Nature News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/nature/ Nature. Read the latest scientific research on the natural world, ecology and climate change. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:52:56 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:52:56 EDT 60 Nature News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/nature/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. Artificial intelligence could help build pollen jigsaw of present and ancient flora //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907205947.htm An emerging system which combines rapid imaging with artificial intelligence could help scientists build a comprehensive picture of present and historic environmental change -- by swiftly and accurately analyzing pollen. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:59:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907205947.htm Echoes of extinctions: Novel method unearths disruptions in mammal trait-environment relationships //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130427.htm New research explores the historical shifts in mammal traits and biodiversity loss in eastern Africa. The study reveals how environmental changes disrupted mammal communities and highlights the urgent need for targeted conservation efforts to protect vulnerable species. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:04:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130427.htm Capturing carbon in savannas: New research examines role of grasses for controlling climate change //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105857.htm New research shows that, in addition to trees, humble grasses also play an essential role in capturing carbon. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:58:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907105857.htm New research highlights opportunities to protect carbon and communities from forest fires //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122108.htm As the climate and wildfire crises have intensified, so too have concerns regarding the loss of carbon captured and stored in forests from decades to centuries of tree growth. A new study describes where to optimize ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts and reduce carbon loss due to wildfire, benefitting communities and climate at the same time. The study evaluated where living trees and the carbon they store are at risk of burning in the future. They then compared these areas to communities that are vulnerable to wildfire as identified in the Forest Service's Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Areas of overlap highlight 'opportunity hot spots' where action can reduce the risk from wildfire to both carbon and communities. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:21:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122108.htm How does the social behavior of wheat plants influence grain production? //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm Researchers have investigated how the behavior of an individual wheat plant under limiting light conditions influences the performance of the whole community. They assessed morphological and biomass phenotypes of single plants grown in mixtures under sunlight and a simulated canopy shade, and the relevance of these phenotypes for the monoculture community in the field. 结婚,2023年9月06日11:24:50美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm Fossil spines reveal deep sea's past //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm Right at the bottom of the deep sea, the first very simple forms of life on earth probably emerged a long time ago. Today, the deep sea is known for its bizarre fauna. Intensive research is being conducted into how the number of species living on the sea floor have changed in the meantime. Some theories say that the ecosystems of the deep sea have emerged again and again after multiple mass extinctions and oceanic upheavals. Today's life in the deep sea would thus be comparatively young in the history of the Earth. But there is increasing evidence that parts of this world are much older than previously thought. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202507.htm Balancing biodiversity, climate change, food for a trifecta //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm Scientists identify ways landowners in rural Brazil can find win-win situations with biodiversity and farming. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm Invasive species are animals, too: Considering a humane approach //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125052.htm Three out of four populations of rare butterflies have been lost //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125025.htm In just 26 years, the distribution of rare butterflies has plummeted by 72% in Eastern Denmark. Several species are threatened with extinction, yet the conservation actions aiming to safeguard species have proved unsuccessful. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125025.htm 开创性的研究令人惊讶的新地解释evolution of plant kingdom //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125010.htm A new study has uncovered intriguing insights into the evolution of plant biology, effectively rewriting the history of how they evolved over the past billion years. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125010.htm Large herbivores keep invasive plants at bay //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124952.htm Elephants, buffaloes and other heavy herbivores are effective against invasive plants. This is the conclusion of a new study that used Indian data, including data from the world's largest survey of wildlife based on camera traps. But smaller animals can do the same: you don't need elephants to get the same effect, the researchers point out. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124952.htm Farms that create habitat key to food security and biodiversity //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904151038.htm Diversified farming is an important complement to forest protections for reversing tropical biodiversity declines. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:10:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904151038.htm Most species are rare, but not very rare //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904133135.htm More than 100 years of observations in nature have revealed a universal pattern of species abundances: Most species are rare but not very rare, and only a few species are very common. These so-called global species abundance distributions have become fully unveiled for some well-monitored species groups, such as birds. For other species groups, such as insects, however, the veil remains partially unlifted. A new study demonstrates how important biodiversity monitoring is for detecting species abundances on planet Earth and for understanding how they change. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:31:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904133135.htm Extreme El Niño weather saw South America's forest carbon sink switch off //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904133132.htm Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere when conditions become exceptionally hot and dry, according to new research. For a long time, tropical forests have acted as a carbon sink, taking more carbon out of the air than they release into it, a process that has moderated the impact of climate change. But new research found that in 2015 -- 2016, when an El Niño climate event resulted in drought and the hottest temperatures ever recorded, South American forests were unable to function as a carbon sink. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:31:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904133132.htm Flowering for naught: 120 years with nothing to show //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124058.htm Flowering for some plants is a yearly occurrence, for others, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A widespread species of bamboo in Japan, Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, takes this one-time flowering event and pushes it to the extreme: they flower once every 120 years before dying to make way for the next generation. Researchers have realized there might be another issue at hand with this monocarpic species, which is the lack of germination of the seeds from a majority of the flowering specimens. Implications of a once dense field of bamboo, something that serves both as a food source and a source of material for crafts, turning to grassland for several years until the regeneration of bamboo begins to start somehow, can impact the ecology of the area in addition to the country's economy. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124058.htm A global observatory to monitor Earth's biodiversity //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121715.htm At a time of unparalleled rates of biodiversity loss, a new interconnected system to monitor biodiversity around the world is needed to guide action quickly enough to target conservation efforts to where they are most needed. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121715.htm Evolutionary imbalance explains global plant invasions //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121648.htm Plant species from certain geographic regions are more successful in spreading outside their native ranges than others -- but why? Ecologists provide answers by exploring how the ecological and evolutionary histories of plants can influence their relationships with humans and their success as invaders. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121648.htm Coastal fisheries show surprising resilience to marine heat waves //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121626.htm New research found that marine heat waves -- prolonged periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures -- haven't had a lasting effect on the fish communities that feed most of the world. The finding is in stark contrast to the devastating effects seen on other marine ecosystems cataloged by scientists after similar periods of warming, including widespread coral bleaching and harmful algal blooms. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121626.htm Algae provide clues about 600 million years of plant evolution //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160828.htm Researchers generated large scale gene expression data to investigate the molecular networks that operate in one of the closest algal relatives of land plants, a humble single-celled alga called Mesotaenium endlicherianum. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160828.htm Can this forest survive? Predicting forest death or recovery after drought //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131925.htm New work could help forest managers predict which forests are most at risk from drought and which will survive. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131925.htm Want to fight climate change? Don't poach gorillas (or elephants, hornbills, toucans, etc.) //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829141714.htm A new article found that overhunting of gorillas, elephants, and other large fruit-eating seed-dispersers make tropical forests less able to store or sequester carbon. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:17:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829141714.htm 男性冠猕猴更容易应对的fspring screams recruiting support //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130028.htm When infants are involved in agonistic conflicts, male crested macaques (Macaca nigra) are more likely to respond to screams from their own offspring. This is the conclusion of a recent study led by behavioral ecologists. The researchers studied the behavior of crested macaques in the Tangkoko Nature Reserve on Sulawesi, Indonesia, over a 24-month period (2008 to 2010). Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130028.htm Saving species from extinction -- high-quality kakapo population sequencing provides breakthrough in understanding key conservation genetics //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828190656.htm High-quality sequencing of nearly the entire kakapo population is helping New Zealand to manage the health of this critically endangered species. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:06:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828190656.htm Soils forming on the branches of trees are an overlooked forest habitat //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122014.htm A study on 'canopy soils' on old trees in Costa Rica shows they are important habitats and carbon stores that cannot easily be replaced. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122014.htm Fungi-eating plants and flies team up for reproduction //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111449.htm Fungi-eating orchids were found for the first time to offer their flowers to fungi-eating fruit flies in exchange for pollination, which is the first evidence for nursery pollination in orchids. This unique new plant-animal relationship hints at an evolutionary transition towards mutualistic symbiosis. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:14:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111449.htm Loss of Antarctic sea ice causes catastrophic breeding failure for emperor penguins //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824110830.htm Emperor penguin colonies experienced unprecedented breeding failure in a region of Antarctica where there was total sea ice loss in 2022. The discovery supports predictions that over 90% of emperor penguin colonies will be quasi-extinct by the end of the century, based on current global warming trends. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:08:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824110830.htm National parks support wildlife inside and outside their borders //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165528.htm Fresh research suggests that national parks enhance bird diversity inside their borders. Large parks also support higher diversity of both birds and mammals in nearby unprotected areas. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:55:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165528.htm Deforestation limits nesting habitat for cavity-nesting birds //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165355.htm A new study of cavity-nesting birds in Ecuador shows the influence of deforestation on their habitat and reproductive success. Nest boxes could help. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:53:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165355.htm Newly discovered 'primitive cousins of T rex' shed light on the end of the age of dinosaurs in Africa //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122557.htm Researchers have discovered the fossils of two new abelisaurs in Morocco, showing the diversity of dinosaurs in this region at the end of the Cretaceous period. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122557.htm Biodiversity protects against invasions of non-native tree species //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122546.htm Researchers combined human and ecological factors to analyze the global scale of non-native tree species invasions. Human activity in hotspots of global trade, such as maritime ports, is linked to an increased likelihood of non-native tree species invasions. However, a high diversity of native tree species can help to curb the intensity of such invasions. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122546.htm Fungus gnats as pollinators not pests //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122515.htm Many plants and crops rely on insects to pollinate them so they can reproduce. A new study has shown that several flowering plants from the group Euonymus are pollinated by fungus gnats, a dipteran insect. Specifically, they pollinate Euonymus plants which have red-petaled flowers with short stamens and yogurt-like scent. Although fungus gnats are known to pollinate hundreds of plant species, this study shows that the particular traits of red Euonymus flowers were likely to have been acquired via pollination syndrome, evolving over a process of natural selection to be pollinated specifically by fungus gnats. This research highlights the important role of Diptera, which are commonly regarded as pests, in plant diversity and evolution. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122515.htm Small urban greening projects can dramatically increase number of insect species in cities //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111718.htm By increasing the diversity of indigenous plants in urban areas, researchers have seen a seven times increase in the number of insect species in just three years, confirming the ecological benefits of urban greening projects. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:17:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111718.htm Fire, disease threatening sanctuary plants for Australian wildlife //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111709.htm New research has revealed Australia's iconic grasstrees -- known as 'yaccas' -- play a critical role in protecting wildlife from deadly weather extremes, thereby ensuring their survival. But the grasses themselves are under threat due to back burning, clearing and disease. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:17:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111709.htm Hundreds of Andean bird species at risk due to deforestation: New research shows how to protect them //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111645.htm Birds native to the tropical Andes are threatened by increasing agricultural development in the region. A new study combines a meta-analysis of papers on birds across the Andes with five years of fieldwork in Peru, revealing that open farmlands result in up to a 60% decline in the number of species in an area. The study documents how specific species are affected and provides tailored guidance for conservationists trying to protect them. 星期二,2023年8月22日11:16:45美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111645.htm As city heat rises, bird diversity declines //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111632.htm A study done on 336 cities in China concludes that heat-retaining buildings and paved surfaces are directly related to a loss in bird diversity. It is likely that the patterns documented in this study are occurring in other large cities across the globe that have abundant asphalt, steel, and concrete with little green vegetation. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111632.htm Detecting a vast diversity of rainforest animals by swabbing their DNA from leaves //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111421.htm Researchers demonstrate that a vast multitude of birds and mammals can be detected by simply swabbing the DNA left behind by animals from leaves. They showcased the power of this approach in an ecosystem that hosts a ton of wildlife and where detecting animals has historically proven extremely challenging -- the tropical rainforest. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:14:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111421.htm It all depends on the genetic diversity //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153158.htm New research shows that a single mutation that has immediate effects on plant fitness is maintained over the long term in natural plant populations, despite theories predict the contrary. The researchers located and identified the gene that regulates the amount of an active defense hormone. Mutants in this gene are susceptible to herbivore attack. However, they compensate for impaired defenses through robust genetic networks. When fewer herbivores attack, they even grow faster and produce more offspring. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:31:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821153158.htm Climate win-win: Study quantifies benefits of enhanced weathering //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114412.htm Applying ground-up silicate rock to Midwestern farm fields can capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide and prevent it from accumulating in the atmosphere, according to a new study that successfully quantified those climate benefits for the first time. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114412.htm Urban great tits have paler plumage than their forest-living relatives //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164027.htm A new study shows that urban great tits have paler plumage than their countryside counterparts. Since the yellow pigment of the breast feathers of great tits comes from the food they eat, the paler yellow plumage of urban birds indicates that the urban environment affects the entire food chain. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164027.htm The modern sea spider had started to diversify by the Jurassic, study finds //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164019.htm An extremely rare collection of 160-million-year-old sea spider fossils from Southern France are closely related to living species, unlike older fossils of their kind. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164019.htm Pollutants are important to biodiversity's role in spread of wildlife diseases //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164011.htm Conventional wisdom among ecologists holds that the more species there are inhabiting an ecosystem, the less vulnerable any one species will be to a threat like a parasite. A new study of tadpoles illustrates how overlapping biological and environmental factors can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities. The researchers found that environmental pollutants like road salt influence whether increased biodiversity helps or hinders disease outbreaks in wildlife, which can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164011.htm World's deepest coral calcification rates measured off Hawaiian Islands //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114146.htm In the waters off the Hawaiian Islands, rates of calcification were measured in the deepest coral colonies. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114146.htm Harnessing big data reveals birds' coexisting tactics //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114144.htm Birds likely hold smart insights about coexisting in popular habitats -- especially as climate change looms. Scientists peel back layers of big data to tease out real-life answers. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114144.htm Researchers find global plant water use efficiency stalled due to climate change //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122323.htm New findings have found that water use efficiency has stalled since 2001 which implies not as much CO2 was being taken in by plants and more water was consumed and that could have implications on carbon cycling, agricultural production and water resources. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122323.htm 大象的祖先´牙齿进化响应long term changes in diet and climate in Africa //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122252.htm A new study shows that the cheek teeth of proboscideans (elephants and their ancient relatives) evolved in response to dietary changes due to vegetation changes and climate change in East Africa during the last 26 million years. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:22:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122252.htm Hidden moles in hidden holes //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115510.htm An international team of scientists has for the first time identified two new underground mammals that could have been living, undetected, in eastern Turkey for up to 3 million years. They say it is rare to find new species of mammals today, and evidence that the true nature of biodiversity can be under-estimated. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115510.htm Novel machine-learning method produces detailed population trend maps for 550 bird species //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164719.htm Scientists have developed a novel way to model whether the populations of more than 500 bird species are increasing or decreasing. The method solves a nagging statistical problem by accounting for year-to-year changes in the behavior of people collecting the data. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:47:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164719.htm Top fish predators could suffer wide loss of suitable habitat by 2100 due to climate change //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164610.htm A study of 12 species of highly migratory fish predators -- including sharks, tuna, and billfish such as marlin and swordfish -- finds that most of them will encounter widespread losses of suitable habitat and redistribution from current habitats in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean (NWA) and the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) by 2100. These areas are among the fastest warming ocean regions and are projected to increase between 1-6°C (+1-10°F) by the end of the century, a sign of climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:46:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164610.htm The oldest and fastest evolving moss in the world might not survive climate change //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130617.htm A 390-million-year-old moss called Takakia lives in some of Earth's most remote places, including the icy cliffs of the Tibetan Plateau. In a decade-long project, a team of scientists climbed some of the tallest peaks in the world to find Takakia, sequence its DNA for the first time, and study how climate change is impacting the moss. Their results show that Takakia is one of the fastest evolving species ever studied -- but it likely isn't evolving fast enough to survive climate change. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130617.htm Land-sea relationship is major driver of coral reef health outcomes //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130608.htm New research indicates that mitigating both local land and sea-based human impacts, especially in terms of pollutants and over-fishing, provides coral reef ecosystems with the best opportunity to persist under climate change. Along some highly populated areas on the shorelines of Hawai'i, wastewater pollution and urban runoff combine with fishing pressures to put immense stress on coral reefs. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130608.htm 绝大多数海洋保护区管理climate change in mind //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181907.htm Scientific findings don't always translate neatly into actions, especially in conservation and resource management. The disconnect can leave academics and practitioners disheartened and a bit frustrated. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:19:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181907.htm City-dwelling wildlife demonstrate 'urban trait syndrome' //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110948.htm City life favors species that are adaptable and not too fussy about what they eat, among other characteristics. A worldwide consortium of scientists calls the resulting collection of traits an 'Urban Trait Syndrome.' Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:09:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110948.htm Bat activity lower at solar farm sites //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110908.htm The activity level of six bat species was significantly reduced at solar farm sites, researchers have observed. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:09:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110908.htm Study reveals successful strategies for removing invasive caimans from Florida Everglades //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121910.htm A new study reveals how a succession of strategies can take control of an invasive species population. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121910.htm In the treetops: Ecologist studies canopy soil abundance, chemistry //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123807.htm Ecologists examined the distribution patterns of canopy soils, and their soil properties, across Costa Rican forests. The researchers suggest canopy soil may store more carbon than previously thought. Consideration of the time needed for reforestation of system with tree canopies should include the time needed for canopy mat regrowth. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:38:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123807.htm Kordofan giraffes face local extinction if poaching continues //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123704.htm Poaching of two Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffes per year could result in extinction in just 15 years within Cameroon's Bénoué National Park without intervention. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:37:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123704.htm Tropical trees use social distancing to maintain biodiversity //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803141706.htm Tropical forests can harbor hundreds of species of trees in one square mile. Researchers reveal key factors in the spatial distribution of adult trees. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:17:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803141706.htm Scientists dig into wildfire predictions, long-term impacts //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802162517.htm Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range and intensity in response to a changing climate. Scientists are working on several fronts to better understand and predict these events and what they mean for the carbon cycle and biodiversity. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:25:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802162517.htm Nature's kitchen: how a chemical reaction used by cooks helped create life on Earth //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132018.htm A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening deep in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life. Known as the Maillard reaction after the French scientist who discovered it, the process converts small molecules of organic carbon into bigger molecules known as polymers. In the kitchen, it is used to create flavors and aromas out of sugars. But a research team argues that on the sea floor, the process has had a more fundamental effect, where it has helped to raise oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, to create the conditions for complex life forms to emerge and thrive on Earth. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:20:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132018.htm Study analyzes nearshore California marine heatwaves and cold spells amid changing climate conditions //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802105839.htm Human-caused climate change has also caused extreme ocean temperatures and conditions with detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems and ocean-related ecology. A new study explores ocean temperature data along California's Coast, finding that certain environmental conditions and the state of the ocean led to an enhanced risk for marine heatwaves and cold spells, conditions that scientists and environmental managers will need to monitor to preserve and protect vital ecosystems critical to the California ocean economy, known as the Blue Economy. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:58:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802105839.htm