I could not love this more. The detailed observations and the time and care taken to uncover this relationship between plant and insects profoundly moved me.

Mike Shanahan@mikeshanahan.bsky.social · 2d ago

To discover a new species is one of the great thrills of biology. But to find a new species that does something both unique and utterly unexpected is something few biologists get to experience. It was a great pleasure to learn and write about this research: planetficus.substack.com/p/the-flower... 🧪

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪https://thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-beat-122

To discover a new species is one of the great thrills of biology. But to find a new species that does something both unique and utterly unexpected is something few biologists get to experience. It was a great pleasure to learn and write about this research: planetficus.substack.com/p/the-flower... 🧪

To discover a new species is one of the great thrills of biology. But to find a new species that does something both unique and utterly unexpected is something few biologists get to experience. It was a great pleasure to learn and write about this research: planetficus.substack.com/p/the-flower... 🧪

Researchers have reported an extraordinary example of deceptive mimicry. planetficus.substack.com/p/the-flower...

Researchers have reported an extraordinary example of deceptive mimicry. planetficus.substack.com/p/the-flower...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

A 700-year-old banyan, a vanished trunk and a history that may not be what people thought. For my latest dispatch from Planet Ficus, I spoke to scientist Trina Bose about her new way of dating ancient fig trees — and the remarkable stories they may reveal planetficus.substack.com/p/the-banyan... 🧪🌏

A 700-year-old banyan, a vanished trunk and a history that may not be what people thought. For my latest dispatch from Planet Ficus, I spoke to scientist Trina Bose about her new way of dating ancient fig trees — and the remarkable stories they may reveal planetficus.substack.com/p/the-banyan... 🧪🌏

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Can anyone on the 🧪 and 🌏 lists help Colin with his search?

Colin Schultz@colinschultz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm on the hunt for published research that will let me explore a key question: what will be the unintended side effects on non-target species of a weaker ESA? How do conservation effects, targeting a specific endangered species, ripple out to the wider ecosystem? Any leads are appreciated!

I interviewed Carly Cook, an expert on the alternatives to protected areas known as OECMs*, which are increasingly important but poorly known outside of specialist circles thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/protected-... *other effective area-based conservation measures 🧪🌏

Protected Areas Aren't Enough. What Comes Next?

Q&A with an expert who demystifies the alternatives known as OECMs

thenaturebeat.substack.com

I interviewed Carly Cook, an expert on the alternatives to protected areas known as OECMs*, which are increasingly important but poorly known outside of specialist circles thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/protected-... *other effective area-based conservation measures 🧪🌏

Protected Areas Aren't Enough. What Comes Next?

Q&A with an expert who demystifies the alternatives known as OECMs

thenaturebeat.substack.com

I saw Christopher Nolan's movie The Odyssey last night and was surprised to see that he did not include this key moment from the story -- the point where all is lost and death looks certain for the hero Odysseus.

Mike Shanahan@mikeshanahan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Have you ever noticed the fig tree in The Odyssey? Without it, Odysseus would never have made it home. In my latest dispatch from Planet Ficus, I explore why Homer chose a wild fig to save his hero and why that choice still has something to teach us today.🧪🌏 open.substack.com/pub/planetfi...

Have you ever noticed the fig tree in The Odyssey? Without it, Odysseus would never have made it home. In my latest dispatch from Planet Ficus, I explore why Homer chose a wild fig to save his hero and why that choice still has something to teach us today.🧪🌏 open.substack.com/pub/planetfi...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

I wrote this guide to OECMs (other effective area-based conservation measures) for the Earth Journalism Network but non-journalists may find it useful too. earthjournalism.net/resources/ti... 🧪🌏

I wrote this guide to OECMs (other effective area-based conservation measures) for the Earth Journalism Network but non-journalists may find it useful too. earthjournalism.net/resources/ti... 🧪🌏

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...