Multi-institutional research team finds declining nitrogen availability in a nitrogen-rich world. Since the mid-20th century,…
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.
Sophisticated model reveals how predator-prey relationships affect species’ ranges. Ocean warming caused by climate change…
Deforestation in the tropics is an even more important factor in the climate cycle than…
A study forecasts the loss of 1.4 million U.S. street trees from invasive insects, primarily…
A new AWI-led study shows: there is now a concerning degree of plastic pollution in…
Sea cucumbers are critical for healthy ocean ecosystems. Researchers are calling for better protection of…
A team led by scientists at the University of Washington and special agents with the…
Scientists say environmental DNA can detect whales and dolphins in New York waters. Results are…
Rising temperatures, increased CO2 will drive trees, grasses, weeds to produce more pollen. Allergy seasons…
In the context of trade-offs between land use and biodiversity, LMU geographers have simulated land…
Unmanned aerial vehicles show promise for monitoring coastal water flows over large areas. Runoff in…
What do grasshoppers eat? It’s not just grass! New Leicester research shows similarities with mammal…
A leading ecologist from the University of St Andrews calls for coordinated action to investigate…
Scientists analyzed coastal water quality in the months following a major Southern California wildfire. Their…
Pet owners may unknowingly be feeding their pets with meat from endangered shark species, shows…
A new global atlas extends measurements of nighttime lights to the sea, revealing marine ecosystems…
Hunting or other wildlife regulations can make a population more viable – if done correctly.…
A new device allows scientists to track insect behavior, revealing how environmental changes like light…