The causes of troublesome lake algae are not always clear, but an interdisciplinary research project with W.K. Kellogg Biological Station researcher Elena Litchman and a colleague from Michigan State University have identified one factor: ... Read More
Into the microbiome: KBS researchers at forefront of exploring microbial communities
Microscopic communities are the foundation for all ecosystems and essential to plant, animal and human well-being, yet their interactions and relationships aren’t well understood. With that in mind, a community of pioneering scientists ... Read More
Starting April 8 | Exploring with Scientists
Know a young person with an interest in science and the natural world? Children ages 9-14 are invited to spend some time this spring Exploring with Scientists from the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. About Exploring with Scientists, ... Read More
Litchman’s research in aquatic ecology recognized for excellence, impact
A leading aquatic science society has recognized the influential research of a W.K. Kellogg Biological Station scientist. Elena Litchman, professor of aquatic ecology at Michigan State University, has been named the recipient of the ... Read More
An unusual engagement: Presenting and networking virtually at the ESA annual meeting
This summer was a whirlwind of unusual virtual meetings, from participating in a remote Research Experience for Undergraduates program to presenting at the 2020 Ecological Society of America, or ESA, from my living room. Remote research ... Read More
Study on no-till practices highlights the importance of long-term research
A recent paper by W.K. Kellogg Biological Station scientists and others suggests that the best time to transition to no-till farming practices may have been decades ago. The second-best time may be now. The study's results speak to the ... Read More
Study gives a long-term glimpse into the ecology of a southwest Michigan marsh
Some of the turtles residing in Garside (formerly Sherriff's) Marsh, a tract of private land near the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, were there long before dial-up internet, having already lived through the tenures of at least five U.S. ... Read More
New book club shines a light on environmental literature
Members of the Richland-area community have a new way to combine a love of nature and reading. The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station has partnered with Richland Community Library to form the EcoReads Book Club, with the first event slated for ... Read More
Long-term study: Habitat corridors pay ever-increasing dividends for biodiversity
Development of land for agriculture and other purposes has turned once-vast areas of wildlife habitat into disconnected patches. Habitat corridors—strips of undeveloped land that link isolated habitats—have long been eyed as ways to boost ... Read More
New study suggests grasslands are resilient in the face of climate change – to a point
Dr. Katherine Gross, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station plant ecologist, co-authored a recently published paper that looks at how human activities are affecting grassland species. Gross and her colleagues analyzed 105 grassland experiments ... Read More
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