
Study Finds the Sweet Spot -- And the Screw-Ups -- That Make or Break Environmental Collective Actions
Sustainability programs are
a Goldilocks proposition --
some groups are too big,
some are too small, and the
environment benefits when
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Underwater Springs Reveal How Coral Reefs Respond to Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification due to
rising carbon dioxide levels
will reduce the density of
coral skeletons, making
coral reefs more vulnerable
... > full story

Pesticides Significantly Reduce Biodiversity in Aquatic Environments
The pesticides, many of
which are currently used in
Europe and Australia, are
responsible for reducing the
regional diversity of
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Perching on the Cliffs of New Zealand, Endemic Lepidium Flora Faces Extinction Threats
Cooks Scurvy Grass (Lepidium
oleraceum) has an
international claim to fame
as the plant most commonly
used by Captain James Cook
... > full story
- Study Finds the Sweet Spot -- And the Screw-Ups -- That Make or Break Environmental Collective Actions
- Underwater Springs Reveal How Coral Reefs Respond to Ocean Acidification
- Pesticides Significantly Reduce Biodiversity in Aquatic Environments
- Perching on the Cliffs of New Zealand, Endemic Lepidium Flora Faces Extinction Threats
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Predators Affect the Carbon Cycle, Study Shows
June 17, 2013 A new study shows that the predator-prey relationship can affect the flow of carbon through an ecosystem. This previously unmeasured influence on the environment may offer a new way of looking at ... > full story -
Rapid Adaptation Is Purple Sea Urchins' Weapon Against Ocean Acidification
June 12, 2013 In the race against climate change and ocean acidification, some sea urchins may still have a few tricks up their spiny sleeves, suggesting that adaptation will likely play a large role for the sea ... > full story -
Self-Fertilizing Plants Contribute to Their Own Demise
June 10, 2013 Many plants are self-fertilizing, meaning they act as both mother and father to their own seeds. This strategy -- known as selfing -- guarantees reproduction but, over time, leads to reduced ... > full story -
British Butterfly Desperate for Warm Weather This Summer
June 10, 2013 Butterflies are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature, and new research has revealed that when summer weather turns bad the silver-spotted skipper battles for ... > full story -
Large-Scale Biodiversity Is Vital to Maintain Ecosystem Health
June 7, 2013 Over the years ecologists have shown how biological diversity benefits the health of small, natural communities. New analysis by ecologists demonstrates that even higher levels of biological ... > full story -
Drought, River Fragmentation Forcing Endangered Fish out of Water, Biologist Finds
June 6, 2013 North American drought has caused dramatic changes in native fish ... > full story -
Social Networks Could Help Prevent Disease Outbreaks in Endangered Chimpanzees
June 5, 2013 Many think of social networks in terms of Facebook friends and Twitter followers, but for some, social networks are tools in the fight against infectious diseases. Scientists have analyzed the social ... > full story -
Human Deforestation Outweighs Climate Change for Coral Reefs
June 5, 2013 Better land use is the key to preventing further damage to the world's coral reefs, according to new research. The study has important implications for Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The study ... > full story -
Anatomy Determines How Lizards Attract Partners and Repel Rivals
June 4, 2013 Catching the attention of females in a darkened rainforest amid a blur of windblown vegetation is no easy task. But male Anolis lizards on the island of Jamaica have evolved an ideal visual ... > full story -
White-Tailed Deer and the Science of Yellow Snow
June 4, 2013 New research from wildlife ecologists indicates that white-tailed deer may be making the soil in their preferred winter homes unfit to grow the very trees that protect them ... > full story
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