Rare tropical plant gains appetite for meat
Under certain circumstances, a rare tropical plant develops into a carnivore. A research team has now deciphered the mechanism responsible for this.
Joro spiders aren’t scary: They’re shy
Despite their intimidating appearance, the giant yellow and blue-black spiders spreading across the Southeastern U.S. owe their survival to a surprising trait: They're rather...
We now know exactly what happens in nature when we fell forests
Deforestation is the biggest threat to the planet's ecosystems, and new research has now mapped out exactly what happens when agriculture replaces forestry.
Beetles and their biodiversity in dead wood
Which energy type promotes the biodiversity of beetles living in dead wood in the forest? That depends entirely on where the beetles are in...
‘Zero plant extinction’ is possible, says plant ecologist
Like animals, many plant species are struggling to adapt to a human-dominated planet. However, plants are often overlooked in conservation efforts, even though they...
Ant mounds are more important for biodiversity than previously thought
The ant mounds on the heath, in the forest and in your garden are oases for life. The heat and nutrients from ant mounds...
Abundance of urban honeybees adversely impacts wild bee populations
Researchers argue that the rapid growth in urban honeybee-keeping over the past decade may be negatively impacting nearby wild bee populations. Small bees with...
Woodpecker guides post-fire forest management
What's good for the Black-backed Woodpecker is good for restoration of burned California forests. The birds' unique relationship with fire underpins the latest research...
Newly sequenced hornet genomes could help explain invasion success
The genomes of two hornet species, the European hornet and the Asian hornet (or yellow-legged hornet) have been sequenced.
Professor unearths the ancient fossil plant history of Burnaby Mountain
New research led by a paleobotanist provides clues about what plants existed in the Burnaby Mountain area (British Columbia, Canada) 40 million years ago...
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