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A man is sitting outside in the night holding a bird looking at its wing in the light of a headlamp.

The moon determines when migratory birds head south

A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the presence or absence of moonlight has a considerable bearing on when migratory birds take flight in the autumn.

11 Oct 2019 A gps-log is put on the back of a bird.

A gps-log is put on the back of a bird.

Autopilot helps birds to land

Do gulls have a built-in autopilot that controls their flying and determines altitude and landing? Yes, answer researchers in a new study that involved universities in four European countries.

30 Sep 2019 Sea turtle with gps transmitter.

Sea turtle with gps transmitter.

First global mapping of marine conflict zones

In a new international study, researchers have identified critical marine areas on Earth. It is the first time that the research world has taken a global grip on marine conflict zones where [...]

20 Sep 2019

Jessica Abbott

SEK 100 000 to popularise evolution

Lund biologist Jessica Abbott has been awarded a SEK 100 000 project grant from Natur & Kultur. She will use the funds to write a popular science book for adults on the [...]

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