Rising soil temperatures could stop forests spreading
Researchers found higher soil surface temperatures prevented seedling survival and forest expansion in low-elevation forests.
Category: Ecology
City waste could support urban farming
Researchers found that adding city waste products to local farms promoted a healthy soil microbiome and improved how tomatoes taste.
Global warming could impact bumblebees’ senses
Researchers showed that rising temperatures make it harder for bumblebees to detect their sugary food sources.
Butterflies use electrostatic force to pollinate
Two biologists showed that butterflies and moths generate enough electrostatic charge to attract pollen grains from nearby flowers, but they…
Viruses keep acid-loving microbes in check
Researchers found viruses infect bacteria and other microorganisms in acid mine drainage and may control microbial diversity in these…
Why do furry animals do the “wet dog shake?”
Researchers found mice have special neurons that sense disturbances to their fur, causing them to shake and groom themselves when wet.
When did the Galápagos tortoises become giant?
Researchers analyzed new fossils from Ecuador that suggested the ancestors of Galápagos giant tortoises inhabited northern South America…
How will the melting Greenland Ice Sheet affect ocean currents?
Researchers found the melting Greenland Ice Sheet is releasing tons of icebergs into the North Atlantic Ocean that could further disrupt…
Fruit flies use diverse senses to sniff out their surroundings
Scientists found cosmopolitan fruit flies have different genes for smelling and tasting that help them adapt to diverse habitats.
Fig trees interbreed more at their climate extremes
Scientists tracked how fig trees interbreed and swap DNA across different climatic zones to determine where new species might arise.