Ecosystems
Utilizing historical data to understand patterns and shifts in ancient woodland species
Researchers found a rise in non-native species, particularly in woodlands near urban areas, indicating potential long-term damage to these ecosystems.
Plants & People
They thought they were growing fruit. They accidentally grew a neighborhood.
Swedish urban forest gardens, created for sustainable food, surprisingly became valued more for fostering community connections and social cohesion than producing crops.
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No need to put a ring on it
Digital images of herbarium specimens can be used to non-destructively measure woody plant growth and assess response to climate change in the Arctic.
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The re-discovery of an endemic Hawaiian plant in an unexpected spot
A plant hidden in a herbarium may prove to be unique to Hawai’i.
Reviews
Confronting the Realities of Motherhood in the World of Science
An unfiltered look at tribulations of life as a woman and mother in science.
Close Encounters
Study reveals ‘sticky situation’ for seeds in warming regions
Life would be easier for some seeds if they were a little sticker, but warming seasons may have the opposite effect.