The great tits in this Oxford wood are adapting their breeding times as climate changes – here’s how
Great tits being studied at a woodland near Oxford are adjusting the timings of their breeding season as the climate changes.
April 12, 2024 • ~7 min
Catkins are flowering at different times as climate changes – threatening their pollination and the wildlife that feed on them
As temperatures and rainfall patterns change, the time that trees produce catkins could change and affect wildlife that rely on catkins for food.
April 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Climate change threatens spring wildflowers by speeding up the time when trees leaf out above them
Many beloved wildflowers bloom in early spring, while trees are still bare and the flowers have access to sunlight. Climate change is throwing trees and wildflowers out of sync.
March 14, 2023 • ~9 min
By fact-checking Thoreau's observations at Walden Pond, we showed how old diaries and specimens can inform modern research
Journals, museum collections and other historical sources can provide valuable data for modern ecological studies. But just because a source is old doesn’t make it useful.
Oct. 26, 2022 • ~10 min
Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure
Honey bees, wild and native bees face threats from parasites, pesticides and habitat loss. Shorter winters, more extreme weather and more habitat destruction won’t help.
Oct. 13, 2022 • ~10 min
Birds migrate along ancient routes – here are the latest high-tech tools scientists are using to study their amazing journeys
Satellite telemetry, tiny geolocation tags and passive acoustic recording are providing new insights into bird migration and vital data for conservation.
Sept. 2, 2022 • ~10 min
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