Taming the terminological tempest in invasion science
Standardised terminology in science is important for clarity of interpretation and
communication. In invasion science–a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline–the …
communication. In invasion science–a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline–the …
Anthropogenic impacts on Late Holocene land-cover change and floristic biodiversity loss in tropical southeastern Asia
Southern China and Southeast Asia witnessed some of their most significant economic and
social changes relevant to human land use during the Late Holocene, including the …
social changes relevant to human land use during the Late Holocene, including the …
Uncovering the Multibiome Environmental and Earth System Legacies of Past Human Societies
P Roberts, VL Caetano-Andrade… - Annual Review of …, 2024 - annualreviews.org
It has been argued that we have now entered the Anthropocene, a proposed epoch in which
humans are having a dominant impact on the Earth system. While some geologists have …
humans are having a dominant impact on the Earth system. While some geologists have …
Shell midden archaeology: Current trends and future directions
TC Rick - Journal of Archaeological Research, 2024 - Springer
Since the 19th century, the study of shell middens has played an important role in
archaeological research. Shell midden and broader coastal archaeology have transformed …
archaeological research. Shell midden and broader coastal archaeology have transformed …
Impacts of invasive alien species on nature, nature's contributions to people, and good quality of life
“The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) has a far wider range: it now occurs in these latitudes
on both sides of the Cordillera, across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile …
on both sides of the Cordillera, across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile …
Non-uniform tropical forest responses to the 'Columbian Exchange'in the Neotropics and Asia-Pacific
It has been suggested that Iberian arrival in the Americas in 1492 and subsequent dramatic
depopulation led to forest regrowth that had global impacts on atmospheric CO2 …
depopulation led to forest regrowth that had global impacts on atmospheric CO2 …
Naturalizations have led to homogenization of the Malesian flora in the Anthropocene
Aim Worldwide, floras are becoming homogenized at global scales, but regional patterns
vary. Here, we present the first assessment for the Malesian phytogeographical region in …
vary. Here, we present the first assessment for the Malesian phytogeographical region in …
Introduction to the Special Issue: Correlating changes for environmental, technological and societal transformation in prehistoric eastern Asia
Identifying and explaining changes in the prehistoric material and social world is one of the
greatest research interests in archaeology, palaeoclimate and environmental science. In the …
greatest research interests in archaeology, palaeoclimate and environmental science. In the …
'Emptying forests?'Conservation implications of past human–primate interactions
Non-human primates are among the most vulnerable tropical animals to extinction and~
50% of primate species are endangered. Human hunting is considered a major cause of …
50% of primate species are endangered. Human hunting is considered a major cause of …
Mapping our reliance on the tropics can reveal the roots of the Anthropocene
Projecting and managing the feedback between tropical deforestation and global Earth
system dynamics, and identifying potential critical thresholds or tipping points, will be key to …
system dynamics, and identifying potential critical thresholds or tipping points, will be key to …