Survey reveals UK butterfly winners and losers in the wake of record high temperatures

Some butterflies are expanding their ranges as the climate changes, others are dwindling.

Marcus Rhodes, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter • conversation
April 3, 2024 ~6 min

This AI early warning system could limit Asian hornet invasions

New AI tech could identify Asian hornets and help scientists eradicate invading colonies.

Peter Kennedy, Research Fellow, Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter • conversation
April 3, 2024 ~5 min


Why Australia has koalas and Spain has squirrels

Ancient geographic isolation had a profound influence on the evolution of distinct mammal communities around the globe, a new study finds.

Emilie Lorditch-Michigan State • futurity
March 28, 2024 ~7 min

The next pandemic? It’s already here for Earth’s wildlife

Bird flu is decimating species already threatened by climate change and habitat loss.

Diana Bell, Professor of Conservation Biology, University of East Anglia • conversation
March 11, 2024 ~7 min

The Anthropocene is not an epoch − but the age of humans is most definitely underway

Scientists have been debating the start of the Anthropocene Epoch for 15 years. I was part of those discussions, and I agree with the vote rejecting it.

Erle C. Ellis, Professor of Geography and Environmental Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
March 5, 2024 ~7 min

Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood

The nutritional needs of bees are complex and monoculture crops aren’t providing a diverse diet. Introducing more diverse wildflower meadows and green spaces could benefit wild pollinators.

Ellen Baker, PhD Candidate, Nutritional Ecology, University of Oxford • conversation
March 1, 2024 ~6 min

Unclear biodiversity picture could hinder global conservation goals

"Even if policies stopped the decline of animal populations... it will be hard to detect improvements with high certainty..."

McGill University • futurity
Feb. 21, 2024 ~6 min

Satellites map global coral reef biodiversity

"This discovery offers the opportunity of assessing reef biodiversity, at global scale, from orbit."

Diana Udel - U. Miami • futurity
Feb. 20, 2024 ~4 min


Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works

England’s new ‘biodiversity net gain’ policy is ambitious, but researchers have identified flaws and loopholes.

Sophus zu Ermgassen, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Oxford • conversation
Feb. 15, 2024 ~7 min

Pesticides urgently need reform – the UK’s overdue action plan must make these drastic changes

The six-year-late UK national action plan for the sustainable use of pesticides is finally due but experts doubt it will be radical enough.

Dave Goulson, Professor of Biology (Evolution, Behaviour and Environment), University of Sussex • conversation
Feb. 5, 2024 ~8 min

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