Over a 35-year research project, scientists explored the population changes of the endangered Schaus' swallowtail butterfly. They discovered that hurricanes caused early reductions in population, followed by notable rebounds in subsequent years. While annual counts were quite variable, a stable long-term population trend emerged. Additionally, weather variables influenced wing size in relation to temperature and rainfall.from Science News: Fresh Discoveries, Research & Breakthroughs https://ift.tt/8FYlRjE
In 2015, ESA astronaut Tim Peake carried rocket seeds to the International Space Station, launching a groundbreaking research project. Upon his return, 8,600 UK schools engaged in a citizen science experiment analyzing the seeds. The outcomes indicated that while the seeds' growth and aging were influenced by space conditions, they remained viable.
More than three million tonnes of soil excavated for London’s Elizabeth line were transported to Wallasea Island in Essex to help create coastal wetlands. Ten years after seawalls were breached, the restored RSPB reserve has recorded a record 39,000 wintering birds, including thousands of Knot, Avocets, Grey Plovers and Bar-tailed Godwits.
