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.
Ecosystems
Less Mowing Means More Buzzing in Urban Lawns
Urban lawns become pollinator havens when mowing slows down.
Ecosystems
Desert Map Shows New Hope for Saguaro Recovery
Researchers discover key locations for protecting and restoring iconic desert cacti damaged by wildfires in the American Southwest.
Ecosystems
Natural Areas Help Wild Pollinators Thrive in Farmland
Wild pollinators adapt better to changing farm landscapes when natural habitats are preserved nearby.
Ecosystems
Global Plant Reproduction Study Reveals Hidden Power of Pollinator Diversity
The secret to successful plant reproduction lies in pollinator diversity, with even self-pollinating plants struggling when the variety of visiting pollinators decreases.
Ecosystems
Ghost Plants Make Conservation More Effective
Missing plants reveal as much about ecosystem health as the species we see.
Ecosystems
Amazon Tree Species in Peril as Forest Web Unravel
Over half of Ecuador’s unique Amazon trees face extinction as both forest animals and their habitat vanish.
Ecosystems
Wind and Wings: Unravelling the Secrets of Ambophily in Tropical Highlands
Discover how plants in Brazil’s campos de altitude thrive through the unique combination of wind and animal pollination.
Ecosystems
Europe’s Plants Face Crisis as Their Seed Dispersers Decline
A third of Europe’s seed dispersers are at risk, threatening the future survival of many plant species.
Ecosystems
Fire, Heat & Light Shape the Survival of Seeds in Brazil’s Rocky Ecosystems
Plants in Brazil’s rocky landscapes have evolved remarkable seed traits that help them survive harsh conditions, responding to light, temperature, and fire to thrive in these ecosystems.
Ecosystems
The Fig and Wasp Mutualism Under the Microscope
Explore the complex mutualistic relationship between figs and wasps that supports rich diversity in tropical rainforests.