A citizen science project in Vienna reveals how urbanization is reshaping fruit fly communities.
Ecology
Airborne DNA reveals shifting reproductive timing in bryophytes
Reconstructing time from decades of air samples shows bryophytes releasing spores earlier as the climate warms.
Mediterranean lizards lighten their coloration to cope with wildfire heat
After fires strip away vegetation, common Mediterranean lizards rapidly shift color to reflect heat, darkening again once the landscape recovers.
Sun orchids successfully trick bees with false anthers
Bees fooled by mimicry help pollinate sun orchids, driving fruit production.
Fruit colour plays a smaller role in birds’ choice than previously thought
Field observations across the Americas show that birds’ choice of fruits depend on exploration, learning and context far more than fruit colour.
Hope for our oceans: fast, eco-friendly coral restoration
Conductive paste boosts the growth of coral fragments, accelerating restoration activities.
Honey bees boost crop pollination, but at a cost to wild bees
Honey bees compete with wild bees for resources in croplands, but nutritious wildflower plantings can mitigate these effects.
The decline of large river animals and the ecosystems now in peril
The decline of freshwater megafauna, including river dolphins, hippos, and crocodiles, is triggering significant consequences for ecosystems.
Fear of snakes may be driving them to extinction
With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, many snake species face a higher risk of extinction, prompting concerns among conservationists.
Gold nanoparticles could help coral reefs avoid extinction
Innovative cryopreservation technique revives adult corals, safeguarding their genetic material to seed future populations.
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