Insects represent the largest group of migratory animals in terms of species and biomass, yet the relative contributions of population‐associated genetic differentiation and environmental plasticity to insect migration remain unclear. Here, we integrate population genomics with common garden experiments to infer the geographic origins of immigrant populations and evaluate population‐ and developmental‐temperature‐associated va...

Purpose of review This review traces the development of mini forestry crawlers (MFCs) from earlier small-scale skidding machines to modern remote-controlled tool carriers, and evaluates their current applications, technological characteristics, operational performance, safety, soil impact, ergonomics, and automation potential. Recent findings Recent studies show that MFCs have evolved from simple extraction-oriented machines i...

Geobacter bacteria produce multiheme c -type cytochrome nanowires that are involved in long-range extracellular electron transfer. The ability of these protein nanowires to conduct electrical current makes them promising candidates for electronic devices, offering several functional and sustainable advantages over traditional materials. Therefore, this study focused on synthesizing hybrid protein fibers that mimic the natural...

A substantial literature has developed on facultative endosymbionts of insects, often portrayed as having large effects on their hosts, ranging from mutualistic to parasitic. The aphid endosymbiont Regiella insecticola occurs naturally in Myzus persicae and has potential biocontrol applications. Here, we examined the effects of native Regiella in two clones of M. persicae from Australia collected two decades apart, to assess w...

Melophorus anderseni is a thermophilic ant species that nests near colonies of Iridomyrmex on which it conducts brood raids. We examined its colony founding behavior and foraging ecology to evaluate possible mechanisms that may facilitate interspecific nest raiding, as well as determine if it is a parasite or specialist predator. Specifically, we (1) examined colony establishment and survival, (2) patterns of worker activity (...

Impact evaluation of conservation actions is a crucial step in global efforts to curb the biodiversity crisis. Through robust impact evaluation, practitioners can assess the effectiveness of conservation strategies and optimize the use of limited resources. Despite a proliferation of methods and tools for evaluating conservation impact, no standardized method exists to assess and compare the impact, and global contribution, of...

Fresh groundwater resources in coastal regions are vital for modern society, but are under considerable pressure due to population growth, seasonal peaks in demand, pollution and climate change. In recent years, interest in offshore freshened groundwater (OFG) has surged, as potential resource for addressing these challenges. Recent studies have documented OFG occurrences on many continental margins and islands, with global vo...

The transition from traditional animal-based approaches and assessments to New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) marks a scientific revolution in regulatory toxicology, with the potential of enhancing human and environmental protection. However, implementing the effective use of NAMs in regulatory toxicology has proven to be challenging, and so far, efforts to facilitate this change frequently focus on singular technical, psycholo...