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The article in BioScience discusses the arrival of autumn and its introspective nature, as highlighted by various poets and scientists. It also delves into topics such as bog restoration, seed banks, shifting baseline syndrome, wild animal welfare, ecological risk assessment, and river restoration. The content includes discussions on scientific collaboration, river corridors as carbon storage, and a book review challenging traditional biological concepts. The article emphasizes international diversity among authors and announces the addition of a new member to the editorial board. Additionally, it calls for papers on One Health issues for a forthcoming special collection. [Extracted from the article]

The article in BioScience discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to conservation education in the United Kingdom and Australia, emphasizing the need to address both social and biological aspects of conservation. Various contributions in the journal highlight the significance of conserving biodiversity globally, focusing on topics such as fish habitat models, foodscapes for mobile consumers, and the use of AI-based technology for species identification. The journal also calls for contributions to a special One Health issue and provides updated Author Guidelines for submission categories. [Extracted from the article]

The August issue of BioScience features a variety of articles from an international group of scientists. The issue includes a letter discussing the original intent of science and the importance of making articles accessible to the general public. Other articles cover topics such as the maintenance of herbariums, the benefits of undergraduate research experiences, the role of scavengers in ecosystems, the biodiversity of mountain regions, preserving biodiversity through cryopreservation, controlling invasive species, and managing drought effects. The issue also introduces a new article submission type called Perspective and Insight, which summarizes significant insights in a field or body of research over time. The articles provide valuable information for preserving biodiversity and informing the public about the importance of natural landscapes. [Extracted from the article]

The article in BioScience covers a wide range of topics related to biodiversity and conservation. It highlights the contributions of women in the field of herpetology and emphasizes the importance of inclusiveness in research and teaching. The article also discusses responsible data stewardship and the need for universal and transcultural nomenclature in species naming. Other topics covered include the perils of ignoring the loss of keystone species, the Nature Positive Initiative for biodiversity conservation, approaches to minimize risks from invasive species, pesticide regulation for pollinator health, the impact of climate change on plant range expansion, and the importance of proper citation in scientific writing. The article concludes with an invitation to attend a field day focused on maintaining biodiversity in a human-influenced landscape. [Extracted from the article]

The June issue of BioScience features a diverse array of impactful articles that reflect the diverse community of readers and authors. One article discusses the importance of recruiting a diverse population of graduate students in science, highlighting the benefits of diversity and the need to prioritize it. Another article explores the role of citizen science in expanding data collection and promoting public appreciation of science. The issue also includes articles on flood ecology, stream connectivity restoration, biodiversity evaluation using eDNA approaches, and the importance of considering the diversity of ecosystem benefits from wildlife harvests. The journal aims to publish articles that relate to the intersection of biodiversity and the role of humans in determining its fate. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the upcoming solstices in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and reflects on the importance of science and peer review in the pursuit of knowledge. The authors express gratitude towards authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for their contributions to the scientific community. They also highlight the need for scientists to engage in societal issues and advocate for institutions to meet high moral obligations. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of making communities more diverse and inclusive and encouraging institutions to prioritize sustainability and equity. [Extracted from the article]

In recent years, the importance of a just and equitable society has come to the fore within the scientific community, with many organizations embarking on efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because Amador has navigated many of the same challenges that SACNAS facilitates, the interview has a sense of personal sincerity combined with an urgency for community action. STEM fields, themselves, are, in some sense, the product of the historically exclusionary cultures that forged them, and early-career practitioners often face a dearth of resources for understanding the labyrinthine pathways to a successful career in science. [Extracted from the article]

I do not want to diminish young scientist Gabriel Trujillo's death by turning now to a brief description of this month's content. Most recently, a very young and talented scientist, PhD student Gabriel Trujillo from UC Berkeley was shot and killed in Northwest Mexico while studying a shrub native to the area. For many of us readers of I BioScience i , this is the time when we conduct field work. [Extracted from the article]