Cornelia Sattler’s image of the invasive orange pore fungus won the BMC Ecology and Evolution…
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.
New Research Identifies the Composition and Origins of the Microplastics Microplastic particles can be found…
A recent study on biodiversity suggests that using species richness alone may not be a…
Digital simulation suggests a small percentage of pathogens could cause significant ecological damage. According to…
A non-toxic New Zealand stonefly mimics a toxic species to avoid predators, but its deception…
Computer simulation shows the release of only 1% of dormant pathogens could cause major environmental…
Scientists discover gene flow from an extinct gorilla population to eastern gorillas. An international research…
Basking sharks, known for their gentle, plankton-feeding behavior, have been unexpectedly identified as regional endotherms,…
Scientists are studying ‘super corals’ as a potential solution to climate change effects on coral…
The Most Accurate Estimate Yet Has Been Provided by Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Each…
Fossil data indicate that African megafaunal decline started millions of years before human expansion, likely…
Land abandonment presents both conservation opportunities and risks, requiring strategic management. As individuals increasingly migrate…
Modeling Healthier Habitats on Managed Lands Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers developed a model framework…
New research finds that the massive Joro spiders are gentle giants and mean people no…
Climate change is fueling a surge in coral disease, threatening reef ecosystems worldwide. Rising ocean…
A nemertean worm, Carcinonemertes conanobrieni, discovered by a Clemson University biologist, is suspected to negatively…
While it’s well-established that environmental factors shape the evolution of species, a recent study illustrates…
Scientists from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment…