Floral electric fields signal to bees
Flowers have varying electrical fields that can be sensed by bees and attract them to come pollinate the flower.
Ecology
Roots and fungi act as carbon sinks
Roots aren't just for absorbing water. This paper shows that roots and associated fungi in subarctic forests act as carbon sinks.
Caffeine in floral nectar enhances bee memory
Caffeine found in the nectar of some flowers enhanced the memory of reward in bees causing them to return more frequently to those flowers.
Pharmaceutical pollution alters fish behavior
Environmental pollution by pharmaceuticals shown to alter the behavior of fish in natural populations causing ecological and evolutionary consequences.
Corals cue fish to remove seaweeds
Corals use chemical signals to attract mutualistic fish that remove competing seaweeds that would otherwise hinder coral growth.
Influence of plate tectonics on subterranian evolution
This article describes how plate tectonics influenced the evolution of subterranean water crustaceans.
Coastal eutrophication driving salt marsh loss
Nutrient enrichment is shown to be a driver for salt marsh loss by decreasing below-ground plant mass and increasing rates of microbial decomposition.
Oceanic nitrogen levels regulated by plankton diversity
Models show that plankton diversity and ocean circulation are important to the balance of nitrogen in the ocean.
Effects of vegetaton on precipitation
Higher rates of precipitation are observed when the air has previously passed over a vegetated area. Deforestation may thus lead to decreased rainfall in the tropics.
Environmental changes leading to biodiversity loss
Deforestation and environmental changes outside protected areas show an impact on biodiversity and ecosystem function within protected regions.
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