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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Environmental Science
Exploring Mars on Earth: Sequencing Microbes in the Atacama Plateau
Featured Image Caption: The Atacama region is known for its harsh climate and undrinkable water.. Lakes in this area are
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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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Silicone Wristband, a Non-Invasive Method to Measure Parabens and Triclosan
Featured Image Caption: Silicone bracelets are typically used for cosmetic or fundraising causes. However, in recent years, researchers have used
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Do Elephants Have Mommy Issues Too?
Elephants are very social animals, and just like humans, they benefit from close attachments to their families. But what happens when a baby elephant is born and raised inside a zoo?
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Falling Forests, Rising Temperatures: Deforestation and Regional Warming in the Amazon
Deforestation in the Amazon causes temperatures to rise up to 100 km away. Taking this regional warming into account can help us better predict future warming in the forest.
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They Must Feed; Give Them Flesh! Feeding Screwworms on a Budget
Featured Image Caption: Screwworm flies lay eggs on unsuspecting hosts so larvae (maggots) can develop underneath the skin. “Screwworm-Cochliomyia hominivorax”
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Avian Urbanites: Which Species Can Make it in the Big City?
Specific traits – including longevity, small size, and having a broad diet – predict whether birds will thrive in urban environments
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Need to Build a Bubble Machine? Get Help From a Pistol Shrimp!
Featured Image Caption: Pistol shrimp and goby fish make great roommates. The pistol shrimp has poor eye sight, but can
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Shh! How Do Body Scales Protect Larger Moths from Echolocation?
Most of us have heard of camouflage, but what about acoustic camouflage? Moth scales may interfere with bats’ echolocation, helping to keep moths hidden from predators.
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