Scientists have found that the growth patterns of trees in a forest differ significantly from…
Browsing: Ecology
Ecology is the scientific study of how organisms interact with each other and with their environments, from microscopic life to entire ecosystems. It examines the flow of energy and nutrients through food webs, the dynamics of populations and communities, and the impacts of environmental changes—both natural and human-induced. Ecologists seek to understand biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and the balance that sustains life on Earth. Their research informs conservation efforts, climate change responses, and sustainable resource management. This page showcases the latest findings that reveal how life connects and coexists across our planet.
A groundbreaking study reveals that 75% of the world’s industrial fishing vessels were not tracked…
A study by the Environmental Working Group found chlormequat, a pesticide associated with health risks…
An alien invasion capable of triggering catastrophic changes is underway across North America. At least…
New research on coastal wetlands indicates that without significant carbon emission reductions, 75% of these…
New findings show that coral bleaching prompts the release of compounds that encourage harmful bacterial…
Drawing together an array of interdisciplinary studies across archaeology, ecology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory, Erle…
A new meta-analysis across six continents establishes that large wild herbivores affect ecosystems in numerous…
Forests, which cover a third of Earth’s land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and…
The reintroduction of sea otters in Central California significantly slows erosion, offering a promising, low-cost…
A novel approach by the University of Sydney utilizes artificial scents to deter herbivores from…
Plant biologists have discovered that a unique species of tree fern, exclusive to Panama, has…
Open-source camera and software system records natural animal-view videos with over 90% accuracy. A new…
A collaborative study between the University of East Anglia and the Ocean University of China…
The males of these tiny frogs guard their eggs, which are laid on leaves. Generally,…
Scientists have found that a small number of tree species dominate tropical forests worldwide, challenging…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard…
Firsthand accounts of wolves hunting and successfully capturing a harbor seal, and another instance of…