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Published Long-term restoration of a biodiversity hotspot hinges on getting seeds to the right place at the right time - Long-Term Restoration of a Biodiversity Hotspot: Getting Seeds to the Right Place at the Right Time


New research shows that degraded savanna ecosystems can reap lasting benefits from a single seeding ...
Published Scientists use satellite images to study the degradation of rangelands in Tanzania - Scientists Use Satellite Images to Study the Degradation of Rangelands in Tanzania


East Africa's iconic rangelands -- under threat from climate change and human activity -- have the p...
Published Insect pollination key for rare Wyoming sagebrush species - Insect Pollination: A Key Factor for the Survival of Rare Wyoming Sagebrush Species


The Laramie chickensage is unusual among the hundreds of species of sagebrush, most of which are pri...
Published Temperature, drought influencing movement of Plains bison - Temperature, Drought Influencing Movement of Plains Bison



Temperature and severe drought can drive movement among herds of Plains bison, says a recent study....
Published Better phosphorus use can ensure its stocks last more than 500 years and boost global food production



More efficient use of phosphorus could see limited stocks of the important fertilizer last more than...
Published New maps help decision-makers factor albedo into tree-planting decisions



A new study provides a global analysis of where restoration of tree cover is most effective at cooli...
Published Older trees help to protect an endangered species



The oldest trees in the forest help to prevent the disappearance of endangered species in the natura...
Published Wire snare removal in protected areas is labor-intensive but effective -- and essential to solving the Southeast Asian snaring crisis



Snaring -- a non-selective method of poaching using wire traps -- is widespread in tropical forests...
Published Herbivores, displaced by ocean warming, threaten subtropical seagrass meadows



The findings suggest that subtropical seagrasses are less resilient to heavy grazing from marine her...
Published Seeing the forest for the trees: Species diversity is directly correlated with productivity in eastern U.S. forests



When officials make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often...
Published Bear genes show circadian rhythms even during hibernation



The internal clocks of grizzly bears appear to keep ticking through hibernation, according to a gene...
Published Study challenges the classical view of the origin of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current and warns of its vulnerability



The Circumpolar Current works as a regulator of the planet's climate. Its origins were thought to ha...
Published Polar bears unlikely to adapt to longer summers



More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a new study indicates....
Published We know the Arctic is warming -- What will changing river flows do to its environment?



Scientists recently combined satellite data, field observations and sophisticated numerical modeling...
Published Researchers use GPS-tracked icebergs in novel study to improve climate models



Research unearthed new information to help scientists better understand circulation patterns of ocea...
Published Exploring arctic plants and lichens: An important conservation baseline for Nunavut's newest and largest territorial park



A comprehensive study of the floristic diversity of Agguttinni Territorial Park, Nunavut's newest an...
Published Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet



Dust can have a huge impact on local air quality, food security, energy supply and public health. Pr...
Published Thawing permafrost: Not a climate tipping element, but nevertheless far-reaching impacts



Permafrost soils store large quantities of organic carbon and are often portrayed as a critical tipp...
Published Local food production saves costs and carbon



Emphasizing local food production over imported substitutes can lead to significant cost and carbon...
Published Mix of factors prompts owl monkeys to leave their parents



There comes a point in the lives of young owl monkeys when they leave their parents and strike out o...