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Artificial nests boost African penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design

Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins, but different designs are more effective at different colonies according to a new study.

Novel ecosystems: the new normal?

As humans continue to radically alter the environment, new species assemblages are emerging – combinations of organisms that have never been observed before. What does this changing world mean for ecology?

BES awards 2024 - meet the winners

Our annual awards and prizes recognise distinguished ecologists whose work has benefited the scientific community and society.

Removing culled deer carcasses in Scotland may be draining environments of nutrients

The removal of deer carcasses after deer culls in Scotland, primarily done to prevent overgrazing, is removing hundreds of thousands of kilos of vital nutrients from the environment every year, potentially undermining habitat recovery.

Volunteering on the BES’s Scottish Policy Group

‘While getting involved in policy may take a little bit more time and thought, it is hugely rewarding.’ For Volunteer's Week, Ruth Mitchell, reflects on her time and achievements with the Scottish Policy Group.

Policy hot topics: Our latest POST Fellow on wildfires and life in UK Parliament

The latest BES POST Fellow, Sam Tasker, tells us about his recent placement and his POSTnote on Wildfire risks to UK landscapes.

Healthier diets for disadvantaged communities in England would also benefit the environment

A large scale transition to healthier diets in England, particularly for disadvantaged communities, could deliver a win-win for people and nature.

Capturing Ecology 2023: A celebration of our planet’s vast tapestry of life

From coral reefs at risk from climate change to grasslands haunted by the ghosts of past forests. This year’s winners tell a powerful story about the threats facing our natural environment.

Connecting schools to nature: lessons learnt

Explore the outcomes of our Connecting Schools to Nature project!

Expectation versus reality: the early career researcher’s guide to surviving academia

Advice on how to navigate difficult workplace situations

Biophobias on the rise in urban areas according to new study

17 out of 25 biophobias are increasing their prevalence worldwide.

How can we use TikTok to communicate our work?

Communicating ecology on TikTok can be tricky - here's some tips to help!

Citizen science used to track mosquitoes

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

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