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Highlighting, discussing and critiquing the science of conservation that has demonstrated measurable, positive effects for global biodiversity.
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Conservation Bytes
http://ConservationBytes.com/
Highlighting, discussing and critiquing the science of conservation that has demonstrated measurable, positive effects for global biodiversity.
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Job: Research Associate in Eco-epidemiological Modelling
European rabbit infected with myxomatosisEarlier this week I advertised two new PhD scholarships in palaeo-ecological modelling. Read more
Posted on 03 March 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Palaeo-ecology PhD Scholarships
With my new position as Matthew Flinders Fellow in Global Ecology at Flinders University, I am in the agreeable position to be able to offer two PhD scholarship... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Multiculturalism in the Lab
With all the nasty nationalism and xenophobia gurgling nauseatingly to the surface of our political discourse1 these days, it is probably worth some reflection... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Not All Wetlands Are Created Equal
Last year I wrote what has become a highly viewed post here at ConservationBytes.com about the plight of the world’s freshwater biodiversity. In a word, it’s... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Dealing with Rejection
We scientists can unfortunately be real bastards to each other, and no other interaction brings out that tendency more than peer review. Of course no one, no... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 PSYCHOLOGY -
To Feed Or to Perish in an Iceless World
Emaciated female polar bear on drift ice in Hinlopen Strait (Svalbard, Norway), in July 2015 – courtesy of Kerstin Langenberger (www.arctic-dreams. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Venting Your Author Frustrations
Every scientist worth her salt has had her share of annoying interactions with journal editors — both verbally and via e-mail. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Fertilisers Can Make Plants Sicker
Last year we reported experimental evidence that the dilution effect was the phenomenon by which greater biodiversity imparts disease resistance in plant... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
The Evidence Strikes Back — What Works 2017
Bat gantry on the A590, Cumbria, UK. Photo credit: Anna BerthinussenTired of living in a world where you’re constrained by inconvenient truths, irritating... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Inaugural Environmental Arsehat of the Year
As you recall, I asked both for your nominations and your votes for the inaugural Environmental Arsehat of the Year. Nominees could be a person or an entity... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Where Do Citizens Stand on Climate Change?
Talk to the handClimate change caused by industrialisation is modifying the structure and function of the Biosphere. As we uncork 2017, our team launches a... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2017 ENVIRONMENT -
Vote for the 2016 Environmental Arsehat of the Year
In March 2016 I requested nominations for the Environmental Arsehat of the Year, and you happily complied by providing many excellent suggestions. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
Influential Conservation Ecology Papers of 2016
As I have done for the last three years (2015, 2014, 2013), here’s another retrospective list of the top 20 influential conservation papers of 2016 as assessed... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
ConservationBytes.com Leaving the University of Adelaide
In reality, ConservationBytes.com isn’t going anywhere. But Corey Bradshaw is.You’ll still be able to read the regular posts on ConservationBytes. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
Genetic Management of Fragmented Animal and Plant Populations
That is the title of a new textbook that will be available mid-2017.After almost 6 years work, authors Dick Frankham, Jonathan Ballou, Katherine Ralls, Mark... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
Cartoon Guide to Biodiversity Loss XL
That’s ’40’, of course. Six more biodiversity cartoons, and the last for 2016. See full stock of previous ‘Cartoon guide to biodiversity loss’ compendia here. Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
In Conversation with Current Conservation
In August I had the pleasure of visiting the National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bengaluru, India, and while there I was interviewed by Hari Sridhar of... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
Tips for Scientists to Deal with the Media
I regularly give science communication workshops that include tips for dealing with reporters and journalists in the mass media. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
Boreal Forest on the Edge of a Climate-change Tipping Point
As some know, I dabble a bit in the carbon affairs of the boreal zone, and so when writer Christine Ottery interviewed me about the topic, I felt compelled to... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT -
Battling the Seven-headed Hydra: Crassula Control in Europe
Hydra. Seba Albertus (1734-1765). Image from Wellsome TrustA contribution by Claire Wordley of Conservation Evidence.—The Australian swamp stonecrop (Crassula... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT