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Entries in Research Briefs (340)

Wednesday
Sep022009

Can golf courses provide good habitat?

As golf courses have spread across the world, researchers investigate whether they can provide good habitat for frogs and other wetland fauna in urban areas...read more

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Wednesday
Sep022009

Shifting baselines confound river restoration

Scientists argue that population numbers of riparian fish, mussels, and mammals were historically much greater than many restoration planners realize today...read more

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Tuesday
Sep012009

Migratory birds not so picky about rest areas

Monday
Aug312009

Can flightless insects cross roads?

Managing protected areas means dealing with a network of paved and dirt roads. A study looks at how different types of roads affect insect dispersal...read more

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Friday
Aug282009

Influences on hybridization between native and invasive fish

Introduced fish are hybridizing with native species threatening them with extinction. A new study explores factors influencing the problem...read more

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Thursday
Aug272009

Getting the most conservation bang for your buck...

Scientists test a method for prioritizing carnivore conservation that combines biology with the economics of land acquisition...read more

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Thursday
Aug272009

Engineering rock pools from seawalls

Is it possible to take seawalls with little biodiversity and engineer rock pools teeming with marine life? A new study finds out...read more

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Wednesday
Aug262009

Old vs. new wind turbines: a look at wildlife fatality

Old-style wind turbines have killed thousands of birds a year in the Altamont Pass. Researchers find out if the new models are better. ...read more

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Wednesday
Aug262009

Reducing bat mortality at wind farms: testing a new method

Wind farms may be good for clean energy but they can be deadly for bats. A new study looks at measures to reduce the impact...read more

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Tuesday
Aug252009

Scientists discover possible cause for American honeybee collapse