Animals Carnivore gut microbes offer insight into health of wild ecosystems Adam M A new study finds that the microbial ecosystem in the guts of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habita... read more
Biology Scientists envision a 'stock market' for species to put a price tag on actions that pose risks to biodiversity Adam M Species have objective value, but they also provide ecosystem services with significant economic value, such as the pollination of our crops... read more
Ecosystems How much spring nitrogen to apply? Weather before planting may provide an idea Adam M With the rising cost of nitrogen fertilizers and their impact on air and water quality, University of Illinois researchers want to help fa... read more
Ecosystems Forests: Spatial elements of biodiversity, threats to forest ecosystems from homogeneity Adam M The relevance of spatial dimensions of biodiversity for the good functioning of naturally occurring forests is highlighted in a study from t... read more