Beavers Gnawing Away at the Permafrost The large rodents are massively changing landscapes in the…
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.
Non-toxic, flame-retardant composite material based on bio-epoxy made from plant-source tannic acid. 99% eco-friendly recycling…
An international team of scientists is investigating how animals are responding to reduced levels of…
Billions of people using the Earth’s resources and changing or destroying ecosystems are not only…
New research published in the journal Coral Reefs revealed unexpectedly high growth rates for deep-water photosynthetic…
Every year an average pet cat kills 110 native animals. Roaming pet cats kill 390…
Microplastic particles and fibers spiral through the Earth’s system, accumulating even in protected wilderness areas…
New method enables predictions for the development of species-rich forests. Tropical forests are a hotspot…
Indiscriminate feeding by an alien population of the carnivorous spotted-thighed frog – could severely affect…
A multi-institutional research team found that changing environmental conditions are affecting forests around the globe,…
The wildlife trade is a multi-billion-dollar industry that threatens biodiversity. Exploiting wildlife by selling it,…
All living things have tipping points: points of no return, beyond which they cannot thrive.…
Global warming is causing species to search for more temperate environments to migrate to, but…
The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder that we move through a world shaped by…
Scientists are zeroing in on water quality and environmental concerns of fracking wastewater to determine…
Research of the University of Jyväskylä demonstrates that the characteristic zig-zag pattern on a viper’s…
Facing a scarcity of pollen, bumblebees will nibble on the leaves of flowerless plants, causing…
Chemical Recycling Makes Useful Product From Waste Bioplastic A faster, more efficient way of recycling…