Ecosystems
Why Would A Tree Taunt Thor?
Some tropical trees not only survive lightning strikes but use them as weapons against competitors.
Close Encounters
Hummingbirds in the City: How Urban Life Shapes Their Role as Pollinators
A recent study shows that cities are transforming hummingbird behaviour, favouring generalist interactions with plants and altering the structure of plant-pollinator networks.
Ecosystems
From Petals to Pollinators: How Bauhinia galpinii Adapts to Its Butterfly Visitors
A deep dive into how the unique floral structures of Bauhinia galpinii have evolved to attract and interact with swallowtail butterflies.
Ecosystems
Green Flowers are not Invisible
Discover how subtle hues and clever chemistry help green flowers communicate with bees and flies.
Computational Models
Less Can Be More For Modelling Invasive Species
A new study reveals that sometimes adding more data to a model reduces its predictive power.
Ecosystems
Saving Space for Lapwings Between Crops and Wetlands
Saving lapwings means managing Italian farm landscapes for sparse vegetation.
Ecosystems
WORLD FLORA: Botanical Wonderland of the Canary archipelago
The Canary Islands are renowned for their breathtaking landscapes and unique endemic flora. From the ancient laurel forests to striking succulents and vibrant wildflowers, this archipelago hosts extraordinary plant species, each adapted to the region’s diverse climates and volcanic habitats.
Ecosystems
Garden Choices Shape Urban Pollinator Havens
Urban gardeners can make unusual niches for pollinators in their cities.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Climate Change Gives Grapes the Sweet Taste of Failing Photosynthesis
Somkuwar & Dhole find that rising temperatures will prove the biggest challenge that centuries-old winemaking traditions have yet faced.
Ecosystems
The Role of Flower Colours in Invasive Plants and Their Competition for Pollinators
Researchers discover how invasive plants use colour to compete with native plants for pollinators.
Ecosystems
The Natural Spies Inside Bird Feathers
Tiny grains of pollen are revealing the secret lives of birds, acting as natural tracking devices that tell scientists where they have been.
Computational Models
How Trees’ Responses to Rainfall Frequency Could Help Improve Climate Models
Climate models often struggle to capture the timing of leaf drop. A new study finds that scientists haven’t been looking at rainfall the way plants have.