Ecology
Why Melbourne makes you sneeze in spring
When most Australians say ‘spring is in the air,’ they’re speaking metaphorically, as the days become longer and warmer.This article was originally published on this website.
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Ecology
Sharks on the move expose the need for international conservation efforts
Understanding the migration pathways of sharks and rays is key to conserving some of the world’s most endangered marine species, according to new University of Queensland research.This article was originally published on this website.
Ecology
Forest structure matters more than topography in shaping plant diversity in Southern Apennine old-growth forests
A study in Pollino National Park shows that large trees, complex canopies and deadwood diversity play a major role in shaping vascular plant communities, highlighting the ecological value of one of Italy’s most remarkable old-growth […]
Ecology
Long-term oyster reef restoration shows clear success in murky waters
Large-scale oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay is successfully creating three-dimensional habitats that support larger, more diverse fish communities, according to new research from scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), the […]
Education
ChatGPT at university: Study maps why students stick with AI for learning
What factors influence students’ decisions about whether they will continue to use ChatGPT for learning in the future? This was the question addressed by a new study from ELTE’s Faculty of Informatics, which used an […]
Ecology
Bird flu has claimed its first Australian sea lion and dolphin. How does the virus get into these animals?
A rare Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) on Kangaroo Island has been confirmed to have died from highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. The sea lion had recently been attacked by a shark, weakening it. Testing […]
Ecology
AI struggles to decipher ‘animal language’ because sound doesn’t equal meaning, experts say
In recent years, numerous attempts have been made to use artificial intelligence to decipher the communication of bats, whales, birds and other animals. However, a new study led by a team of researchers from Tel […]
Ecology
Fungi neutralize spruce defense mechanisms with sugar
A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology discovered a previously unknown strategy by which certain fungi neutralize spruce defense compounds. These fungi are introduced into trees by bark beetles, and their […]
Education
Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well-being
School shooting preparedness drills have been a routine, though uncomfortable, part of the back-to-school experience. Since the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, various kinds of preparedness drills have been […]
Ecology
Dog-guided cameras uncover weasels across Georgia, including regions unseen for 30 years
University of Georgia researchers recently located the mammal equivalent of a needle in a haystack: weasels. Weasels are extremely difficult to find, so not much is known about their preferred habitats and overall population health […]