When we plan wildlife corridors, we usually pick the most charismatic or well-studied species to guide the maps. But new research published in @stacksjournal.bsky.social suggests that's been the wrong approach and offers a better one. Take a look!

Goals-based species selection process for connectivity modeling and planning - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Goals-based species selection process for connectivity modeling and planning

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Turns out we've been thinking about one old-growth animal wrong. The red tree vole, one of the most canopy-dependent mammals in the Pacific Northwest, is assumed to need ancient forests to survive. But new research published in @stacksjournal.bsky.social found the story to be more complex. 🧵

Most researchers aren't blocked by bad ideas or missing data. They're blocked by statistical code that they don't have time to learn. New research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social argues how AI can fix that...without generating a single line of unreliable output.

No coding, no problem: Revolutionizing scientific workflows through workflow-orchestrating AI - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - No coding, no problem: Revolutionizing scientific workflows through workflow-orchestrating AI

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The red tree vole has long been written off as an old-forest species — only at home in ancient Douglas-firs. But a 4-year study of 6,500+ trees in Oregon found them nesting in 30-year-old stands too. The catch? It almost entirely depends on one thing: how big the nest is.

Red tree vole nest site characteristics and persistence in young and old Douglas-fir forests: implications for canopy-dependent species - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Red tree vole nest site characteristics and persistence in young and old Douglas-fir forests: implications for canopy-dependent species

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Fighting an illness? New research shows that while female immune cells appear better at killing infected cells, male cells produce more inflammatory signals instead. The outcome? Identical. New research in Stacks shows why sex differences in immunity don't always translate to different outcomes.

Sex biases in ILC1 phenotypes do not alter immune control of cytomegalovirus - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Sex biases in ILC1 phenotypes do not alter immune control of cytomegalovirus

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1,500% more photos. Zero added scientific insight. New research by Jody Tucker from the Rocky Mountain Research Center & colleagues analyzed >1 million camera trap photos & found that more data isn't always better. Wildlife researchers everywhere, rejoice! #CameraTraps #Ecology #WildlifeResearch

How to avoid the camera trap: the effect of camera settings on occupancy analysis and photo data workload - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - How to avoid the camera trap: the effect of camera settings on occupancy analysis and photo data workload

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We're still looking for a few more reviewers in #Immunology. Are you interested in trying out our new model of peer review? #OpenScience #PeerReview

David Green, PhD@ecologistgreen.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Want to improve peer review AND collaborate on new immunology research? We're looking for reviewers @stacksjournal.bsky.social for a new submission examining mitochondrial gene expression in lupus-afflicted liver tissue. Interested or know someone who might be? Sign up to review or repost 👇

The FOSS4G North America @foss4gna.bsky.social 2025 Special Issue with @stacksjournal.bsky.social is taking shape! We need reviewers for 4 articles: 📝PCA + Convolution Kernels 📝Machine Learning-Optimized Tile Grids 📝Bridge Impacts in Rwanda 📝Gaps in Rural Access DM me to sign up! #gischat #geosky

Is it safe to assume that the isotopes in a single feather or a strand of hair represent those in an animal's entire body? New research in @StacksJournal.bsky.social by Davis & @hanvanzan.bsky.social puts this common ecological shortcut to the test. 🌎🧪🦊 Here’s what they found: 🧵

🌍 New research outlines a global recovery plan for martens, wolverines, fishers & other Guloninae species. By synthesizing expert data from Asia to the Americas, researchers identified Climate Change as the #1 global threat to these sensitive species. 🦊🧪 🔗

A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide

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Why do small carnivores get ignored when thinking about conservation? Species like martens & fishers are important, but their elusive nature makes them incredibly hard to track. A new global study brings together experts to map a path forward for their conservation. 🦊🌍🧪 #ConservationBiology A 🧵

A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide

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So excited to share this exciting new publication from @hanvanzan.bsky.social and her lab. More coming soon! #OpenAccess #ScientificPublishing

Hannah Vander Zanden@hanvanzan.bsky.social · 9mo ago

It was our first publication with @stacksjournal.bsky.social, and I highly encourage others to consider this affordable, open-access journal with an innovative peer review process.

We're so thrilled to be partnering with @foss4gna.bsky.social on this Special Issue! Be on the lookout for some exciting new research on #OpenSource #GIS and #GeoSpatial analytics. 🧪

Michele Tobias, PhD@micheletobias.bsky.social · 10mo ago

If you're presenting research at @foss4gna.bsky.social, join our special issue with @stacksjournal.bsky.social as an author! You can also participate as a reviewer whether or not you're presenting! The call for posters is still open #gischat #geosky #opensource #geospatial www.foss4gna.org/journal

Did you see the new research in @StacksJournal.bsky.social that found 10 of 11 Guloninae species (weasels, martens, wolverines, etc.) are threatened by climate change? 🧪🌍🦊

What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown? - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown?

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We're so excited to help showcase the amazing work at @foss4gna.bsky.social this year with a Special Issue! Be on the lookout for new geospatial research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social! #OpenSource #GIS

Michele Tobias, PhD@micheletobias.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Psst... Wanna hear a secret? Ok, it's not REALLY a secret, but the FOSS4G North America @foss4gna.bsky.social conference is partnering with Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social to publish our first ever special issue from this year year's conference presentations! #gischat #opensource

Did you see the new research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social that revealed pine martens and sables in Siberia may be hybridizing far more often than we thought? Using DNA microsatellites, researchers found that nearly 20% of individuals were actually hybrids. 🦊🌍🧪🧬 🔗 doi.org/10.60102/sta...

Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data

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✨ Did you know @StacksJournal.bsky.social partners with organizations to create collaborative & engaging Special Issues? They’re an affordable and #OpenAccess way to share your community’s research — and we just partnered with 2 more orgs to put some together! 🚀 🧪 #SciPub

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A new study experiments with a low-cost way to monitor den-box use by martens & fishers – temperature loggers. By analyzing the rate of temperature change, researchers correctly identified every fisher and marten den visit—and even distinguished the two species! 🦊🌍🧪

Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels

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When I started @StacksJournal.bsky.social, I thought the hardest part would be building a modern #PeerReview platform. Turns out, it's when you're slowly gaining traction. Some days it's overwhelming. Other days, a researcher says, "We need this so badly." It all keeps me going. 🧪 #SciPub

The pine marten, fisher, wolverine, & similar species are facing more than habitat loss — they also occupy environments threatened by climate change. New peer-reviewed research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social assesses the future of the Guloninae across the globe — and the outlook is rough. 🦊🌍🧪 A 🧵

📣 Just published: Three new articles in the Special Issue from the Martes Working Group. With contributions from leading researchers across Europe, Asia, & North America, this is quickly becoming a comprehensive & important collection.

Special Issue from the Martes Working Group in Stacks Journal

This Special Issue advances research and conservation efforts for fishers, martens, sables, tayras, and wolverines.

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New paper on red wolves from our research lab at the Wolf Conservation Center. We looked at historical and cultural factors that led to the red wolf's extirpation from Alabama. @nywolforg.bsky.social @stacksjournal.bsky.social stacksjournal.org/article/murp...

💡 What if monitoring wildlife was automatic and could even differentiate among species? New research in @StacksJournal.bsky.social shows a novel idea: using the rate of temperature change in den boxes to track martens, fishers, and even sometimes squirrels. 🌍🧪🦊 A 🧵 #WildlifeConservation

Do you think you can always tell a sable from a pine marten just by looking at it? 👀 In the Ural forests, it may be harder than you think. New research reveals how genetic tools can uncover surprising levels of hybridization in the wild. 🧬🦊🌍🧪 A🧵

🦨 Ever wonder how skunks decide where to live in urban landscapes like Chicago? New research from @masonfidino.bsky.social, @lizalehrer.bsky.social, & @sbmagle.bsky.social from @lpzoo.org used nearly a decade of data to find out! 🦊🌍🧪 A 🧵

We are excited to announce the second article from the Martes Working Group Special Issue in @stacksjournal.bsky.social is here! This new research evaluates the morphological, diet, and age-structure differences between two subspecies of fishers. Check it out! #OpenAccess #PeerReview 🧪🦊🌍

New #fisher research in BC reveals there is a distinct population—morphologically, ecologically, & evolutionarily. Does this mean the long-suspected subspecies is finally confirmed? New research from @richweir.bsky.social and the Martes Working Group asked this important question. 🌎🧪🦊 A 🧵

We desperately need innovation in #ScientificPublishing. That’s why we created our new model of double-blind collaborative #peerreview to be transparent, credible, and fair. Reviewers are even calling it fun & refreshing — 2 words I don’t think anyone has ever said about peer review. 🧪

David Green, PhD@ecologistgreen.bsky.social · last yr.

We need new ways to share scientific knowledge, especially as the current ones crumble and exclude more than 50% of good research. But it's imperative that as we build the future of #PeerReview and #ScientificPublishing, we make things more fair, transparent, and inclusive. 🧪

Did you know 50-70% of credible science is never published? We're missing out on a lot of information! One of our goals is to make it easier to peer review & publish datasets, small studies, & negative results. We all deserve to make an impact with our findings, regardless of how splashy they are.

David Green, PhD@ecologistgreen.bsky.social · last yr.

So much science is being deleted & forgotten. It's time for drastic action. We need a scientific 2-pager because: - Length≄Credibility - Strengthening peer review > Removing it - The academic article is outdated Let’s publish our research before it’s too late. 🧪 #ScientificPublishing #AcademicSky

Scholarly publishing should be a platform for all credible science to be easily peer-reviewed & added to the public domain without censorship. That's why we signed the Declaration to Defend Research Against Government Censorship. Science is too important. #DefendResearch #ScientificPublishing

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