Stress is ubiquitous and thus, not surprisingly, many hypotheses and models have been
created to better study the role stress plays in life. Stress spans fields and is found in the …

In many scientific disciplines, common research practices have led to unreliable and
exaggerated evidence about scientific phenomena. Here we describe some of these …

Substantial research and conservation resources are invested towards studying, protecting,
and managing carnivore populations, globally. But scholarly investigations that link the …

A paradigm shift away from null hypothesis significance testing seems in progress. Based on
simulations, we illustrate some of the underlying motivations. First, p‐values vary strongly …

There has been increasing recognition of the need to address adverse ecological and
socioeconomic effects of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG). This …

Changes in the distribution and abundance of invasive species can have far-reaching
ecological consequences. Programs to control invaders are common but gauging the …

Science impacts our daily lives and guides national and international policies (1). Thus,
results of scientific studies are of paramount importance; yet, there are concerns that many …

Climate change and a long legacy of fire suppression are leading to an increased
prevalence of 'mega‐disturbances' such as drought and wildfire in terrestrial ecosystems …

Fisheries bycatch is the foremost threat to the conservation of many marine species.
Evaluation of alternative bycatch management strategies can account for the relative …

Continued reports of bee declines have prompted repeated calls for a national monitoring
programme in the United States. Here, we argue that such a large‐scale surveillance …