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Information about ecological networks, papers and news from the group led by @dmevans.bksy.social at Newcastle University, UK

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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
NEW PREPRINT: The short-term effects of wildfire on heathland bird communities: a case study at Killarney National Park, Ireland' led by Tom Howells: doi.org/10.32942/X2K...
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The short-term effects of wildfire on heathland bird communities: a case study at Killarney National Park, Ireland
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James Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Important article on the bond between pollinators and human health www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees
Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
NEW PREPRINT: Shock propagation in global crop trade networks: mapping direct, indirect and mitigation pathways. doi.org/10.31220/agr... led by Clive Emary
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Shock propagation in global crop trade networks: mapping direct, indirect and mitigation pathways. | agriRxiv
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
NEW PAPER: Dietary RNA: Integration of RNA Data Offers a Potential Paradigm Shift for Molecular Dietary Analyses in @molecology.bsky.social Resources and led by @jordancuff.bsky.social dx.doi.org/10.1111/1755...
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Dietary RNA: Integration of RNA Data Offers a Potential Paradigm Shift for Molecular Dietary Analyses
Just over two decades ago, DNA-based dietary analysis promised to advance the resolution, sensitivity, and speed with which we could detect and identify trophic interactions. Since then, these approa....
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
NEW PAPER: Ecoacoustics for context-rich direct and indirect trophic interaction data and ecological network construction doi.org/10.1111/2041... led by Will Dawson @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social
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Ecoacoustics for context‐rich direct and indirect trophic interaction data and ecological network construction
Understanding species interactions is critical for ecology and conservation, yet conventional network construction methods often lack spatiotemporal resolution and important contextual information...
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Rochelle Meah @rochellemeah.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Thank you @dmevans.bsky.social @fabusovam.bsky.social @nclneg.bsky.social for this wonderful dispatch on our paper 🤩
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
NEW PAPER: Application of a novel molecular diagnostic method to examine the spatio‐temporal trends of Carcelia iliaca, a larval parasitoid of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)@respublications.bsky.social - led by Kyle Miller resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Application of a novel molecular diagnostic method to examine the spatio‐temporal trends of Carcelia iliaca, a larval parasitoid of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)
The oak processionary moth is an invasive pest in the United Kingdom that threatens biodiversity and public health, with rising control costs highlighting the need for sustainable management alterna...
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Check out our Dispatches article in @currentbiology.bsky.social www.cell.com/current-biol...
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Light pollution: Should twilight be the focus of mitigations for biodiversity?
New research shows that typical levels of artificial light at night can simultaneously suppress early-night activity and disrupt navigation cues in nocturnal arthropods. These findings identify twilig...
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
PAPER ACCEPTED: Application of a Novel Molecular Diagnostic Method to Examine the Spatio-Temporal Trends of Carcelia iliaca, a Larval Parasitoid of Oak Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) led by @kyleamiller.bsky.social
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 27/11/2025
We were delighted to support the national emergency briefing on climate change and biodiversity loss in Westminster this morning. Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
#TeamNEG 🥳
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
If you work in this area (road safety, lighting specialists, ecologists) then please join our Knowledge Network (information below)
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Researchers in the group are leading the work package on evidence synthesis for street light mitigation. Do get in touch if you’d like to contribute via the Knowledge Network
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Time to rethink nature conservation? 🌍 Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...
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Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES
Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. We're working towards a world in which nature and people thrive.
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments. www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/... @sciencesncl.bsky.social
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 06/11/2025
Time to rethink nature conservation? Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk  @pettorelli.bsky.social
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Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) @ect-uk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
We’re looking to increase the size of our #volunteer pool to be called on occasionally on an ad-hoc basis depending upon availability. Volunteers must be 18+ years & based in the UK. Do you want to know more? See: bit.ly/ECTOpportuni... #Volunteering #Ecology #LongTermExperiments 🌏
Text: Volunteer for the Ecological Continuity Trust. Photo on the left: A volunteer lies on the ground tipping over a container. Photo on the right:2 people hold a single column of wood as a third person looks on.
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
All 7 chapters of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment report are available to download! This report, co-chaired by UKCEH's Prof Paula Harrison and with contributions by 165 experts from 57 countries, explores interconnections among biodiversity, water, food &health www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess... 🧪
Front cover of The IPBES thematic assessment report on interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health, summary for policymakers
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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🚨 The Govt has just published its Carbon Budget Delivery Plan - we are calling for nature to be at the heart of net zero “Only nature can put the ‘net’ in ‘net zero’, by restoring landscapes with woodlands, peatlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows" Read here👇 www.wcl.org.uk/only-nature-...
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Madeleine Fabušová @fabusovam.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Come join our lab and explore the fascinating bird ecoacoustics 🐦🔊 PhD advert below!
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Ben Hawthorne @bensjhawthorne.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Join our group @nclneg.bsky.social for this cool PhD project! 🔊🐦🌿🪰 Looking for impactful research, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a great research culture? Consider applying! ⬇️
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
PhD opportunity - Listening to Food Webs: Ecoacoustic insights into Bird Predator–Prey Networks in Changing Landscapes, with @btobirds.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk and @sciencesncl.bsky.social iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Fantastic work by Tom Atkins at the Great Big Green event in Rothbury, gathering public perceptions of amenity grasslands and potential for boosting biodiversity @sciencesncl.bsky.social #socioecologicalnetworks
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
📣 Just a few days to go until we welcome you to the Toon! Induction Week starts Monday and The Big Welcome is your chance to meet friends, explore campus, connect with tutors & kick off your Uni journey 🎉Check your schedule & get involved! #WeAreNCL #TheBigWelcome
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Thanks to Max Tercel for chairing a session at #EcoNet2025 and for giving a talk to us and @foragingecology.bsky.social at our joint group meeting on Monday
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
The dark side of bright lights, with reference to some of our #ALAN work here @sciencesncl.bsky.social india.mongabay.com/2025/09/the-...
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The dark side of bright lights
LED light overuse is pushing brightness up 10% each year, faster than the global average, threatening wildlife, human life and the dark sky.
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Broghan Mareighd Erland @broghanmerland.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
What a buzzing time at #EcoNet2025! Was thrilled to get to share some of my PhD work and to meet so many lovely researchers! Thanks so much to all the organizers. @foragingecology.bsky.social with a strong showing and a prize winning talk by @beatricedale.bsky.social 🐝🌳
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Wonderful plenary by Paulo Guimarães on indirect effects in ecological networks #EcoNet2025
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
It’s the end of #EcoNet2025 and what better way to celebrate than an exploration of Bamburgh Castle and walk on the beach
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Blanca Arroyo-Correa @blancaac.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Really happy to have participated in #EcoNet2025 this week. Such an inspiring symposium with amazing people, can’t wait for the next one!
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Ainhoa Magrach @ainhoamagrach.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Another fantastic #Econet2025— had such a great time! So many inspiring talks, new ideas, and great conversations. Already looking forward to the next one in… Brazil!!! 🇧🇷
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Don't miss out! Register for a session at the National Environment Monitoring Conference - deadline next Friday 12 Sep. From Insight to Impact: Building the UK Environmental Monitoring Community 📅 15 December 📍 EICC, Edinburgh Learn more: buff.ly/SHTboRN #NEMC2025
Two people in a field setting out a quadrat for environmental monitoring
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
That’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who came to #EcoNet2025 and safe home
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Wonderful #EcoNet2025 dinner at the Hancock with old and new friends from across the globe @sciencesncl.bsky.social
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Wonderful to hear Jane Memmott giving the first plenary talk at #econet2025 - especially incorporating people in plant-pollinator networks
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Our very own Bea Dale gave a compelling talk about the importance of trees in plant-pollinator networks #EcoNet2025
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Fine new frameworks presented by @blancaac.bsky.social that bridge scales in mutualistic networks, and hopefully beyond
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Looks like #EcoNet2025 has started early at the City Tavern. Welcome to the Toon @sciencesncl.bsky.social
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
FINAL CALL. Registration closes Monday 18th August
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
FINAL CALL FOR #EcoNet2025! Registration closes Monday 18th August
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
#EcoNet2025 Plenary speaker: Jane Memmott @bristoluni.bsky.social 'People & pollinators in a network context' Register now: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... 3-5 September 2025, Newcastle University
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
#EcoNet2025 Plenary speaker: Talya Hackett, University of Leeds, 'Species interactions across boundaries: from mosquitoes to landscapes' Register now: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... 3-5 September 2025, Newcastle University
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Check out the @animalecology.bsky.social Special Feature coinciding with the Symposium on the same theme: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/call-for...
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Network Ecology in the Anthropocene
We invite submissions for a cross-journal special feature exploring Network Ecology in the Anthropocene
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
#EcoNet2025 Plenary speaker: Blanca Arroyo-Correa, Estación Biológica de Doñana (EBD-CSIC) 'Bridging scales in mutualistic networks: from individuals to community assembly' Register now: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... 3-5 September 2025, Newcastle University
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Check out the @animalecology.bsky.social Special Feature coinciding with the Symposium on the same theme: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/call-for...
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Network Ecology in the Anthropocene
We invite submissions for a cross-journal special feature exploring Network Ecology in the Anthropocene
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Check out the @animalecology.bsky.social Special Feature coinciding with the Symposium on the same theme: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/call-for...
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Network Ecology in the Anthropocene
We invite submissions for a cross-journal special feature exploring Network Ecology in the Anthropocene
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
#EcoNet2025 Plenary speaker: Paulo Guimarães, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), 'Indirect effects in ecological networks: consequences for evolution, ecology and ecosystem services' Register now: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... 3-5 September 2025, Newcastle University
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The programme for #EcoNet2025 has dropped! Check it out: www.ncl.ac.uk/mediav8/natu...
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
#EcoNet2025 Plenary speaker: Paulo Guimarães, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), 'Indirect effects in ecological networks: consequences for evolution, ecology and ecosystem services' Register now: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... 3-5 September 2025, Newcastle University
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
#EcoNet2025 Plenary speaker: Talya Hackett, University of Leeds, 'Species interactions across boundaries: from mosquitoes to landscapes' Register now: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve... 3-5 September 2025, Newcastle University
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