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In the Tropics, woody vines make lightning more deadly for forests
… “ Lightning is a major cause of tree death and forest disturbance , yet it has been understudied as an agent of … notes. “When lianas are in the canopy, they amplify the effects of lightning strikes, resulting in more severe … 85% of damaged trees (1,434 of 1,681). These included: (1) physical contact with a liana, (2) physical contact with a …
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How Lyme disease became unstoppable
… was experiencing eye problems, perhaps due to the lingering effects of Lyme. To help me understand how the town of … and beyond. And with their high tolerance for human disturbance and penchant for chopped-up landscapes, backyard … north. And as Ostfeld has stated in interviews with other publications, it is likely doing the same for the …
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Antidepressant pollution alters crayfish behavior, with impacts to stream ecosystems
… pollution alters crayfish behavior, with impacts to stream ecosystems Increased foraging and reduced … streams and rivers globally, but little is known about its effects on animals and ecosystems. A new study , … In people, ‘metabolism’ refers to a collection of chemical processes that regulate bodily functions essential …
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Dr. Jazlynn Hall
… carbon under various development, climate change, and disturbance scenarios to determine potential carbon … in ecology, hydrology, and geography to identify the effects of forest disturbance from extreme events on carbon sequestration and streamflow in Puerto Rico. Through funding from the NSF-GRFP …
ltumblety - 11/10/2023 - 15:34
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Dr. Winslow D. Hansen
… forest ecology, social-ecological resilience, natural disturbance 845 677-7600 … of the SORTIE-ND forest model, forecasting climate change effects on forests of the eastern US, modeling light … disturbance from extreme events on carbon sequestration and streamflow in Puerto Rico. She holds a BS in Geography and a …
ltumblety - 11/15/2023 - 14:15
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Dr. David L. Strayer
… Expertise Hudson River, invasive species, streams strayerd@caryinstitute.org Dave Strayer … whose current work focuses on measuring the long-term effects of zebra mussels on the Hudson River ecosystem, and … of species and ecosystems. In addition to his scientific publications, Strayer has written several dozen essays for …
ltumblety - 11/10/2023 - 15:40
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In the tropics, nitrogen-fixing trees take a hit from herbivores
… , a Tropical Forest Ecologist at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and co-author on the paper, explains, … across species, and included: nutrient concentrations, physical defenses, leaf toughness, and chemical similarity. Overall, fixers experienced 26% more …
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Impaired wild mice survive and thrive as well as unimpaired counterparts
… White-footed mice are able to survive and thrive with physical impairments. A new study in Proceedings of the … Richard Ostfeld, a disease ecologist at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, comments, “Results of our long-term … Francesca I., Oggenfuss Kelly and Ostfeld Richard S. 2021. Effects of physical impairments on fitness correlates of the …
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Dr. Danielle Hare
… Ecologist Expertise aquatic ecology, ecosystem ecology, stream ecology, hydrology, hydrogeology … , and Dr. Emily Bernhardt to evaluate trends in stream biogeochemical fluxes at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest …
ltumblety - 02/05/2024 - 09:36
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Can humans be part of healthy ecosystems?
… CrowdScience listener Teri has witnessed the harmful effects of development on natural habitats near her home, and wonders whether we can ever function as part of a healthy ecosystem. We look for answers in Teri’s home state, …