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Using miniaturized laboratory equipment and DNA barcoding to improve conservation genetics training and identify illegally traded species

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is one of the largest global illegal activities, and it negatively affects biodiversity and sustainable development worldwide. DNA barcoding coupled with high‐throughput sequencing (i.e., metabarcoding) is useful in identifying taxa affected by IWT and has been used routinely for decades.
Maria Joana Ferreira da Silva, Ivo Colmonero‐Costeira, Saidil Lamine Djaló, Tomás Camará, Rui M. Sá, Tania Minhós, Angelika Kiebler, Martin Grethlein, Netta Pikkarainen, Stefan Prost   +9 more
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In vitro culture, cryopreservation, and field reintroduction of the endangered Mingan thistle

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Current plant conservation efforts are hindered by, for example, poor seed germination, low viability, and insufficient propagation and preservation technologies. To address these problems, we devised an approach to plant conservation that integrates conservation, preservation, and restoration (CPR), which uses advanced in vitro techniques. We
Mukund R. Shukla, Wenlu Bi, Marie‐Claude Roy, Dénommée Nancy, Praveen K. Saxena   +4 more
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Effects of landscape context on avian specialist response to increased surface temperature in protected areas

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Human development is a driver of global change and a major threat to biodiversity. Protected areas maintain and support biodiversity, but outside stressors, such as climate change and land use change, can negatively influence natural resources within protected areas.
Leah J. Rudge, Angela M. Holland, W. Gregory Shriver   +2 more
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Harnessing social media data to track species range shifts

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Biodiversity monitoring programs and citizen science data remain heavily biased toward the Global North. Especially in megadiverse countries with limited biodiversity records, incorporating social media data can help address existing data gaps.
Shawan Chowdhury, Niloy Hawladar, Ripon C. Roy, César Capinha, Phillip Cassey, Ricardo A. Correia, Gideon Gywa Deme, Moreno Di Marco, Enrico Di Minin, Ivan Jarić, Richard J. Ladle, Jonathan Lenoir, Mohammad Momeny, Jooel J. Rinne, Uri Roll, Aletta Bonn   +15 more
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Using customs data to understand overlooked trade in non‐CITES birds between Africa and Asia

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The international trade in live birds poses risks to animals, people, and biodiversity. To effectively mitigate these risks, decision‐makers require information on the volume, dynamics, and direction of trade. Despite Africa once being the largest exporter of birds by region, very little data exist on recent trade in live birds not listed on ...
Alisa Davies, Astrid A. Andersson, Rowan O. Martin, Sam Inglis, Caroline Dingle   +4 more
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Providing regular and frequent maps of losses and gains of farmland birds based on European monitoring data

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Knowledge of species distributions is essential for informing policies on nature conservation and restoration. However, updating them on a regular basis and doing so in a harmonized manner at the international level is difficult. The European Bird Census Council integrated national monitoring data covering 5 years to update farmland bird ...
Sergi Herrando, Guillem Pocull, Sara Fraixedas, Anna Gamero, David Martí, Oriol Solà, Dani Villero, Verena Keller, Petr Voříšek, Alena Klvaňová, Gabriel Gargallo, Vitalie Ajder, Marc Anton, Ainars Aunins, Dawn Balmer, Mattia Brambilla, Tomasz Chodkiewicz, Przemysław Chylarecki, Cristi Domșa, Vlatka Dumbović Mazal, Virginia Escandell, Néstor Fernández, Ruud Foppen, Juan Gallego‐Zamorano, Carlos Godinho, Irene Guerrero, Christina Ieronymidou, Frédéric Jiguet, Aleksi Lehikoinen, Primož Kmecl, Peter Knaus, Lechosław Kuczyński, Åke Lindström, Qenan Maxhuni, Blas Molina, Jean‐Yves Paquet, Maria Luisa Paracchini, Danae Portolou, Draženko Z. Rajković, Dimitrije Radišić, Jiří Reif, Paul Shimmings, Henk Sierdsema, Jovica Sjeničić, Karel Šťastný, Bård G. Stokke, Nicolas Strebel, Zoltán D. Szabó, Tibor Szép, Norbert Teufelbauer, Nicolas Titeux, Sven Trautmann, Judit Veres‐Szászkac, Thomas Vikstrøm, Lluís Brotons   +54 more
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A Micro‐Nano Flower‐Like Na3V2(PO4)3@C Constructed by Polar‐Driven H‐Bond Engineering Toward High‐Rate Sodium Storage

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT The polyanionic compound Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) has emerged as a competitive cathode material for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs), owing to its high‐voltage redox activity (3.4 V vs. the Na+/Na reference couple) and NASICON‐type framework that enables superior ionic conductivity.
Xiaolei Wu, Ren Huang, Yibing Zhang, Peng Lv, Suhua Chen, Ying Bai   +5 more
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From Microstructure to Macroscopic Performance: A Comprehensive Study on Low‐K Oxide‐Doped BNT–LST–NN Ceramics for Energy Storage

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Dielectric ceramics are popular for energy storage materials because of their rapid charge–discharge characteristics, whereas their low energy density and efficiency hinder their miniaturization and integration. In this work, the energy storage performance is significantly enhanced through introducing Al2O3 and TiO2 into the 0.425(Bi0.5Na0.5 ...
Qiansi Zhang, Huitao Guo, Junxuan Liu, Fangping Wang, Qi Sun, Qingquan Xiao, Li Zhang, Guifen Fan, Fangfang Zeng, Qibin Liu   +9 more
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Surface‐Embedded Ag@Multilayer Graphene for Photothermal‐Enhanced Superhydrophobic Anti‐Icing Coatings

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Harnessing solar energy for self‐heating presents an effective strategy to suppress surface ice formation. In this paper, we fabricated nano‐silver‐modified multilayer graphene sheets (Ag@MGs) that integrate photothermal and superhydrophobic properties for anti‐icing applications.
Yihan Zhang, Xiaoqiang Fan, Xinrui Li, Jiaxin Xu, Zhongpan Zhang, Yunyun Duan, Minhao Zhu, Binbin Zhang   +7 more
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On the Damage Tolerance of Diffusion Bonded Titanium–Aluminum Phase Biomimetic Composites

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT The biomimetic design principles of natural structures involve the strategic integration of stiff and compliant phases to synergistically enhance strength and toughness. Its evolutionary refined natural armor, characterized by a specialized microarchitecture, enables superior damage tolerance.
Shuai Tong, Junming Xiong, Zhichao Ma, Jize Liu, Jiazheng Sun, Guoxiang Shen, Shichao Niu, Zhe Wang, Hongwei Zhao, Luquan Ren, Chuliang Yan   +10 more
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