Ecosystems Living Life on the Edge is the Secret to Survival Unexpected high survival rates of cliff-dwelling plants suggest they may be more resilient to climate change. Alun Salt 02 Oct 2024
Ecosystems Has a Plan to Fight Wildfires Gone Up in Smoke? Surprising findings challenge common beliefs about fire prevention in Mediterranean landscapes. Alun Salt 01 Oct 2024
Ecosystems The Recipe for Successfully Seeding New Pollinator Habitats More flowers and longer blooming seasons result from carefully designed wildflower seed mixes for pollinators. Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra 27 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Larger Trees Host More Diverse Communities in Japanese Forests Bigger trees host more diverse epiphyte species, with accidental epiphytes making a surprisingly large proportion of the community. Alun Salt 25 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Native Plants are Vital for Cities’ Hummingbirds Urban Brazil’s hummingbird-plant interactions, while less specialized than in natural habitats, offer a blueprint for wildlife-friendly city planning through strategic native plant incorporation. Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra 25 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Do Tiny Forests Have a Big Impact? Miyawaki forests offer fast-growing, biodiverse native woodlands in small urban spaces. Alun Salt 24 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Drought Shapes Plant Microbe Communities Across Europe Drought strongly influences which bacteria colonise wild plants, revealing interplay between climate, plant genetics, and microbial communities. Alun Salt 18 Sep 2024
Computational Models AI Spots Plant Changes from Space Using Citizen Science Deep learning helps track biodiversity shifts across California landscapes. Alun Salt 17 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Miami’s Street Trees Face an Uncertain Future in the Miami Heat Climate change is reshaping Miami’s urban jungle. Alun Salt 13 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Plant Diversity Thrives in Harsh Soil Conditions How plants adapt to thrive in nutrient-poor soils. Alun Salt 12 Sep 2024