Researchers describe topsoil as “death zone” for fresh grass in the fairy circle. Namibia’s legendary…
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.
Human activity is leading to the global redistribution of ants, with a new study in…
Non-native species can remain dormant for decades or even centuries before they begin to spread.…
Ecological theory and experience tells us that plants on meadows and pastures across Denmark should…
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species radiation of masked bees, which is restricted to…
Australia can lay claim to two new species of native rodent thanks to a study…
Recent scientific research conducted by Flinders University has led to the discovery of eight new…
What makes the little old ant think he can disrupt the life of an African…
Scientists are using the DNA from soil microbes to model how they function and use…
Scientists have found that the growth patterns of trees in a forest differ significantly from…
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…