Will Groom for Food: Social Bonds in Vampire Bats
For vampire bats, friendship is costly. Researchers show how low risk cooperative behaviors can lead to social bonding – and sharing a meal.
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All those “weeds” add up to a lot of urban biodiversity
Study finds more than 300 plant species growing out of the sidewalks of a single city.
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We love our city street trees – how do local governments make decisions about what trees to plant?
Have 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!
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Modelling nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture once fertilizer leaves the field
Countries 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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A sucker for ecosystem engineers
Sonoran suckers, like other ecosystem engineers like beavers or salmon, substantially influence the spatial and temporal distribution of their environment’s
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Communication adaptation in a changing environment: Changing language in bottlenose dolphins
Reference: La Manna, G., Rako‐Gospić, N., Sarà, G., Gatti, F., Bonizzoni, S., & Ceccherelli, G. (2020). Whistle variation in Mediterranean
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Collision course: bird strikes caused by building lights at night
Each year, billions of birds die from colliding with building windows. What characteristics of buildings make some more prone to collisions than others? A team of researchers set out to shed some light on the answer
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Artificial intelligence suggests crop growth will be different in a warming planet
New technology like AI can help farmers predict what will happen to their land in the future. With more accurate predictions spanning larger geographic locations, more people can plan for climate change-induced effects on the growth of their crops.
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In need of a spa day? Why whales migrate to tropical waters
Whales have long been known to undertake mega-migrations. The seasonal occurrence of these marine giants provides great excitement, opportunities for tourism and a myriad of local ecological benefits. Yet, whilst scientists have documented and mapped these journeys for many whale populations across the world, the underlying reason for such odysseys has remained elusive. New research now suggests that whales may make these epic undertakings for the benefit of their skin.
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New Discoveries of Luminescent Life
Have you ever wanted to glow in the dark? If you are an amphibian, this power may be more common than we thought! A study from St. Cloud State University recently characterized the patterns resulting from red, blue, and green light from the bodies of salamanders from around the world!
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