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Soil moisture matters, even in tropical rainforests
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New research shows pretend porpoise sounds are helping conservation efforts
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Ice cave reveals environmental forcing of long-term Pyrenean treeline dynamics
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Rewilding may be a risk worth taking for landowners after Brexit, say Sussex experts
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Environment researchers propose new guidelines for more transparency and reporting of research methods
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Maximizing the carbon and biodiversity benefits of restoration along rivers and streams
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Scientists take to Twitter to study flying ants, starling murmurations and house spiders
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Study uses herbarium samples to understand link between climate change and insect herbivory
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Predicting forest areas with potential of natural regeneration
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New study reveals reasons for huge decline of rare seabird
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Mangrove expansion and climatic warming may help coastal ecosystems keep pace with sea level rise
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Frequent fires make droughts harder for young trees, even in wet eastern forests
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A mathematical method to understand and explore the niche of species
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Kelp forests function differently in warming ocean
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