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Extreme Temperature Events Could Increase the Impact of Pesticides on Bees

Temperature influences how badly pesticides affect bees' behaviour, suggesting uncertain impacts under climate change, according to a new study.

23 Mar 2023

How Does Climate Change Impact Parasite Biodiversity?

Fewer parasites in US waters may appear to many to be a positive factor. However, Kennesaw State University biologist believes the trend indicates a potential threat to fish and other wildlife.

21 Mar 2023

Expert Offers Insights on How Plants Weather Up-and-Down Temperatures

A West Virginia University expert is offering insights on the effects lingering winter weather and fluctuating temperatures could have on trees, shrubs and flowers heading into the official start of spring on Monday, March 20.

20 Mar 2023

Investigating the Extent of Human–Eagle Interactions on Dairy Farms

Bald eagles in northwestern Washington state have now become a blessing to dairy farmers, curbing pests and eliminating animal carcasses from their farms as they seek out new foods as climate change has modified their normal diet of salmon carcasses, according to a new study.

17 Mar 2023

Restoring Tropical Biomes for Climate Mitigation

Brazil must maintain and restore its dry forests and savannas to meet its climate goals, says recent research.

16 Mar 2023

Study Shows the Effects of Air Pollution on Mating Behavior in Flies

Insect sexual communication relies to a significant extent on pheromones, chemical attractants that specifically allow males and females of a species to mate.

16 Mar 2023

Extreme Heat and Drought can Reduce Crop Yields

From 1980 to 2009, farmers faced an ever-increasing chance of having to deal with a growing season that was too hot and dry for their crops, according to a new study from an international team led by researchers at Aalto University.

14 Mar 2023

Important Contributors to Carbon Export in the Arctic’s Major Rivers

Carbon cycling through the environment is an important part of life on Earth.

14 Mar 2023

Scientists Investigate How Microplastics Alter N Availability in Soil

Plastic films are among the most significant sources of terrestrial microplastics (MPs), forming unique microbial niches in soils known as plastispheres.

13 Mar 2023