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- Genetic diversity is on the decline, but this trend can be slowed2025-02-06
Genetic diversity is crucial to the ability of animals and plants to adapt to changes in the climate and environment. A major international meta-analysis, published in the journal Nature, shows that …
- Piscivorous herring – a unique fish in the Baltic Sea ecosystem2025-01-07
In the coastal areas of the Baltic Sea, unusually large herring are sometimes caught, which has long raised questions. Are these large herring a separate population, or are they individuals that have …
- Entirely new mushroom species discovered in Sweden2024-12-05
A researcher at Uppsala University has discovered four new mushrooms for science, three of which are found in Sweden – where they are already threatened with extinction. It is a case of hidden species …
- Photosynthesis under threat in an increasingly warm world2024-10-21
The basis of all life on Earth is photosynthesis. So, what happens if it is disrupted? Today, advanced measurement tools can reveal how climate change is affecting plants’ ability to process the …
- Adaptability of trees persists after millions of years2024-10-17
Seven of the most common forest trees in Europe have been shown to be able to shelter their genetic diversity from major shifts in environmental conditions. This is despite their ranges having shrunk …
- Are cows pickier than goats?2024-09-20
To answer this question, Linnaeus collected 643 different plant species that were then fed to horses, cows, pigs, sheep and goats. The results were carefully compiled but not analysed until now, 275 …
- Pollinating bumblebees give it a fair shake2024-09-19
Bumblebees collect pollen by various methods. Some types of flowers, such as potato plants, need tougher treatment to make them release their pollen. In these cases, the bee uses a technique called …
- Krill provide insights into how marine species can adapt to warmer waters2024-08-01
Krill in our northern waters show how key marine species can adapt genetically to cope with climate change. This is the discovery made by researchers at Uppsala University in collaboration with an …
- She wants to know what drives variation in flowers2024-05-24
It can seem like there is an immense variation in colours, shapes and scents among flowers. But plant ecologist Nina Sletvold hopes she can contribute new insights into plant diversity and evolution …
- New larks revealed in Africa2023-12-27
Researchers at Uppsala University, together with colleagues at the Swedish Museum of Natural History, the University of Gothenburg, and institutions in seven other countries, have studied the …
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