Local hunters in the Icefjord near Ilulissat are familiar with a special variety of ringed…
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.
Scientists flip the script, revealing trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. This…
Scientists have found a way of capturing DNA from snow tracks — a promising non-invasive…
Researchers have mapped the family tree of crocodiles and their extinct relatives to shed new…
A catastrophic event in Chicago, where 1,000 migrating birds died due to collisions with an…
A new study reveals that elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife fear this predator far…
Fernando Muñiz, a research academic from the University of Seville, participates in a discovery that…
A new study reveals that plants might absorb more CO2 than expected, offering hope in…
Researchers have identified the threat posed by greenwashing to achieving a ‘nature-positive’ world, where environmental…
Surprising Social Behavior in Sick House Finches Social distancing when sick has become second nature…
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan, including Hanami Suzuki and Professor Hisashi Kajimura, have revealed…
A recent study found some of the oldest animals in the world living in a…
Research indicates that Amazon dark earth (ADE) promotes tree growth by as much as sixfold.…
In a new paper, scientists describe how ecology could inspire better AI and vice versa,…
The houting fish, once thought extinct, is still thriving, as revealed by DNA comparisons with…
Dynamic Arctic conditions have caused major die-offs in gray whales since the 1980s. Despite their…
Around the Globe, Climate Adaptation Lacks Coordination A meta-study shows that individuals and households are…
The Marine Snails’ Bright Citrus Coloring Might Help Ward Off Predators The “Margaritaville” in Jimmy…