Animals from embryos to adults experiencing stress from climate change have numerous
mechanisms available for enhancing their long-term survival. In this review we consider …

The term “extreme event” is commonly used to describe high-impact, unanticipated natural
events, like floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. It first appeared in the …

Background Research around the weedkiller Roundup is among the most contentious of the
twenty-first century. Scientists have provided inconclusive evidence that the weedkiller …

Eutrophication and climate change are two of the most pressing environmental issues
affecting up to 50% of aquatic ecosystems worldwide. Mitigation strategies to reduce the …

Until the last few decades, anthropogenic chemicals used in most production processes
have not been comprehensively assessed for their risk and impact on wildlife and humans …

The exposure order may strongly affect the impact of stressors, yet is largely ignored for the
frequently occurring combinations of toxicants with natural stressors. We tested how …

Measurements of thermal tolerance are critical for predicting species vulnerability to climate
change. Critical thermal maximum (CTmax) is a measure of an animal's upper thermal …

Despite efforts from scientists and regulators, biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate.
Unless we find transformative solutions to preserve biodiversity, future generations may not …

Reduced body size and accelerated life cycle due to warming are considered major
ecological responses to climate change with fitness costs at the individual level …

Multiple stressors linked to anthropogenic activities can influence how organisms adapt and
evolve. So far, a consensus on how multiple stressors drive adaptive trajectories in natural …