Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University
@nclneg.bsky.social
Information about ecological networks, papers and news from the group led by @dmevans.bksy.social at Newcastle University, UK
Important article on the bond between pollinators and human health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees
Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result
theguardian.com
NEW PREPRINT: Shock propagation in global crop trade networks: mapping direct, indirect and mitigation pathways. doi.org/10.31220/agr... led by Clive Emary
Shock propagation in global crop trade networks: mapping direct, indirect and mitigation pathways. | agriRxiv
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NEW PAPER: Dietary RNA: Integration of RNA Data Offers a Potential Paradigm Shift for Molecular Dietary Analyses in @molecology.bsky.social Resources and led by @jordancuff.bsky.social dx.doi.org/10.1111/1755...
Dietary RNA: Integration of RNA Data Offers a Potential Paradigm Shift for Molecular Dietary Analyses
Just over two decades ago, DNA-based dietary analysis promised to advance the resolution, sensitivity, and speed with which we could detect and identify trophic interactions. Since then, these approa....
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NEW PAPER: Ecoacoustics for context-rich direct and indirect trophic interaction data and ecological network construction doi.org/10.1111/2041... led by Will Dawson @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social
Ecoacoustics for context‐rich direct and indirect trophic interaction data and ecological network construction
Understanding species interactions is critical for ecology and conservation, yet conventional network construction methods often lack spatiotemporal resolution and important contextual information...
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Thank you @dmevans.bsky.social @fabusovam.bsky.social @nclneg.bsky.social for this wonderful dispatch on our paper 🤩
Madeleine Fabušová@fabusovam.bsky.social · 6mo agoGreat new research shows that light pollution prevents activity in the critical twilight period (just after sunset) in a moth and spider species. 🕷️🦋💡- this calls for mitigations targeting this critical time period. Read more in our dispatch: www.cell.com/current-biol...
NEW PAPER: Application of a novel molecular diagnostic method to examine the spatio‐temporal trends of Carcelia iliaca, a larval parasitoid of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)@respublications.bsky.social - led by Kyle Miller resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Application of a novel molecular diagnostic method to examine the spatio‐temporal trends of Carcelia iliaca, a larval parasitoid of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)
The oak processionary moth is an invasive pest in the United Kingdom that threatens biodiversity and public health, with rising control costs highlighting the need for sustainable management alterna...
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Check out our Dispatches article in @currentbiology.bsky.social www.cell.com/current-biol...
Light pollution: Should twilight be the focus of mitigations for biodiversity?
New research shows that typical levels of artificial light at night can simultaneously suppress early-night activity and disrupt navigation cues in nocturnal arthropods. These findings identify twilig...
cell.com
PAPER ACCEPTED: Application of a Novel Molecular Diagnostic Method to Examine the Spatio-Temporal Trends of Carcelia iliaca, a Larval Parasitoid of Oak Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) led by @kyleamiller.bsky.social
We were delighted to support the national emergency briefing on climate change and biodiversity loss in Westminster this morning. Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.
If you work in this area (road safety, lighting specialists, ecologists) then please join our Knowledge Network (information below)
Newcastle University@newcastleuni.bsky.social · 9mo ago"Our research at Newcastle University was the first to show a direct link between street lighting and local insect declines" A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇ https://bit.ly/49TlB7N #WeAreNCL
Researchers in the group are leading the work package on evidence synthesis for street light mitigation. Do get in touch if you’d like to contribute via the Knowledge Network
Darren Evans@dmevans.bsky.social · 9mo agoIf you are interested in helping us to mitigate the impacts of light pollution #ALAN on biodiversity, and work on street lighting mitigation and road safety, consider joining our Knowledge Network: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Time to rethink nature conservation? 🌍 Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...
Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES
Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. We're working towards a world in which nature and people thrive.
britishecologicalsociety.org
In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments. www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/... @sciencesncl.bsky.social
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Time to rethink nature conservation? Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk @pettorelli.bsky.social
We’re looking to increase the size of our #volunteer pool to be called on occasionally on an ad-hoc basis depending upon availability. Volunteers must be 18+ years & based in the UK. Do you want to know more? See: bit.ly/ECTOpportuni... #Volunteering #Ecology #LongTermExperiments 🌏
All 7 chapters of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment report are available to download! This report, co-chaired by UKCEH's Prof Paula Harrison and with contributions by 165 experts from 57 countries, explores interconnections among biodiversity, water, food &health www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess... 🧪
🚨 The Govt has just published its Carbon Budget Delivery Plan - we are calling for nature to be at the heart of net zero “Only nature can put the ‘net’ in ‘net zero’, by restoring landscapes with woodlands, peatlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows" Read here👇 www.wcl.org.uk/only-nature-...
Come join our lab and explore the fascinating bird ecoacoustics 🐦🔊 PhD advert below!
Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University@nclneg.bsky.social · 9mo agoPhD opportunity - Listening to Food Webs: Ecoacoustic insights into Bird Predator–Prey Networks in Changing Landscapes, with @btobirds.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk and @sciencesncl.bsky.social iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
Join our group @nclneg.bsky.social for this cool PhD project! 🔊🐦🌿🪰 Looking for impactful research, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a great research culture? Consider applying! ⬇️
Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University@nclneg.bsky.social · 9mo agoPhD opportunity - Listening to Food Webs: Ecoacoustic insights into Bird Predator–Prey Networks in Changing Landscapes, with @btobirds.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk and @sciencesncl.bsky.social iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
PhD opportunity - Listening to Food Webs: Ecoacoustic insights into Bird Predator–Prey Networks in Changing Landscapes, with @btobirds.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk and @sciencesncl.bsky.social iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
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Fantastic work by Tom Atkins at the Great Big Green event in Rothbury, gathering public perceptions of amenity grasslands and potential for boosting biodiversity @sciencesncl.bsky.social #socioecologicalnetworks
📣 Just a few days to go until we welcome you to the Toon! Induction Week starts Monday and The Big Welcome is your chance to meet friends, explore campus, connect with tutors & kick off your Uni journey 🎉Check your schedule & get involved! #WeAreNCL #TheBigWelcome
Thanks to Max Tercel for chairing a session at #EcoNet2025 and for giving a talk to us and @foragingecology.bsky.social at our joint group meeting on Monday
The dark side of bright lights, with reference to some of our #ALAN work here @sciencesncl.bsky.social india.mongabay.com/2025/09/the-...
The dark side of bright lights
LED light overuse is pushing brightness up 10% each year, faster than the global average, threatening wildlife, human life and the dark sky.
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What a buzzing time at #EcoNet2025! Was thrilled to get to share some of my PhD work and to meet so many lovely researchers! Thanks so much to all the organizers. @foragingecology.bsky.social with a strong showing and a prize winning talk by @beatricedale.bsky.social 🐝🌳
It’s the end of #EcoNet2025 and what better way to celebrate than an exploration of Bamburgh Castle and walk on the beach
Really happy to have participated in #EcoNet2025 this week. Such an inspiring symposium with amazing people, can’t wait for the next one!
Darren Evans@dmevans.bsky.social · 11mo agoFine new frameworks presented by @blancaac.bsky.social that bridge scales in mutualistic networks, and hopefully beyond
Another fantastic #Econet2025— had such a great time! So many inspiring talks, new ideas, and great conversations. Already looking forward to the next one in… Brazil!!! 🇧🇷
Darren Evans@dmevans.bsky.social · 11mo agoIt’s the end of #EcoNet2025 and what better way to celebrate than an exploration of Bamburgh Castle and walk on the beach
