July 2017
Biodiversity models: What if unsaturation is the rule? by Mateo et al.
How many different species can coexist in a community? This study proposes the use of models that account for scale when considering biodiversity.
The Sacrifice of the Hanged Monkey by Minsoo Kang
The translation of an ancient text sheds light on the collapse of a mysterious colony.
June 2017
Impact of climate change on direct and indirect species interactions by Lord et al.
The impact of climate change on indirect effects among species may be more powerful than direct effects.
The Hanging Game by Helen Marshall
A deadly rite of passage has unexpected consequences for those who perform it.
May 2017
Global patterns of kelp forest change over the past half-century by Krumhansl et al.
Have kelp forests thrived or declined over the past 50 years? This robust meta-analysis highlights the importance of local influences on kelp communities.
Migratory Patterns of Underground Birds by E. Catherine Tobler
A survivor finds herself searching for others in a world forever changed.
April 2017
A general biodiversity-function relationship is mediated by trophic level
How do changes in biodiversity impact standing biomass? This new paper suggests that herbivores are key components of this relationship in marine systems.
