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Curious Interaction in Regeneration of Oak Forests: Voles Know Which Acorns Have Insect Larvae
January 22, 2013 — Researchers have observed as voles are able to distinguish the acorns containing insect larvae from those that do not. This fact determines the dispersion and germination of acorns, and therefore the ... > full story -
Improved Stink Bug Trapping Methods
January 18, 2013 — Baited black traps in a pyramid shape attract significantly more brown marmorated stink bugs than other traps, according to scientists. Evaluating stink bug responses to different visual stimuli may ... > full story -
'Jet-Lagged' Fruit Flies Provide Clues for Body Clock Synchronization
January 17, 2013 — New research has found evidence of how daily changes in temperature affect the fruit fly's internal ... > full story -
Tree and Human Health May Be Linked
January 16, 2013 — Evidence is increasing from multiple scientific fields that exposure to the natural environment can improve human health. In a new study, the presence of trees was associated with human ... > full story -
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New 'Social' Chromosome Discovered in the Red Fire Ant
January 16, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a social chromosome in the highly invasive fire ant that helps to explain why some colonies allow for more than one queen ant, and could offer new solutions for dealing ... > full story -
Pine Beetle Outbreak Buffers Watersheds from Nitrate Pollution
January 14, 2013 — Scientists have found an unexpected silver lining in the devastating pine beetle outbreaks ravaging the West: Such events do not harm water quality in adjacent streams as scientists had previously ... > full story -
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Two New Studies Show Why Biodiversity Is Important for Pollination Services in California Almond
January 14, 2013 — Scientist show why biodiversity benefits California almond pollination. The presence of wild bees was found to alter the behavior of honey bees and improve their pollination effectiveness. ... > full story -
Genome of Diamondback Moth Provides New Clues for Sustainable Pest Management
January 13, 2013 — Chinese scientists have decoded the first genome of diamondback moth, providing new clues for sustainable pest ... > full story -
Ladybugs Diet Influences Effectiveness as Biocontrol Agent
January 11, 2013 — Ladybugs are deployed as biological controls of insect pests like aphids and Colorado potato beetles. By examining what lady beetles eat, scientists are learning more about the movement of these ... > full story -
Bugs Need Symbiotic Bacteria to Exploit Plant Seeds: Mid-Gut Microbes Help Insects in Processing Their Food
January 9, 2013 — Aggregations of the red and black coloured firebugs are ubiquitous under linden trees in Central Europe, where the bugs can reach astounding population densities. While these insects have no impact ... > full story
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