If you’ve ever wondered how the monarch butterfly got its spots, University of Georgia researchers may have just found the answer.
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‘Shoebox’ Satellites Help Scientists Understand Trees and Global Warming
The early blooms of some of Washington D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms this year set off a flurry of questions: Were trees communicating sensitivity to climate change?
Cryo Conservation – A Cool Solution to Saving Species From Extinction
In the face of the biodiversity crisis, and alarming data showing a 69% decline in global animal populations since 1970, researchers are banking on a cool solution to help save species from extinction.
Stalled Evolution: How Climate Change May Limit Insect Biodiversity
Research explores how a warming world could impact ecosystems and derail the development of new species.
Supersized Fruit Eater Database on Climate Change Frontline
To conserve precious and fragile biodiversity hotspots, a crucial step is knowing how the fruit eaters are doing.
New Study Reveals Global Reservoirs Are Becoming Emptier
Using satellite data from more than 7,000 global reservoirs, Texas A&M researchers found that while total storage capacity has increased, the filling rate is lower than expected.