By Marcus Lashley and Robert A. McCleery--read the full paper here. Ecologists and evolutionary biologists have long espoused the value of experiential learning in nature. Getting students outside to experience the aspects of biology that they are studying is an effective way to enhance learning by allowing students first-hand experience with the concepts, practices, and... Continue Reading →

Blog written by Meghan Duffy, Associate Editor for Academic Practice in Ecology and Evolution A few years ago, I did a study of last and corresponding authorship practices in ecology. I thought the results were interesting and might be useful to others, so started to think about writing it up for publication. But, when I... Continue Reading →

Willa Huston, Charles Cranfield, Shari Forbes, and Andy Leigh Read the full article here There is lots of evidence and increasing awareness that workplaces that are genuinely diverse and inclusive are often found to not only be more innovative and successful, but also report their staff having higher levels of wellbeing and happiness. Diverse and... Continue Reading →

Written by Vithya Krishnan. Click here to read the full article. The Great Sandy National Park region in Queensland, Australia is a special place for many reasons including its very unique ecosystems and soil dynamics where majestic tropical forests rich in biodiversity are literally growing on pure sand 1,2,3,4.   This region supports a unique... Continue Reading →

Written by Dr. David Tng Mature rainforest trees in the tropics play an unprecedented role in the water balance of the planet. Within the trunk of every tree is a sophisticated plumbing (hydraulic) system that acts like a fountain, drawing water up from the soil and putting it out into the atmosphere through the process... Continue Reading →