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A newly evolved small secretory peptide enhances mechanical properties of spider silk. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Jia A, Mao Y, Yang T, Zhang G, Wang Q, Hu W, Dong Z, Zhang Z, Ma S, Wang Y.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Justice in coexistence: Pastoralism and large carnivores on the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The conflict between livestock husbandry and large carnivore conservation presents significant challenges in grassland ecosystems worldwide. Achieving sustainable coexistence among herders, livestock and large carnivores requires reconciling diverse perspectives and interests through equitable, inclusive and fair processes that address both ...
Yufang Gao, Yue Yu
wiley   +1 more source

Herbivory rate is elevated but orb-weaver spider growth unaffected by artificial light at night in subtropical forest. [PDF]

Naturwissenschaften
Guo Y, Siu Y, Allcock JA, Dingle C, Ashton LA, Bonebrake TC.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Deeper sociological insight needed for behaviour change: A systematic review of Chinese ivory consumption

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Chinese consumer demand for ivory threatens vulnerable African elephant populations, despite long‐standing efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade. Behavioural science approaches have been proposed to address these systemic behaviours. However, their robust use remains uncommon in demand management interventions.
Molly R. C. Brown, Shuo Gao, Victoria K. Wells, Colin M. Beale   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pre-cheliceral region patterning in a spider provides new insights into the development and evolution of arthropod neurosecretory centres

Harper A, Sumner-Rooney L, Janssen R, McGregor AP.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Sequence-encoded tubular architectures in disordered spider silk proteins revealed by multiscale simulations and NMR. [PDF]

PNAS Nexus
Forman CJ, Onofrei D, Stengel D, Aldana JE, Paolini C, Gianneschi NC, Holland GP.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Evaluation of selected crops for rearing predatory mite (Phytoseiulus persimilis), a predator of two-spotted red spider mites

Benard Mutuku, Samuel Mwendwa, Emmanuel M. Amwoka   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

How can children and young people have a voice in urban treescapes?

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Scientific understanding of climate change has, to date, failed to result in sufficient action. This paper proposes that a deficit model of top‐down learning and dissemination in relation to public engagement with science may be part of the problem, particularly when considering the attitudes, values and empowerment of children and young ...
Simon Carr, Abi Hackett, Kate Pahl, Samyia Ambreen, Khawla Badwan, Elizabeth Curtis, Susannah Gill, Ambika Kapoor, Peter Lawrence, Johan Siebers, Jan White   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

A new species of <i>Purpureocillium (Ophiocordycipitaceae)</i> fungus parasitizing trapdoor spiders in Brazil's Atlantic Forest and its associated microbiome revealed through <i>in situ</i> "taxogenomics". [PDF]

IMA Fungus
Araújo JPM, Przelomska NAS, Smith RJ, Drechsler-Santos ER, Alves-Silva G, Martins-Cunha K, Hosoya T, Luangsa-Ard JJ, Perrigo A, Repullés M, Matos-Maraví P, Woods R, Pérez-Escobar OA, Antonelli A.   +13 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Weathering the storms of climate change: Preparing persons with disabilities and the physiatrists who provide their care for extreme hurricanes

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Climate‐driven disasters have disproportionate and often devastating consequences on individuals with disabilities. Warming ocean and air temperatures are fueling more extreme tropical cyclones, further endangering those living in at‐risk regions.
Mollie Andreae, James M. Shultz, J. Marshall Shepherd, Zelde Espinel, Lauren T. Shapiro   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source