As climate change alters environments across the globe, scientists have discovered that in response, many species are shifting the timing of major life events, such as reproduction.
articles
New Research Suggests Heat Waves Could Lead to Avian Population Decline
Understanding how birds respond to climate change is a critical area of research that Elizabeth Derryberry, associate professor in the UT Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and her colleagues are racing to understand, including the increased prevalence and intensity of heat waves.
Robotic Lightning Bugs Take Flight
Inspired by fireflies, researchers create insect-scale robots that can emit light when they fly, which enables motion tracking and communication.
Innovative Rainwater Harvesting Systems Keep University of Guelph Arboretum Green
Conserving city groundwater while nurturing plants and gardens at the University of Guelph Arboretum is the dual purpose of a rainwater harvesting system upgraded this month at a campus greenhouse.
eDNA: Bringing Biodiversity to the Surface
On January 1, 2020 the Republic of Palau implemented one of the world's largest marine protected areas.
Dangerous Viruses Can Survive in Fresh Water by Clinging to Plastic Waste, Study Finds
Viruses are able to survive in fresh water by clinging to microscopic pieces of plastic, posing a potential threat to public health, according to a new study.