Pre-Season Precipitation and Temperature Have a Larger Influence on Vegetation Productivity than That of the Growing Season in the Agro-Pastoral Ecotone in Northern China by Yuanyuan Zhang, Qingtao Wang, Xueyuan Zhang, Zecheng Guo, Xiaonan Guo, Changhui Ma, Baocheng Wei, Lei He

“…Climate change and human activities are reshaping the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in vulnerable regions such as agro-pastoral ecotones. …”
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Table for two: Diet composition differences of allopatric and sympatric populations of island geckos by Catarina J. Pinho, Bárbara Santos, Vanessa A. Mata, Ricardo J. Lopes, Maria M. Romeiras, Evandro P. Lopes, Paulo C. Alves, Brent C. Emerson, Raquel Vasconcelos

“…Hence, this work highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms of resource partitioning for conservation efforts and management, especially for fragile island ecosystems.…”
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Abundance, occurrence, and degradation of airborne antibiotic resistance genes in coastal and marine atmospheres by Shijie Jia, Shijie Jia, Xiaohong Yao, Jianhua Qi, Jianhua Qi, Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Huiwang Gao, Huiwang Gao

“…Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) may have significant impacts on human health and ecosystems. Airborne ARGs are reportedly widely distributed across inland cities, but little is known about their abundance in marine atmospheres. …”
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Machine Learning Model Reveals Land Use and Climate’s Role in Caatinga Wildfires: Present and Future Scenarios by Rodrigo N. Vasconcelos, Mariana M. M. de Santana, Diego P. Costa, Soltan G. Duverger, Jefferson Ferreira-Ferreira, Mariana Oliveira, Leonardo da Silva Barbosa, Carlos Leandro Cordeiro, Washington J. S. Franca Rocha

“…Wildfires significantly impact ecosystems, economies, and biodiversity, particularly in fire-prone regions like the Caatinga biome in Northeastern Brazil. …”
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Prospects for mine geological work in the intelligence age: Architecture of the intelligent geological guarantee technology system for mine exploitation by Yucheng XIA, Xueyang SUN, Lintian MIAO, Chen GUO, Rongjun DU

“…., the intelligent management subsystem for fundamental geological survey information, the intelligent prediction and early warning subsystem for geologic hazards in mines, the intelligent monitoring, prediction, and early warning subsystem for ecosystems in mining areas, the intelligent identification subsystem for favorable mining blocks, and the transparent mining face subsystem), as well as their core modules. …”
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Latitudinal patterns of tree β-diversity and relevant ecological processes vary across spatial extents in forests of southeastern China by Maochou Liu, Wenxiang Wu, Ke Wang, Xinshuai Ren, Xueqin Zhang, Lei Wang, Jing Geng, Bo Yang

“…Latitudinal patterns of tree β-diversity reveal important insights into the biogeographical processes that influence forest ecosystems. Although previous studies have extensively documented β-diversity within relatively small spatial extents, the potential drivers of β-diversity along latitudinal gradients are still not well understood at larger spatial extents. …”
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Technosols constructed from urban waste enhance carbon stabilization through improved soil aggregation by Thalita Fernanda Abbruzzini, Blanca Lucia Prado Pano, Lucy Mora Palomino, Alan Ulises Loredo-Jasso, María del Pilar Ortega Larrocea, Ceres Perez Vargas, Victor Manuel Peña Ramirez

“…This study investigates the distribution and stabilization of carbon (C) in technosols constructed from urban waste materials and organic inputs, aiming to enhance C storage and restore urban ecosystems. Technosols composed of concrete (Cw) and excavation (Ew) waste, wood chips (W), compost (C), and biochar (B) (CwO, EwO, and WCB) were analyzed over two years within an urban milpa, a traditional Mesoamerican agricultural system. …”
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The impact of a weakened AMOC on European heatwaves by Virna L Meccia, Claudia Simolo, Katinka Bellomo, Susanna Corti

“…In our changing climate we expect an increase in the frequency of heatwaves, which are extreme events that can have severe consequences for human health, ecosystems, and economies. In this study, we examine how the weakening of the atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) may influence the occurrence of extreme warm events in Europe. …”
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Automatic detection of floating instream large wood in videos using deep learning by J. Aarnink, J. Aarnink, T. Beucler, T. Beucler, M. Vuaridel, V. Ruiz-Villanueva, V. Ruiz-Villanueva

“…<p>Instream large wood (i.e. downed trees, branches, and roots larger than 1m in length and 10 cm in diameter) performs essential geomorphological and ecological functions that support the health of river ecosystems. However, even though its transport during floods may pose risks, it is rarely observed and remains poorly understood. …”
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Optimization of Toxicity, Biodegradability, and Skin Irritation in Formulations Containing Mixtures of Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants Combined with Silica Nanoparticles by Manuela Lechuga, Mercedes Fernández-Serrano, Josefa Núñez-Olea, Juan Francisco Martínez-Gallegos, Francisco Ríos

“…However, their widespread use raises concerns due to their potential environmental impact and health risks, particularly in aquatic ecosystems, where they can disrupt the balance of marine life and accumulate in water sources, posing challenges to sustainable development. …”
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First whole genome report of Mangrovibacter phragmitis PSU-3885–11 isolated from a patient in Thailand by Nattarika Chaichana, Thunchanok Yaikhan, Mingkwan Yingkajorn, Nonthawat Thepsimanon, Sirikan Suwannasin, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Komwit Surachat

“…Mangrovibacter phragmitis is a Gram-negative bacterium typically found in plant roots that supports nitrogen fixation in nutrient-poor environments such as mangrove ecosystems. Although primarily found in environmental niches, an unusual case in Thailand of M. phragmitis strain PSU-3885–11 isolated from the sputum of a 29-year-old female patient with spinal tuberculosis. …”
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Functionality of bacterial communities in constructed wetlands used for water purification: influence of root components and seasonality by Yao Huang, Yao Huang, Weili An, Weili An, Tianzhu Ning, Zhiguang Ma, Yuelin Li, Ke Liu, Lingbo Ji, Lingbo Ji, Hongxiao Liu, Dafeng Hui, Hai Ren

“…IntroductionConstructed wetlands have become crucial ecosystems for the purification of industrial and agricultural water. …”
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Phthalates esters disrupt demersal fish behavior: Unveiling the brain-gut axis impact by Liuqingqing Liu, Xinyao Li, Xianxiang Luo, Xiao Wang, Linjia Liu, Zixi Yuan, Cuizhu Sun, Hao Zheng, Elvis Genbo Xu, Fengmin Li

“…We also stress the crucial need for further research on fish and other marine species beyond the laboratory scale to fully understand the broader implications of PAE exposure in marine ecosystems and to guide future conservation efforts.…”
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Olfactory Impairment and Recovery in Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) Following Cadmium Exposure by Chiara Maria Motta, Rosa Carotenuto, Chiara Fogliano, Luigi Rosati, Pabitra Denre, Raffaele Panzuto, Rossana Romano, Gianluca Miccoli, Palma Simoniello, Bice Avallone

“…Anthropic activities have significantly elevated cadmium levels, making it a significant stressor in aquatic ecosystems. Present in high concentrations across water bodies, cadmium is known to bioaccumulate and biomagnify throughout the food chain. …”
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A study of macroinvertebrate communities in Bolshiye Koty Bay of Lake Baikal using DNA metabarcoding by L. S. Kravtsova, T. E. Peretolchina, T. I. Triboy, I. A. Nebesnykh, A. E. Tupikin, M. R. Kabilov

“…The approach proposed for studying the structure of macroinvertebrate communities based on DNA metabarcoding and next generation sequencing can be recommended for express assessment of the state of aquatic ecosystems in the monitoring.…”
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Phenotypic plasticity and genetic variation of Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. across diverse rangelands in northeastern Ethiopia by Minyahel Tilahun, Ayana Angassa, Zinabu Bora, Shimelis Mengistu, Jianshuang Wu

“…Our findings offer valuable insights into the dynamics of invasive species in dry ecosystems and inform conservation efforts.…”
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Analysis of vulnerability, its drivers, and strategies applied towards reducing the pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood vulnerability to climatic shocks by Daniel Assefa Tofu, Tegegn Dilbato, Chalchisa Fana, Niguse Bekele Dirbaba, Gutu Tesso

“…Arid and semi-arid ecosystems are sensitive to changes in climate variability, including the Borana zone. …”
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Detecting centennial changes in the clarity and colour of the Red and Eastern Mediterranean Seas by retracing the “Pola” expeditions by Jonathan R. Heath, Robert J. W. Brewin, Jaime Pitarch, Dionysios E. Raitsos

“…Studying the dominant primary producers of most marine ecosystems, phytoplankton, and their response to these alterations is challenging, yet essential due to the critical role phytoplankton play in both the oceans and wider biosphere. …”
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Assessing Microbial Diversity in Páramo Soils (Multistrategy Analysis): Effects of Potato Farming and Livestock Grazing in Nevados National Natural Park, Colombia by Lizeth Manuela Avellaneda-Torres, Tomás León Sicard, Edlin Guerra Castro, Esperanza Torres-Rojas

“…High Andean Páramos are very fragile neotropical ecosystems. Moreover, biodiversity in these areas is threatened by the anthropic activities of agriculture, cattle raising, and mining and has been little studied. …”
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Spaciotemporal distribution characteristics of glacial lakes and the factors influencing the Southeast Tibetan Plateau from 1993 to 2023 by Yu Mingwei, Guo Yonggang, Zhang Jian, Li Feng, Su Libin, Qin Deshun

“…Glacial lakes play a crucial role in regulating the freshwater ecosystems of the region, but they also pose a significant threat to local infrastructure and populations due to flooding caused by glacial lake outbursts. …”
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