Male and female trees are responding differently to increasing temperatures
Dioecy, defined as distinctly male or female individuals in a species, is uncommon in plants, occurring in only about 5% of species. Consequently, our understanding of how this group of plants is being affected by climate change is limited. A group of researchers based at Purdue Univers... Read more
Phenology Week! March 18-22, 2024
March 18-22, 2024 is Phenology Week - a virtual celebration of the seasonal cycles of plants and animals! The purpose of Phenology Week is to celebrate YOU, our Nature's Notebook observers, Local Phenology Programs, and partners! Read more
2024 Heat Accumulation vs Rodent Prognostication
Each year, people gather to hear Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of what the next six weeks of weather will bring. This year, Phil predicted an early spring! But what does the science say? Read more