Shapeshifters symposium
It was a great pleasure to give a talk and participate in the Shapeshifters Symposium, Plasticity Here, There, and Everywhere,
Continue readingAdaptation across generations
The traditional view holds that evolution occurs through natural selection acting on gradual, random mutations. For much of the last
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The Collared Dove’s mysterious spread
The Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) has undergone one of the greatest natural avian colonisations in history. The Collared Dove’s
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The Interdependence of Species: How Ecosystems Function as a Whole
What is Species Interdependence? Ecosystems are webs of interdependent species. In our book, Understanding Living Systems, we discussed life on
Continue readingClimate change and Aquatic Osmoregulation
Climate-Driven Disruptions of Water and Salt Balance Climate change is changing the water and salt balance of the world’s aquatic
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The Importance of Biodiversity for Ecosystem Resilience
What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to the variety of organisms living in different habitats and ecosystems. For example, researchers commonly
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The human threat to turtles
Human threat to turtles We are killing turtles through our egregious quest for energy and food, driven by habitat destruction,
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Pine Martens could help Red Squirrels
Pine Martens as Red Squirrel Niche Protectors Pine Martens could help red squirrels. Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis, introduced to the
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How Ecological Intelligence Can Solve Today’s Environmental Problems
Understanding Ecological Intelligence In our book, Understanding Living Systems, and in previous posts, we discussed how organisms use ecological intelligence
Continue readingThe Interconnectedness of Ecosystems
Interconnectedness of Ecosystems We Rethink Nature: Moving Beyond Competition Ecology is the scientific study of how living organisms interact with
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The Role of Insects in Ecosystem Health
Understanding the Role of Insects in Ecosystems They are all around us. They are pretty much everywhere. Yet, we still
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