While the catalytic activation of C-H bonds adjacent to a directing group is well developed in the ferrocene series, the functionalisation of a remote position has scarcely been explored. Here, we summarise the latest developments in this field in the broader context of 1,3-disubstituted ferrocene derivatives.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVocal complexity is central to many evolutionary hypotheses about animal communication. Yet, quantifying and comparing complexity remains a challenge, particularly when vocal types are highly graded. Male Bornean orangutans () produce complex and variable "long call" vocalizations comprising multiple sound types that vary within and among individuals.
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Uncontrolled fires place considerable burdens on forest ecosystems, compromising our ability to meet conservation and restoration goals. A poor understanding of the impacts of fire on ecosystems and their biodiversity exacerbates this challenge, particularly in tropical regions where few studies have applied consistent analytical techniques to examine a broad range of ecological impacts over multiyear time frames. We compiled 16 y of data on ecosystem properties (17 variables) and biodiversity (21 variables) from a tropical peatland in Indonesia to assess fire impacts and infer the potential for recovery.
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