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Artículo escrito por Pernilla Borgstrom, mayo 4 del 2020. Artículo traducido por María Loza Correa, mayo 20 del 2020. Referencia
Read moreA lot of people would say that a hot cup of coffee is a morning necessity, but a hotter future under climate change could mean trouble is brewing. In this study, scientists examined how rising temperatures might impact the growth of one of the major types of coffee produced in the world.
Read moreThe act of listening is an often-forgotten aspect of natural observation. When scientists listen to ecosystems, what do they learn?
Read moreWhat comes to mind when you think of human and wildlife conflict? One major source of conflict is predation of livestock by wild carnivores. Livestock management strategies can help lessen conflict by reducing predation events, but those strategies must be based on sound ecological concepts to be most effective.
Read moreHumans and animals have long shared the space, food, and resources in their shared ecosystems. They have also shared diseases. Recent research conducted through the One Health prism suggests that diseases previously not known to be zoonotic are finding animal hosts.
Read moreEqual treatment under the law is an American ideal, though a multitude of historic and recent examples indicate that it’s
Read moreFor vampire bats, friendship is costly. Researchers show how low risk cooperative behaviors can lead to social bonding – and sharing a meal.
Read moreStudy finds more than 300 plant species growing out of the sidewalks of a single city.
Read moreHave you ever wondered how decisions about urban trees are made? We all enjoy having trees in our cities – read on to learn more about how trees are planted to be the most successful they can be!
Read moreCountries need to keep track of their national greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to meet targets to combat climate change. Even though carbon dioxide gets most of the attention, nitrous oxide is the most potent of the top three greenhouse gases that contribute to current global warming, having 300 times the warming strength of carbon dioxide. In many countries agriculture is the largest source of nitrous oxide emissions. Keeping track of these emissions after they leave the farm fields via water pathways is difficult.
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