the Seeds of Science

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Monthly Archives: February, 2014

A new method to quantify species loss and gain

By Emily Drystek, EEB Every year rubber trees drop their leaves. When the leaves grow back they are deserted islands waiting for a community of animals to set up home. … Continue reading

February 12, 2014

Optimising your Organising: A Guide to Evernote

By Brechann McGoey, EEB For many of us being organised is a constant battle. A New Year, a new term, it’s a great time to change our ways.  To ensure … Continue reading

February 12, 2014

Why do plants have biased sex ratios?

By Nathaniel Sharp, EEB One of the most celebrated arguments in evolutionary biology is the idea that populations should consist of an even number of males and females. The reason … Continue reading

February 7, 2014