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Summer solstice is an optimal day for plants—but climate change could disrupt this timing
A new study led by UBC researchers suggests that the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—may serve as a key cue for plant growth and reproduction. But in a changing climate, relying on this fixed signal may no ...
Plants & Animals
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What the new British zoo standards mean for animal welfare
If you visit a zoo, you might be captivated by the animals you see—majestic lions, curious meerkats, soaring birds of prey. But this is not always the case. Some zoos don't always give us that impression of "happy animals" ...
Plants & Animals
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Why the salmon on your plate contains less omega-3 than it used to, and how the industry can address that
Farmed Atlantic salmon has become one of the most highly traded food commodities in the world, enjoyed for its versatility as much as for its health benefits. It has long been known that eating oily fish such as salmon is ...
Ecology
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Secret koala population uncovered on the fringe of a major city
A landmark survey has uncovered a hidden koala population living on the fringe of a major city, using thermal drone searches with spotlight verification and statistical modeling.
Plants & Animals
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As livestock numbers grow, wild animal populations plummet
As a teenager in the 1970s, I worked on a typical dairy farm in England. Fifty cows grazed on lush pastures for most of their long lives, each producing about 12 liters of milk daily. They were loved and cared for by two ...
Ecology
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Nations call for 'quieter' ocean to help marine life
Dozens of countries at the UN oceans summit on Tuesday took a first step toward recognizing an invisible but growing threat to marine life—underwater noise pollution.
Ecology
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Australia's government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas—but will it work?
Ahead of this week's crucial United Nations ocean conference, federal Environment Minister Murray Watt promised that by 2030, 30% of Australian waters would be "highly protected."
Ecology
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Fantastic soil microbes and where to find them
Researchers from the Sydney Institute of Agriculture at the University of Sydney investigated the vast and largely hidden world beneath our feet. Soil is where 59% of all life on Earth resides.
Ecology
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Mysterious fungi: Researchers pinpoint hotspots of 'dark taxa' across Earth's underground ecosystems
Mycorrhizal fungi help regulate the Earth's climate and ecosystems by forming underground networks that provide plants with essential nutrients, while drawing carbon deep into soils. Scientists and conservationists have been ...
Ecology
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Battle to eradicate invasive pythons in Florida achieves stunning milestone
A startling milestone has been reached in Florida's war against the invasive Burmese pythons eating their way across the Everglades.
Plants & Animals
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Emperor penguin populations declining faster than expected
Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on Tuesday that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined.
Plants & Animals
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Six decades of data show most phytoplankton populations have been shrinking by up to 2% per year
A trio of oceanographers and mathematicians at Dalhousie University, in Canada, has found evidence that the populations of two major types of phytoplankton in the North Atlantic Ocean have been decreasing by approximately ...
Rings of time: Unearthing climate secrets from ancient trees
Deep in the swamps of the American Southeast stands a quiet giant: the bald cypress (Taxodium distichum). These majestic trees, with their knobby "knees" and towering trunks, are more than just swamp dwellers—they're some ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 9, 2025
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Overlooked lizards emerge as key seed dispersers in Madagascar's unique forests
After the island of Madagascar drifted away from India 88 million years ago, isolating it from all other landmasses, its flora and fauna evolved in seclusion. As these transformed into plants and animals completely unique ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 9, 2025
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Monkey business delays Sri Lanka's wildlife survey
Sri Lanka is withholding the results of a survey of crop-destroying wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, because data collected from some farmers appeared unrealistic, a minister said on Monday.
Ecology
Jun 9, 2025
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AI system detects oysters faster than humans but with lower accuracy in reef monitoring study
With global oyster populations having plummeted by more than 85% from historical levels, researchers are feeling a sense of urgency to restore and monitor these critical marine ecosystems. But traditional methods of oyster ...
Ecology
Jun 9, 2025
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Wasps thought to be asexual could support chemical-free pest control enhancements
Scientists have shed new light on the evolution of an important species of wasp—and believe that the findings could help improve the effectiveness of natural pest control.
Ecology
Jun 9, 2025
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Killer crab: Shining an infrared light on loggerhead turtle hatchling attacks
Research by Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has put a spotlight on the feeding frenzy that newly hatched turtles face.
Ecology
Jun 9, 2025
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Drones and new AI tools study declining harbor seal populations in Koster Sea
The number of harbor seals born in the Koster Sea has more than halved since 2012. To understand why, researchers at the University of Gothenburg are now using drones and AI to follow the pups' early life.
Ecology
Jun 9, 2025
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Newly-declared conservation area in Peru is home to pink dolphins, giant armadillos and woolly monkeys
The Amazon Basin contains the world's largest system of rainforest and rivers. Two of these rivers, the Putumayo and the Algodón, merge near the northern border of Peru, and the region shaped by these rivers is home to thousands ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 9, 2025
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