Research hypotheses have been a cornerstone of science since before Galileo. Many have
argued that hypotheses (1) encourage discovery of mechanisms, and (2) reduce bias—both …

Environmental decision-makers and practitioners need and deserve high-quality
environmental evidence for effective decision-making. We collate and share a suite of best …

Applied ecological research is increasingly inspired by the open science movement.
However, new challenges about how we define our science when biodiversity data are …

Scientific research management is an important component of university management and
an important guarantee for the sustainable operation of universities. A mature scientific …

Habitat and corridor map** are key components of many conservation programs. Grizzly
bear populations in the continental US are fragmented and connectivity among federal …

Increasing global energy demand is fostering the development of renewable energy as an
alternative to fossil fuels. However, renewable energy facilities may adversely affect wildlife …

Wildlife management aims to halt and then reverse the decline of threatened species, to
sustainably harvest populations, and to control undesirable impacts of some species. We …

Birds living in developed areas contend with numerous stressors, including human
disturbance and light, noise, and air pollution. COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns presented a …

Contemporary conservation science requires mediating conflicts among nonhuman species,
but the grounds for favoring one species over another can be unclear. We examined the …

Establishing cause and effect (ie, causality) is a fundamental aim in science and important
for wildlife management, as we need to know the cause of an event if we seek to reproduce …