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To effectively protect biodiversity in an era of climate change, ecologists first have to know where animal and plant species ...

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For years, giant prehistoric insects were considered proof that Earth once needed oxygen-rich air to sustain oversized life ...

Ecological network rewiring occurs when either natural variation or anthropogenic change alters the nodes of a network and/or the strength of its links. In this Review, the authors discuss common ...

Contributed by Ian J. Bateman; received April 20, 2024; accepted October 3, 2024; reviewed by Roy Brouwer, Catherine L. Kling, and Marije Schaafsma This contribution is part of the special series of ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.