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Eye in the sky helps scientists “see” underground
Researchers from around the U.S., Canada, and Switzerland using remote sensing to study plant communities report that plant traits we can sense from satellites and airplanes can provide valuable insights into what’s going on beneath the soil.
Saving Oaks: Remote Sensing Could Detect Invasive Fungus Earlier
Jeannine Cavender-Bares, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor of ecology, evolution, and behavior in the University of Minnesota’s College of Biological Sciences, aims to develop a faster and more accurate way to detect oak wilt early on in its infection of a tree.
With $7.1 million, University of Minnesota and partners to launch a long-term program to study urban nature in the Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota along with several collaborators have received $7.1 million over six years from the NSF to launch the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area Urban Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program.
Grassland Biodiversity Emerges as Key Factor in Climate Crisis
A trio of University of Minnesota scientists has found that the degree of biodiversity in the world’s grasslands is vital to their ability to continue functioning as carbon “sinks” as global carbon dioxide levels rise.
University awarded $12.5 million grant to study Earth’s biodiversity
The first institute of its kind, the Biology Integration Institute (BII) is part of a major initiative that will use spectroscopic sensors to analyze the health and chemical composition of plants based on how they reflect light.
Biodiversity survey reveals that more species are threatened with extinction than previously thought
A new survey published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment attempts to fill some of the gaps in understanding by synthesizing the perspectives of thousands of biodiversity experts worldwide.
Global Nutrient Study Explores Ecosystem Change, Fuels Learning
At 140 sites in 26 countries across the globe, researchers are working to understand how human activities are changing grassland ecosystems.
Climate Change: Local to Global Challenges and Strategies
In this sixth webinar of a series on issues related to the Sustainable Development Goals, a panel of community-engaged scholars and practitioners representing a range of perspectives will offer examples and insights on where progress is being made and where more work is needed. The panel discussion will connect local Minnesota community efforts and the broader, global landscape to consider the interconnectedness of climate action across all levels.