Unraveling Africa’s Fairy Circle Mystery – Researchers Identify True Source
For over a decade, the origin of the numerous circular bare patches amidst the African grasslands, known as fairy circles, has been a topic of…
Ecology News
Discover a wealth of articles related to the captivating and complex field of ecology. Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment, including the interactions between individuals, populations, and entire ecosystems.
Ecology is often referred to as “environmental biology” or “ecosystem science,” and encompasses a wide range of topics, including biodiversity, conservation biology, climate change, and sustainability. It also involves interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from fields such as geography, sociology, and economics.
On this page, you will find the latest news and research on ecology from around the world, covering topics such as the effects of climate change on ecosystems, the conservation of endangered species, and the impacts of human activities on the environment.
”Contrary to All Expectations” – Remote Plant Worlds of Tenerife Challenge Evolutionary Norms
Göttingen University-led research team examines differences in form and function of island and mainland plants. Oceanic islands serve as valuable platforms for studies in ecology,…
DNA Breakthrough – How Genetic Shedding Unveils Species Secrets
Ecologists have shown that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a…
Darwin’s Unanswered Question: Unraveling the Secrets of Species Abundance
Over the years, global observations of biodiversity have revealed a potential consistent pattern indicating how many species are common, extremely rare, or fall somewhere in…
Like Humans – New Research Reveals That Wild Horses Live in a Complex, Multilevel Society
The findings reveal that wild horses, just like humans, live in a complex, multilevel society. The organization and even past and future shifts in group…
“They Were Everywhere” – Exploding Monkey and Pig Populations Pose Human Disease Risk
Rising numbers of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia pose risks to native forests and could lead to disease spread among livestock and…
Three Out of Four Populations of Rare Butterflies Have Been Lost
In a span of 26 years, Eastern Denmark has witnessed a 72% decline in the presence of rare butterflies. Numerous species are now on the…
Mega-Herbivores: Nature’s Secret Weapon Against Invasive Plants
Heavy herbivores like elephants and buffaloes are effective against invasive plants, concludes a new Danish/Indian study based on data from the world’s largest survey of…
9000 Feet Deep – Magnetic Bacteria Discovered in Deep-Sea Vents
Scientists discover bacteria capable of “sensing” Earth’s magnetic field in deep-sea vents. Bacteria that can align themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field have been found…
The Downfall of “Umbrella Science”: Researchers Need To Step Out Into the Rain
To be outstanding in one’s field, one may need to be out standing in one’s field. An interdisciplinary research team led by John T. Van…
The Orchid and the Fruit Fly – Scientists Discover Unique New Plant-Animal Relationship
For the first time, orchids that consume fungi have been observed offering their flowers to fungi-eating fruit flies in return for pollination services. This discovery…
Octopus Mystery Solved: Mating Rituals in Thermal Springs Revealed
MBARI’s advanced technology offers new insight into the “Octopus Garden” off Central California, the largest aggregation of octopus on Earth. In 2018, researchers from NOAA’s…
Tropic Trouble: The 21st Century Mining Boom’s Watery Wreckage
Through deforestation, erosion, and the transmission of sediment downstream, mining is having detrimental impacts on the environment. Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers…
Surprising Spillover: Wildlife Overflow Enriches Mammal Biodiversity Beyond Park Boundaries
Large national parks significantly boost mammal diversity in nearby unprotected areas, highlighting their importance for conservation strategies in biodiversity-rich regions like Southeast Asia. New research…
Biodiversity Resurrected: Forgotten Tropical Plants Rediscovered After 100+ Years
Botanists and plant enthusiasts have rediscovered long-lost plant species in the tropical Andes, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist to uncover hidden biodiversity and emphasize…
Beating the Heat: Pacific Coral Reef Shows Unprecedented Increase in Climate Resistance
Coral reefs in Palau, Pacific Ocean, are showing increased thermal tolerance, potentially reducing future climate change-induced bleaching. However, the study emphasizes the urgent need for…
From Zombie-Ant Fungi to Hadrosauroid Embryos: Stunning Winners of BMC Ecology and Evolution Image Competition
Cornelia Sattler’s image of the invasive orange pore fungus won the BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition. The competition celebrates nature’s wonders across various categories,…
“Ubiquitous” – Scientists Discover That the Oceans Release Microplastics Into the Atmosphere
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics. Microplastic particles can be found in the marine atmosphere, even in the world’s most isolated…
