Monday, June 15, 2026

Environmental Science

Environmental Science

To Cull or Coexist? Hunting as a False Solution to Wolf-Livestock Conflict 

The EU is poised to reintroduce wolf hunting in order to reduce predation on livestock. Research shows this policy is deadly for wolves and unlikely to benefit livestock.

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Animal behaviorClimateEnvironmental Science

Birds of a feather flock to bad weather: Study reveals how seabirds chase cyclones

Oceanic seabirds can spend weeks at a time traveling thousands of kilometers in search of food on the open ocean. A new study finds a perplexing and never-before-seen behavior in which birds intentionally follow cyclones across the north Atlantic. Researchers compared the trajectories of storms with GPS tracks of birds and examined how ocean conditions change in the wakes of cyclones. They conclude that cyclones enhance mixing of ocean waters and bring prey to the surface where they are easily accessible food sources for birds.

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EcosystemsEnvironmental ScienceRemote Environments

Counting the Uncountable: The Global Biomass and Population of Land Arthropods

The world’s landmasses are teeming with insects, spiders, and their relatives. How many are there, which groups are dominant, and how much do they weigh?

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EcosystemsEnvironmental ScienceRemediationSustainabililty

Mowing through challenges: cutting-edge ways to improve grassland restoration efforts

A new study explores how grassland restoration can be limited by seed dispersal, plant competition, and environmental factors. Drawing from ecological theory to test the best restoration strategies, researchers recommend mowing to manage weeds and promote native plant success. In years with plenty of rain, adding seeds of small native plants to areas where grass has been removed is an effective strategy to increase native herbaceous plant cover.

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