Scientists have identified the parasite Philaster apodigitiformis as the cause of the severe die-off of…
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.
Researchers studying the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) have documented 5,578 species, 92% of which are new…
Increased heat levels might drive oceanic plankton and other unicellular organisms toward a carbon threshold,…
Researchers have introduced the concept of “nested invasions,” where invading species like Johnstone’s whistling frog…
A pioneering study conducted in the lowland rainforests of Costa Rica has shed light on…
Unique Long-Term Research Sheds Light on How Biological Responses to Climate Shifts Arctic ground squirrels…
New findings from research conducted in Moorea reveal that the existence of coral skeletons has…
Light pollution from coastal cities is causing coral reefs to spawn outside their optimal reproductive…
Salt marshes along the U.S. East Coast have been building elevation to keep pace with…
Kangaroo Island’s Polyrhachis femorata ants feign death as a colony-wide defense, marking a first in…
According to researchers, the rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change is causing widespread…
By studying green algae in Swedish lakes, a research team, led by Lund University in…
Anthropogenic Changes Have a Positive Impact on Species With a Wider Distribution Human actions are…
Research conducted by the UFZ and Aarhus University provides new insights that challenge the prevailing…
Plant ecologist Richard T. Corlett proposes a strategy to prevent future land plant extinctions, including…
Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs. New research from…
Adding Amazonian dark earth to soils boosts plant growth, shows study. Adding Amazonian dark earth…
Asian elephant habitats across Asia have decreased by over 64% since 1700, equating to a…