Management of a popular game fish, the smallmouth bass
For recreational fishing enthusiasts, the thrill of snagging their next catch comes with discovering what's hooked on the end of the line. In many...
Marine protected area urged for Antarctica Peninsula
Species on the Antarctic Peninsula are threatened by climate change and human activities including commercial fishing, tourism, and research infrastructure.
Extinctions linked to new assemblages of species
As the world undergoes profound environmental change, identifying and protecting 'novel' communities of species can help prevent extinctions within vulnerable ecosystems. Scientists outline a...
Ants adapt tool use to avoid drowning
Researchers have observed black imported fire ants using sand to draw liquid food out of containers, when faced with the risk of drowning. This...
Evolution in action: New Plant species in the Swiss Alps
A new plant species named Cardamine insueta appeared in the region of Urnerboden in the Swiss alps, after the land has changed from forest...
Aquatic hitchhikers: Using mobile technology to predict invasive species transmission
A new study uses passive data from a fishing technology company to model the movement of anglers and predict where aquatic invasive species may...
Impact of climate change on rainforest elephants
Experts have looked into the impact of climate change on Central Africa's rainforests and the threat posed to elephant populations in the region.
A new species of spider
During a research stay in the highlands of Colombia conducted as part of her doctorate, a PhD student has discovered and zoologically described a...
Rising temperatures could shift US West Nile virus transmission
West Nile virus spreads most efficiently in the US at temperatures between 24-25 degrees Celsius (75.2-77 degrees Fahrenheit), a new study shows.
Human activities promote disease-spreading mosquitoes; more study needed for prevention
Disease-spreading mosquitoes may be more likely to occupy areas impacted by human activities like pesticide use and habitat destruction, than they are areas less...
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