Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Seaver Wang, Adrianna Foster, Elizabeth A. Lenz, John D. Kessler, Julienne C. Stroeve, Liana O. Anderson, Merritt Turetsky, Richard Betts, Sijia Zou, Wei Liu, William R. Boos, Zeke Hausfather
Summary: Tipping elements are components of the Earth system that can respond non-linearly to climate change and transition to different long-term states. Understanding these elements is crucial for predicting climate risks. This review examines 10 notable Earth system components and their potential to reach critical thresholds in the future. While some tipping elements pose significant risks, emissions reductions can help mitigate their impacts. However, uncertainties remain and further research is needed to better understand and manage these risks.
REVIEWS OF GEOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christopher A. Halsch, Arthur M. Shapiro, James H. Thorne, Kyle C. Rodman, Adriana Parra, Lee A. Dyer, Zachariah Gompert, Angela M. Smilanich, Matthew L. Forister
Summary: This study examines the effects of climate change on butterfly populations through changes in weather patterns and plant productivity. The results show that snow pack has a positive effect on butterfly occurrence, while low snow pack during droughts leads to reductions in butterfly populations. Additionally, plant primary productivity has consistently negative effects on butterfly occurrence.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Victoria L. Boult, Luke C. Evans
Summary: Mechanistic models have the potential to be the gold standard in understanding the impacts of global change. Desforges et al. present a mechanistic physiological model to understand muskox population dynamics, sparking a discussion on the potential for using mechanistic models to predict ecological responses to environmental change.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Kashif Nawaz, Maha J. Cziesielski, Kiruthiga G. Mariappan, Guoxin Cui, Manuel Aranda
Summary: This study investigates the patterns and functions of histone modifications in symbiosis in cnidarians, and finds that colocalization of multiple modifications or DNA methylation is correlated with higher gene expression. Symbiosis-induced genes are primarily associated with energy metabolism, nitrogen transport, and biosynthesis, while symbiosis-suppressed genes are involved in catabolic processes.
Review
Biology
Benjamin P. Oldroyd, Boris Yagound
Summary: Eusocial insects, such as bees, have distinct queens and workers that arise from a common genome, with caste-specific developmental trajectories potentially influenced by epigenetic processes. Early studies suggested a causal role for DNA methylation in caste dimorphism, but more recent research has shown inconsistent associations between methylation and caste. The functional significance of DNA methylation in social insects remains equivocal, with studies on honeybees and other species yielding conflicting evidence.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tony W. Carr, Siyabusa Mkuhlani, Alcade C. Segnon, Zakari Ali, Robert Zougmore, Alan D. Dangour, Rosemary Green, Pauline Scheelbeek
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the impact of climate change on major staple crop yields in West Africa and analyzed the potential of common agricultural adaptation strategies. The results showed that crop yields declined by a median of 6% due to climate change in all scenarios analyzed. However, by adopting adaptation strategies such as optimized planting dates and resilient crop varieties, crop yields affected by climate change could be increased by 13%. Increased fertilizer use did not mitigate the impact of climate change on crops but could substantially increase yields. The study suggests that a combination of increased fertilizer use and adopting cropping practices that take advantage of favorable climate conditions has great potential to protect and enhance future crop production in West Africa.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Charly Geron, Ross N. Cuthbert, Hoel Hotte, David Renault
Summary: Biological invasions pose a significant threat to biodiversity in cold insular environments. Native terrestrial invertebrates from these environments often lack experience with novel predators. This study found that the invasive species Soledadinus soledadinus can have a high ecological impact on insect communities when present in high densities. Therefore, enhancing biosecurity for invasive insect species is crucial.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Hu, T. Wen, Y. Shao, Q. Wang, W. Fang, J. Yang, M. Liu, X. Wang, H. Zhang, J. Bi, Z. Ma
Summary: This study provides empirical evidence on the compound economic losses of tropical cyclones (TCs) for the first time, highlighting the significant impacts of precipitation. The study also suggests that high-latitude and interior regions of China are more vulnerable to TCs and underscores the need for climate policies to address compound hazard risks.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kumar Bahadur Darjee, Prem Raj Neupane, Michael Koehl
Summary: This study explores the proactive responses of local communities in Nepal to climate change impacts. Through interviews and data analysis, it found that over 83% of households implemented both proactive and reactive measures, with over 50 proactive adaptation measures being implemented. Factors such as livelihood options and spatial factors were found to be decisive factors in choosing proactive adaptation.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yadong Guo, Zhenzhong Zeng, Junjian Wang, Junyu Zou, Zhou Shi, Songchao Chen
Summary: This review provides a concise framework for understanding the impact of climate change on soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics. While valuable insights have been gained, there are still knowledge gaps that need to be addressed. Future research should focus on standardizing organismal traits, SOC fractions, and the interactions and biochemical pathways of biological communities. By integrating multidisciplinary knowledge and utilizing new technologies and methodologies, the accuracy of models can be enhanced, providing a scientific foundation for mitigating climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Anran Zhuge, Benkui Tan
Summary: This study examines the formation mechanisms and climate impacts of the springtime western Pacific (WP) pattern as subseasonal climate variability over North Pacific. The results suggest that the WP pattern arises from disturbances over North Pacific and East Asia, contributing to strong temperature anomalies in East Asia and North America. Energetic analysis shows that the baroclinic energy conversion acts as a key energy source for the WP pattern.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
A. Zorzi, S. M. Tikoo, G. C. Beroza, N. H. Sleep
Summary: The impacts associated with the Marquez Dome and Boltysh craters were too small to cause hyperthermal-like temperature changes, and large impacts are predicted to be uncommon during the Cenozoic era.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
X. Costoya, M. DeCastro, D. Carvalho, Z. Feng, M. Gomez-Gesteira
Summary: The Chinese offshore wind energy sector is growing rapidly, with the country expected to become the global leader in installed wind energy capacity. Future projections show varying trends in wind power density depending on the season, and most of the Chinese coastal area is classified as having good or excellent wind energy resources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Predrag Ignjacevic, Francisco Estrada, W. J. Wouter Botzen
Summary: The study introduces the concept of time of emergence of economic impacts (ToEI) and calculates the global and regional ToEI using probabilistic climate change projections and impact functions. It finds that regions like Western Europe may reach ToEI earlier, while regions like Latin America and the Middle East may delay economic impacts through climate change mitigation policies. The study emphasizes the importance of timely climate policies to prevent large economic shocks due to climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Mark R. England, Ian Eisenman, Till J. W. Wagner
Summary: Previous studies have overestimated the climate impact of Arctic sea ice loss due to the use of simulation methods that introduce artificial heating, resulting in a spurious warming signal.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Sabine Nobel, Melanie Allain, Guillaume Isabel, Etienne Danchin
Article
Biology
Etienne Danchin, Arnaud Pocheville, Olivier Rey, Benoit Pujol, Simon Blanchet
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Etienne Danchin, Sabine Nobel, Arnaud Pocheville, Anne-Cecile Dagaeff, Lea Demay, Mathilde Alphand, Sarah Ranty-Roby, Lara van Renssen, Magdalena Monier, Eva Gazagne, Melanie Allain, Guillaume Isabel
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Magdalena Monier, Sabine Nobel, Etienne Danchin, Guillaume Isabel
FRONTIERS IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Wouter F. D. Van Dongen, Joel White, Hanja B. Brandl, Sarah Leclaire, Scott A. Hatch, Etienne Danchin, Richard H. Wagner
BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Thomas Merkling, Scott A. Hatch, Sarah Leclaire, Etienne Danchin, Pierrick Blanchard
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biology
Etienne Danchin, Arnaud Pocheville, Philippe Huneman
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Maxime Pineaux, Pierrick Blanchard, Etienne Danchin, Scott A. Hatch, Fabrice Helfenstein, Herve Mulard, Joel White, Sarah Leclaire, Richard H. Wagner
BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arnaud Sentis, Raphael Bertram, Nathalie Dardenne, Felipe Ramon-Portugal, Ines Louit, Gael Le Trionnaire, Jean-Christophe Simon, Alexandra Magro, Benoit Pujol, Jean-Louis Hemptinne, Etienne Danchin
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Biology
Sarah Leclaire, Vincent Bourret, Maxime Pineaux, Pierrick Blanchard, Etienne Danchin, Scott A. Hatch
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arnaud Pocheville, Sabine Nobel, Guillaume Isabel, Etienne Danchin
Editorial Material
Ecology
Anthony Herrel, Dominique Joly, Etienne Danchin
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Arnaud Sentis, Raphael Bertram, Nathalie Dardenne, Jean-Christophe Simon, Alexandra Magro, Benoit Pujol, Etienne Danchin, Jean-Louis Hemptinne
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maxime Pineaux, Thomas Merkling, Etienne Danchin, Scott Hatch, David Duneau, Pierrick Blanchard, Sarah Leclaire
Article
Biology
Erika Machtinger, Karen C. Poh, Risa Pesapane, Danielle M. Tufts
Summary: Vector-borne diseases, transmitted by insects, are a significant threat to global human and animal health. Their emergence is influenced by factors such as environmental changes, host characteristics, and human behavior. The One Health approach is necessary to comprehensively investigate tick-borne diseases and understand the complex interactions between environmental, animal, and human health.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Biology
Pablo Urbaneja-Bernat, Alejandro Tena, Joel Gonzalez-Cabrera, Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Summary: This article reviews the potential role of plant guttation as a food source for natural enemies, discussing its nutritional value, effects on insect communities, and potential use in conservation biological control.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Biology
Alina A. Mikhailova, Sarah Rinke, Mark C. Harrison
Summary: The genomes of eusocial insects allow the production and regulation of highly distinct phenotypes, largely independent of genotype. Eusociality has evolved convergently in at least three insect orders, but eusocial phenotypes show remarkable similarity. Increased regulatory complexity and the adaptive evolution of chemical communication are common genomic signatures of eusociality. Colony life itself can shape genomes of divergent taxa in a similar manner.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Biology
Dequn Teng, Wei Zhang
Summary: Butterfly wings, with their rich phenotypic diversity and complex biological functions, serve as a crucial system for studying the genetic basis and evolution of phenotypic diversification. Recent studies have revealed the complex functions and genetic and environmental factors involved in determining wing patterns. These factors lead to inter-specific divergence, genetic polymorphism, and phenotypic plasticity, often controlled by key genes. Gene co-option has also been identified as an important mechanism for functional complexity and evolutionary novelty. However, further research is needed for a systematic and comprehensive understanding.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2024)