An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) took this photograph of a 30-kilometer (20-mile)…
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 are using Cold War spy satellite images to explore changes in the environment, including…
Waray Dwarf Burrowing Snake occupies its own branch on snake tree of life. To be…
Plants have the same variation in body clocks as that found in humans, according to…
A long-term trend of ecological improvement is appearing in the mountains west of Boulder. Researchers…
Animals can fall into an “ecological trap” by altering their behavior in the “wrong direction”…
Prolonged exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of the weedkiller Roundup causes significant harm to keystone…
There could be fewer than 300 swift parrots left in the wild, according to new…
A favorite healthy snack, almonds are a staple on grocery store shelves worldwide. More than…
An image of a flying Dalmatian Pelican, taken by Alwin Hardenbol, has been awarded Overall…
Leipzig could mean for the future of plant taxonomy what Greenwich meant for world time…
A plant used in traditional Chinese medicine has evolved to become less visible to humans,…
Scientists have identified the highest recorded microplastics ever found on Earth — at an altitude…
There are over 20,000 species of bee, but accurate data about how these species are…
Florida Atlantic University study shows how monarch butterfly caterpillars go from peaceful feeders to aggressive…
An international research team led by UK scientists has revealed the return of critically endangered…
Environmental conservation expert discusses how his new research will play a key role in promoting…
Scientists have designed a set of “green” tableware made from sugarcane and bamboo that doesn’t…