studies·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 11, 2023

Most species are rare. But not very rare

Researchers analyzed data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and found a universal pattern of species abundance distributions, with most species being rare but not extremely rare. The study's findings may help answer Darwin's question about why some species are common while others are rare.

SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 4, 2023
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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Scientists find ‘concerning’ flaw in malaria diagnostics

A study by Cornell University researchers found that current methods for measuring malaria parasite multiplication rates vastly overestimate the actual rates, which has significant implications for vaccine efficacy and understanding of drug resistance.

SourceCornell University·JournalTrends in Parasitology·DateAug 17, 2023

Social distancing seals: an evolutionary response to pathogen transmission?

Researchers analyzed aerial images of seal colonies to study distribution patterns and found harbour seals stay at larger distances from conspecifics than grey seals, suggesting an evolutionary response to respiratory virus susceptibility. This finding provides opportunities to gather more information about pinnipeds in remote regions.

SourceRoyal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeObservational study·DateAug 9, 2023

The trilobites’ guide to surviving environmental change

A new study reveals how Aulacopleura, an ancient sea-dwelling trilobite, developed variable mid-section segments to tolerate dips in local oxygen levels. This adaptation allowed the species to thrive despite being preyed upon by larger predators.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 7, 2023

DNA decodes the dining preferences of the shell-shucking whitespotted eagle ray

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University uncover the finer-scale feeding patterns of the whitespotted eagle ray, revealing a significantly broader diet than previously described, with high proportions of cockles and wedge shells. The study's findings suggest that these rays can play a facilitative role in reducing predation threats f...

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalFishes·TypeObservational study·DateAug 1, 2023
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Ancient pathogens emerging from melting ice and permafrost risk eroding ecosystems

A new study by Flinders University researchers suggests that only 1% of dormant pathogens could cause major ecological harm, leading to the loss of host organisms worldwide. The simulations showed that these ancient microbes can survive, evolve, and become dominant in modern ecosystems, posing a substantial danger.

SourceFlinders University·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 27, 2023

Research supports use of managed and prescribed fires to reduce fire severity

Scientists found that contemporary fires in dry conifer forests are burning hotter and killing more trees than in previous centuries, due to a lack of low-severity fires. Regular management and prescribed fires can help mitigate this trend and restore resilience to these ecosystems.

SourceUSDA Forest Service - Rocky Mountain Research Station·JournalForest Ecology and Management·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 25, 2023

Introducing GOBI: A breakthrough computational package for inferring causal interactions in complex systems

GOBI overcomes model-free and model-based inference method limitations by introducing an easily testable condition for a general monotonic ODE model to reproduce time-series data. It successfully infers positive and negative regulations in various networks, distinguishing between direct and indirect causation.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 24, 2023

Cell-to-cell diversity is key to protecting brain from neurological diseases: University of Ottawa research

A University of Ottawa study reveals that a diverse brain's ecosystem is key to maintaining normal function while responding to changes. This concept is inspired by Charles Darwin's idea that biodiversity is crucial for survival, suggesting cell-to-cell diversity helps prevent failures in brain circuits.

SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 18, 2023