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Climate change can alter flower nectar quality and supply, threatening monarch butterfly migration

Monarch butterflies have always been remarkably resilient. Every fall, these delicate orange-and-black travelers set out on a journey so improbable it borders on myth, flying some three thousand kilometers from Canadian fields all the way […]

Study finds fisheries management—not predator recovery—drives catch levels in the North Sea

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A new research study found that well-managed fisheries can support the recovery of large marine predators such as seals and porpoises, showing that conservation and sustainable seafood production can go hand in hand. While the […]

Researchers show the insights drones can provide by monitoring corn on small farms

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With already thin profit margins and increasingly uncertain farm labor and other input costs, precision agriculture technology could improve New England’s small and medium-sized farms’ efficiency, productivity, and resilience. Unfortunately, factors such as up-front costs […]

40 years of tree-tracking records reveal how global change is impacting Amazon and Andean Forest diversity

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New research published in Nature Ecology and Evolution reveals significant recent shifts in tree diversity among the tropical forests of the Andes and Amazon, driven by global change.This post was originally published on this site

Whales may divide resources to co-exist under pressures from climate change

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The North Atlantic Ocean is warming up. Higher temperatures and increased human activity in the region can trigger abrupt changes in marine ecosystems, for example, how species are distributed and what they eat.This post was […]

Colorado confirms it won’t release more wolves this winter after feds stopped deal with Canada

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Colorado will not release more wolves this winter to supplement its reintroduction program after federal officials stopped the planned relocation of wolves from Canada.This post was originally published on this site

Paying attention to birdsong while walking in nature can boost well-being, my research shows

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There’s no question that being in nature is good for well-being. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us.This post was originally published on this site

Sharktober: Scientists confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October

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New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October. The study, which analyzed 30 years of data (1995–2024), found that […]

Meadows reveal unexpected monotony in insect biodiversity study

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According to a new study by the University of Würzburg, Bavarian meadows are the most monotonous insect habitats. Surprisingly, fields and settlements often offer more diversity than grassland.This post was originally published on this site

Domestication has changed the chemicals that squash flowers use to attract bees

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Flowers emit scented chemicals to attract pollinators, but this perfume—and how pollinators interact with the plant—can go through profound changes as a crop becomes domesticated.This post was originally published on this site

Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles

A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and career development, underscoring, as they [...]
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who’s always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker’s life. At [...]
More banks mean higher costs for borrowers

When banks crowd a lending market, you can forget the traditional relationship of supply and demand, in which increased supply normally leads to lower prices. So finds new research from Cesare Fracassi, associate professor of [...]