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Tag Archives: Ecology
Climate patterns shape forest wildfire recovery
An alternating north–south drought cycle in the western US restricts seedlings’ ability to regenerate after fires. Continue reading
Physics Technique Reveals Hidden Bugs to Bats
Strategic angles help bats hunt stationary bugs on leaves. Continue reading
Ultrafast signalling among aquatic single-celled organisms
Colonies of Spirostomum ambiguum synchronize to release toxins that may deter predators. Continue reading
Eelgrass declines pose a mystery
Scientists want to know why eelgrass is on the decline in some areas of Puget Sound and not others. The answer will affect future strategies for protecting one of the ecosystem’s most critical saltwater plants. Continue reading
Posted in Encyclopedia of Puget Sound
Tagged Conservation, Ecology, Eel Grass, Environment, Marine Biology, Pacific Northwest
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Exploring the environmental impact of quantum dots
The speed with which microbes in a simplified ecosystem absorb the nanomaterials is raising concerns about the effect on organisms higher in the food chain. Continue reading
Posted in Physics Today
Tagged Ecology, Energy, Environment, microbiology, Physics Today, Toxicology
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Where has all the Flora Gone?
Diversity of European alpine plant life may be shrinking. Continue reading
Posted in Physics Today
Tagged Climate Change, Down to Earth, Ecology, Physics Today, Plants & Animals
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It’s Becoming a Smaller World, After All
Climate change may cause both animal and plant species to shrink in size, which in turn could impact soil productivity. Continue reading
Posted in Physics Today
Tagged Climate Change, Down to Earth, Ecology, Physics Today
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Tree Leaves Fight Pollution
Environmental organizations keep reminding us that we need to reduce pollution and greenhouse gases. But plants are already doing their part. Continue reading
ScienceShot: Black-and-White Butterflies Show Their True Colors
Women notice flashy, well-dressed gentlemen. But so do thieves, eager for an obvious target. The same holds true in the animal kingdom. Continue reading
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