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  • The importance of biodiversity protection for disease prevention is now obvious from evolutionary, ecological and economic angles.

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  • We are now publishing details of the review process for published manuscripts.

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  • Prompted by the Black Lives Matter and Shutdown STEM movements, Nature Ecology & Evolution acknowledges the systemic racism in scientific research, and the part we play in this. Here we outline our commitment to fight this racism.

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  • A celebration of experimental evolution studies published in this journal.

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  • The COVID-19 crisis could change the way we conduct our scientific lives, for better and for worse.

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  • Evidence synthesis facilitates a more robust understanding of generalities in ecology and evolution, as well as the effectiveness of conservation interventions. However, as synthesis methods become embedded in research workflows, it is imperative that the next generation of researchers receives sufficient training.

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  • As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, the next pandemic could be prevented by ending the wildlife trade and reinvesting in the monitoring of potential zoonoses.

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  • Fires in Australia show the devastating interaction between climate and biodiversity emergencies, and make clear that action is needed at all levels.

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  • This year will see the finalization of a global framework for biodiversity for the next decade and beyond. We look at the reasons to be optimistic and call for increased engagement in the process.

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  • A new study strengthens the evidence base for declining trends in insect abundance, but also adds some much-needed nuance to the apocalyptic narrative.

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  • To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Nature, we survey some highlights from the journal’s ecology and evolution archives.

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  • A full picture of biodiversity across space and time requires macro- and microevolutionary approaches.

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  • Explorer-naturalist Alexander von Humboldt’s contributions to the fields of ecology, global change and geoscience fundamentally altered the way we view the natural world and our place in it. On the 250th anniversary of his birth, we look back over his life and compile a collection of articles inspired by his legacy.

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  • Use of origins research for political point-scoring is depressingly frequent, but scientists must take what care they can to ensure that their work is not abused.

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  • A revised format emphasizes our desire to encourage discussion of published papers.

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  • The IPBES global assessment has brought biodiversity prominently to the attention of policymakers and the public, and researchers should seize this critical opportunity to engender change towards sustainability.

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  • The editors of Nature Ecology & Evolution are always keen to hear about your research and answer your questions, and you can approach us at conferences or contact us via e-mail at any time.

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  • The development of essential biodiversity variables offers the prospect of large-scale data synthesis and a smoother path from science to policy.

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  • One of the most visible impacts of current climate change is the catastrophic bleaching and death of corals in reefs around the world. This issue of Nature Ecology & Evolution and an online Focus highlight recent research documenting the transformation of these systems.

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