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Biology
Native bee populations can bounce back after the bees move
The native honeybee sits on the purple flower on the left, while the honeybee sits on the yellow flower on the right. Credit: Margarita López-Uribe Managed bees can affect native bee populations when introduced into new areas, but a study led by researchers in Pennsylvania shows that under certain conditions, if the appeary leaves, the native bee will be It…
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The conservation paradox: Invasive species are often threatened in their native habitats
Wild rabbits are endangered in their native Europe. In other parts of the world, such as Australia, this species has been introduced and is present in large numbers. Credit: Alexis Lours Introduced species introduced by humans are one of the main causes of global species decline, and were partly responsible for 60% of species that have gone extinct around the…
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Biology
Using endangered grassland species to create beautiful native wildflower meadows in urban centers
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Urban roads may seem like an unusual place to preserve endangered grassland species. But my new research shows that plants from these ecosystems can be used to create beautiful, biodiverse urban wildflower meadows. This means that cities can also help restore nature. Species-rich grass ecosystems are among the most endangered plant communities on Earth. Grassy ecosystems…
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Other Sciences
How immigrant families pass on their native language to their children depends on their personal history.
Credit: RDNE Stock Project from Pexels According to Statistics Canada, one in four Canadians had at least one native language other than English or French in 2021. Many people grow up with a family heritage language such as Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish or Arabic as part of their family cultural heritage. But why are some families successful in passing on their…
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