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Warming climate could turn ocean plankton microbes into carbon emitters

New research finds that a warming climate could flip globally abundant microbial communities from carbon sinks to carbon emitters, potentially triggering climate change tipping points.

Migratory bats tracked for the first time ever, using new algorithm

Migratory bats near wind turbines can be tracked by new radar technology.

The BES response to the UK government’s Life Sciences for Growth package

The BES calls for UK government to broaden investments in life sciences as ecological funding falls behind other disciplines.

Welcoming our new BES journal Associate Editors

The British Ecological Society journals are delighted to announce 148 new Associate Editors who have joined the Editorial Boards following our latest open call.

How can we balance wildlife conservation with public access to nature? 

At the BES People, Policy & Planet event in April we brought together 45 ecologists, practitioners, healthcare workers and policymakers to debate balancing wildlife conservation with public access to nature.

Cambridge wildflower meadow boosts biodiversity, says new study

Examining the effects of planting a wildflower meadow in the historic grounds of King’s College, Cambridge

Citizen science used to track mosquitoes

Hungarian researchers use citizen science reports to map mosquito distribution across the country.

Mental Health Awareness Week: the benefits of access to nature

How can nature help improve and support our mental health? Three experts: an ecologist, a mental health nursing lecturer and a psychotherapist, share their insights.

Can salt marshes cut flood prevention costs?

A collaborative paper investigates the effects of salt marshes for flood protection

How to plan an Annual Meeting workshop: 5 tips for success

You can now submit an idea to run your own workshop at BES2023

Vote for REED in the National Diversity Awards

The REED Network has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards and they need your vote!

Dark web wildlife trade investigated by Adelaide research team

Researchers have identified 153 species being traded on dark web marketplaces

How can we increase forest productivity?

Understanding the role of species abundances is critical for guiding ecosystem conservation and management efforts.

Inclusive authorship reduces barriers to participation

Nutrient Network publications include substantial contributions by all authors, documented in detail.

Insect evolution patterns confirmed using new imaging technique

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Warming climate could turn ocean plankton microbes into carbon emitters

Migratory bats tracked for the first time ever, using new algorithm

The BES response to the UK government’s Life Sciences for Growth package

Welcoming our new BES journal Associate Editors

How can we balance wildlife conservation with public access to nature?

Cambridge wildflower meadow boosts biodiversity, says new study

Citizen science used to track mosquitoes

Mental Health Awareness Week: the benefits of access to nature

Can salt marshes cut flood prevention costs?

How to plan an Annual Meeting workshop: 5 tips for success

Vote for REED in the National Diversity Awards

Dark web wildlife trade investigated by Adelaide research team

How can we increase forest productivity?

Inclusive authorship reduces barriers to participation

How can we balance wildlife conservation with public access to nature? 