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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Glad to hear you're finding it interesting! We hear from many reviewers that they enjoy getting to learn from the discussion.

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

When we plan wildlife corridors, we usually pick the most charismatic or well-studied species to guide the maps. But new research published in @stacksjournal.bsky.social suggests that's been the wrong approach and offers a better one. Take a look!

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Goals-based species selection process for connectivity modeling and planning - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Goals-based species selection process for connectivity modeling and planning

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The management implication is direct: retain the broken tops, the split trunks, the gnarly branch structures when you harvest. Young forests can support these voles, but only if those physical anchors are left standing. Read the paper below! It's #OpenAccess and went through our unique peer review

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Red tree vole nest site characteristics and persistence in young and old Douglas-fir forests: implications for canopy-dependent species - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Red tree vole nest site characteristics and persistence in young and old Douglas-fir forests: implications for canopy-dependent species

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The big finding: It's not primarily forest age that predicts nest survival. It's nest size. And nests larger than 0.3 m³ survived at nearly 100%. And in young forests, those large nests were anchored to broken tops and split trunks. Structures that logging operations routinely remove. 4/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Researchers surveyed 6,557 trees across 63 stands, stratified by age from 20-year managed forests all the way to 300+ year old growth. They tracked 1,044 arboreal nests over four years — climbing into the canopy to inspect each one — modeling what makes nests survive or disappear. 3/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Red tree voles spend less than 30 minutes a day outside their nests and eat almost exclusively Douglas-fir needles. They almost never touch the ground. Lose the right trees, & the nest structures in them, & you lose the vole. That's what makes this research so important for forest management. 2/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Turns out we've been thinking about one old-growth animal wrong. The red tree vole, one of the most canopy-dependent mammals in the Pacific Northwest, is assumed to need ancient forests to survive. But new research published in @stacksjournal.bsky.social found the story to be more complex. 🧵

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Most researchers aren't blocked by bad ideas or missing data. They're blocked by statistical code that they don't have time to learn. New research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social argues how AI can fix that...without generating a single line of unreliable output.

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No coding, no problem: Revolutionizing scientific workflows through workflow-orchestrating AI - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - No coding, no problem: Revolutionizing scientific workflows through workflow-orchestrating AI

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The red tree vole has long been written off as an old-forest species — only at home in ancient Douglas-firs. But a 4-year study of 6,500+ trees in Oregon found them nesting in 30-year-old stands too. The catch? It almost entirely depends on one thing: how big the nest is.

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Red tree vole nest site characteristics and persistence in young and old Douglas-fir forests: implications for canopy-dependent species - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Red tree vole nest site characteristics and persistence in young and old Douglas-fir forests: implications for canopy-dependent species

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Fighting an illness? New research shows that while female immune cells appear better at killing infected cells, male cells produce more inflammatory signals instead. The outcome? Identical. New research in Stacks shows why sex differences in immunity don't always translate to different outcomes.

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Sex biases in ILC1 phenotypes do not alter immune control of cytomegalovirus - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Sex biases in ILC1 phenotypes do not alter immune control of cytomegalovirus

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

1,500% more photos. Zero added scientific insight. New research by Jody Tucker from the Rocky Mountain Research Center & colleagues analyzed >1 million camera trap photos & found that more data isn't always better. Wildlife researchers everywhere, rejoice! #CameraTraps #Ecology #WildlifeResearch

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How to avoid the camera trap: the effect of camera settings on occupancy analysis and photo data workload - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - How to avoid the camera trap: the effect of camera settings on occupancy analysis and photo data workload

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We're still looking for a few more reviewers in #Immunology. Are you interested in trying out our new model of peer review? #OpenScience #PeerReview

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Michele Tobias, PhD @micheletobias.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The FOSS4G North America @foss4gna.bsky.social 2025 Special Issue with @stacksjournal.bsky.social is taking shape! We need reviewers for 4 articles: 📝PCA + Convolution Kernels 📝Machine Learning-Optimized Tile Grids 📝Bridge Impacts in Rwanda 📝Gaps in Rural Access DM me to sign up! #gischat #geosky

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It turns out, keratin (hair/feathers) isn't a perfect mirror. 🐀 In mammals, hair significantly differed from whole-body carbon values. 🪶 In birds, feathers showed a major offset in nitrogen levels. Turns out keratin can be a proxy, but offsets should be used to aid future research. 3/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

To study what animals eat, researchers often use "non-invasive" samples like hair or feathers. The goal is to avoid harming the animal while still getting a snapshot of its whole-body chemistry. But how accurate is this snapshot? 2/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Is it safe to assume that the isotopes in a single feather or a strand of hair represent those in an animal's entire body? New research in @StacksJournal.bsky.social by Davis & @hanvanzan.bsky.social puts this common ecological shortcut to the test. 🌎🧪🦊 Here’s what they found: 🧵

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🌍 New research outlines a global recovery plan for martens, wolverines, fishers & other Guloninae species. By synthesizing expert data from Asia to the Americas, researchers identified Climate Change as the #1 global threat to these sensitive species. 🦊🧪 🔗

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A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

But there is a silver lining: The research identifies that better land & water management can be an effective tool for recovery. 6/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

It’s not just about the heat. The study also identified more threats to their persistence: 🧩 Habitat fragmentation 📉 Lack of long-term monitoring data 🔍 Low public awareness compared to "charismatic" large carnivores 5/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Climate Change is the #1 global threat because they have narrow "thermal ranges," meaning even small temperature shifts can push them out of the landscapes they need to thrive. 4/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

To aid conservation, researchers used a 3-phase expert consensus—surveys, workshops, and deep-dive discussions—to identify what's actually happening on the ground and chart a path forward for conservation. The verdict? 3/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

From the forests of North America to the mountains of Asia, Guloninae species play vital roles as small predators. The problem? Most are listed as "Least Concern" globally, a label that often hides dramatic local declines and ignores the unique threats they face. 2/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Why do small carnivores get ignored when thinking about conservation? Species like martens & fishers are important, but their elusive nature makes them incredibly hard to track. A new global study brings together experts to map a path forward for their conservation. 🦊🌍🧪 #ConservationBiology A 🧵

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A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

So excited to share this exciting new publication from @hanvanzan.bsky.social and her lab. More coming soon! #OpenAccess #ScientificPublishing

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We're so thrilled to be partnering with @foss4gna.bsky.social on this Special Issue! Be on the lookout for some exciting new research on #OpenSource #GIS and #GeoSpatial analytics. 🧪

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

We believe that this transparency increases the constructive dialogue during peer review and decreases the number of reviewer 2's. We can have rigorous peer review and be thoughtful / kind about it. They're not mutually exclusive!

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Thanks! We find that the collaborative nature helps create higher-quality science. How well does it work for computing conferences?

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We're so excited to help showcase the amazing work at @foss4gna.bsky.social this year with a Special Issue! Be on the lookout for new geospatial research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social! #OpenSource #GIS

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Did you see the new research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social that revealed pine martens and sables in Siberia may be hybridizing far more often than we thought? Using DNA microsatellites, researchers found that nearly 20% of individuals were actually hybrids. 🦊🌍🧪🧬 🔗 doi.org/10.60102/sta...

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Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

✨ Did you know @StacksJournal.bsky.social partners with organizations to create collaborative & engaging Special Issues? They’re an affordable and #OpenAccess way to share your community’s research — and we just partnered with 2 more orgs to put some together! 🚀 🧪 #SciPub

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Special Issues at Stacks Journal

Unite your community’s research with an eye-catching Special Issue

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Oh -- very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

A new study experiments with a low-cost way to monitor den-box use by martens & fishers – temperature loggers. By analyzing the rate of temperature change, researchers correctly identified every fisher and marten den visit—and even distinguished the two species! 🦊🌍🧪

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Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels

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David Green, PhD @ecologistgreen.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

When I started @StacksJournal.bsky.social, I thought the hardest part would be building a modern #PeerReview platform. Turns out, it's when you're slowly gaining traction. Some days it's overwhelming. Other days, a researcher says, "We need this so badly." It all keeps me going. 🧪 #SciPub

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

You can read the full article in @stacksjournal.bsky.social at the link below. It's one of the latest articles from the Martes Working Group's Special Issue. It’s #OpenAccess and went through our new model of peer review that is ethical and transparent. 🧪🦊🌍 🔗 doi.org/10.60102/sta...

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What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown? - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown?

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

But there’s hope! Successful mitigation strategies include: ⇶ Landscape-scale forest connectivity 🌳 Climate-aligned reforestation 🦊 Better integration of wildlife into carbon policies

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Why are they so vulnerable to climate change and ecological breakdown? 🌎 Narrow habitat preferences ❄️ Cold-adapted ranges (especially in the fast-warming Arctic) 🌲 Fragmented forests 🔄 Low adaptive capacity

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

From wildfires to deforestation to the collapse of prey populations, this research maps out how 11 Guloninae species are vulnerable to climate and ecological breakdown. TLDR: 10 of 11 species are at medium or high risk.

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The pine marten, fisher, wolverine, & similar species are facing more than habitat loss — they also occupy environments threatened by climate change. New peer-reviewed research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social assesses the future of the Guloninae across the globe — and the outlook is rough. 🦊🌍🧪 A 🧵

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

📣 Just published: Three new articles in the Special Issue from the Martes Working Group. With contributions from leading researchers across Europe, Asia, & North America, this is quickly becoming a comprehensive & important collection.

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Special Issue from the Martes Working Group in Stacks Journal

This Special Issue advances research and conservation efforts for fishers, martens, sables, tayras, and wolverines.

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

You can read the full article in @StacksJournal.bsky.social at the link below -- it's the latest installment from the Martes Working Group Special Issue. It’s #OpenAccess and went through our new model of peer review that is streamlined and ethical. 5/5 🔗 doi.org/10.60102/sta...

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Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This new technique could be really helpful for other non-invasive monitoring because it is: 💰 Cost-effective: Only one temperature logger needed 🦊 Efficient: Detects when animals are inside, not just nearby 📈 Scalable: Automatable—ideal for long-term monitoring 4/

Histogram showing the number of uses detected by fishers and martens for each month of the year. Fishers uses are shown in black bars while marten uses are shown in gray bars.

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Then they matched how temperature changes inside the den boxes were correlated with animals entering, staying, & leaving the boxes. And they found... Every fisher and marten visit triggered a consistent temperature spike. Even better—those spikes were distinct enough to tell the species apart! 3/

Graphs of temperature, first derivative of temperature by time, and second derivative of temperature by time for a den box use by an American marten.

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Researchers had an interesting idea -- what if you could use the rate of temperature change in den boxes to identify the wildlife visiting them? So to investigate, they installed 86 den boxes with a temperature logger and remote camera in northern Minnesota and monitored them for three years. 2/

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

💡 What if monitoring wildlife was automatic and could even differentiate among species? New research in @StacksJournal.bsky.social shows a novel idea: using the rate of temperature change in den boxes to track martens, fishers, and even sometimes squirrels. 🌍🧪🦊 A 🧵 #WildlifeConservation

A fisher standing outside of a fisher den box in a red pine forest during the day in winter.

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Stacks Journal @stacksjournal.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

You can read the full article and learn more in @stacksjournal.bsky.social at the link below. It's part of the Special Issue from the Martes Working Group, #OpenAccess, and went through our new model of peer review that is streamlined and ethical. 5/5 🔗 doi.org/10.60102/sta...

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Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data - Stacks Journal

Peer-reviewed research - Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data

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