A new study published by the open access publisher Frontiers shows the usefulness of opportunistically…
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.
FAU Harbor Branch unique historical baseline (1983-2019) reveals dramatic changes in composition of sargassum. For…
A look at enzyme evolution suggests life figured out how to use oxygen long before…
Modern Extinctions Eclipse the Dinosaur Era A new study shows that the current rate of…
Study on declining biodiversity in Tibet’s mountainous regions in response to climate change. Normally, mountain…
New findings show connections between the ancient horse populations in North America, where horses evolved,…
Climate Change and Man-Made Barriers Threaten Wildlife Walls and fences designed to secure national borders…
Talk About Getting Your Ducks in a Row There are roughly 50 billion individual birds…
The end-Permian extinction was rapid in oceans but gradual on land. Fossils suggest species adapted…
Alien species are predicted to rise sharply by 2050, threatening biodiversity, especially in Europe and…
Study compared different methodologies using dung, DNA analysis, and camera traps. A team of scientists…
Highlights Need to Protect Orangutan Habitat Wild orangutans are known for their ability to survive…
Research adds evidence to century-long scientific debate and reveals how volcanic activity may have driven…
Expanding Gene Conservation Units to insects and plants could boost UK biodiversity and climate resilience,…
Social bonds may be key to longevity in long-lived animals, creating a life-extending feedback loop…
Preserving biodiversity reduces pandemic risk by limiting the dominance of species most likely to transmit…
Pesticide toxicity to insects and plants has increased, especially in GM crops, raising serious biodiversity…
Newly Discovered Miocene Biome Sheds Light on Rainforest Evolution An international research group led by…