Painting Petals
Flowers use colourful petal patterns to attract bees, with boundaries set early in development, influencing pollinator preferences.
Nature
Echoes in the Earth
Ecoacoustics uses sound to monitor soil life, showing healthier biodiversity in restored woodlands, offering a new way to protect ecosystems.
The Nature of the Selfie
Social media boosts nature tourism but disrupts wildlife, prompting calls for ethical guidelines to protect vulnerable species and biodiversity.
Chromatic Change
Scientists studied over 9,000 bird species to find out why there are so many colourful birds in the tropics and how these colours have spread over time.
Renewal in Green
Spending time in nature has been shown to significantly improve social, mental, and physical health in adults, suggesting it is an effective, accessible form of mental health support.
At the Edge of the Lakes
Rising lake temperatures from climate change will disrupt aquatic life, especially in warmer regions, causing significant habitat shifts.
Rats and Restoration
Restoring island habitats by eradicating invasive rats and reintroducing native plants can boost seabird populations, enhancing nutrient cycles and ecosystem health.
A Promise of Lavender
The LaMYC7 gene in lavender has been found to be crucial for producing the calming linalool and anti-inflammatory caryophyllene compounds in the plant.
Wasted Mussels
Radium from oil wastewater contaminates rivers and freshwater mussels, highlighting the need for stricter environmental controls.
Shadows in the Sea
Marine heatwaves impact Arctic phytoplankton, crucial to ecosystems, with stable warming boosting productivity, but varied responses highlight the need to consider both warming and cooling phases for accurate predictions.