Scientists are discovering new species faster than ever, revealing that Earth holds far more life…
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.
As fish disappear, African penguins are being pushed into direct competition with fishing fleets, deepening…
Analysis of 309 strains suggests that the genus Escovopsis originated about 56.9 million years ago,…
A plant that looks like a fungus, lives like a parasite, and clones itself in…
Every spring, the familiar songs of Wood Thrushes and warblers return to parks and backyards…
A new University of Arizona study challenges the idea that Earth is undergoing a rapidly…
Because a key food source dropped to less than a quarter of its peak levels…
A new study looks at how microscopic plants have been used as evidence in forensic…
Medieval bards and poets described plant life that reveals India’s savannas have thrived for at…
AI has revealed a hidden lion roar that adds a new dimension to how scientists…
A culinary favorite is becoming a forest threat, reducing native fungi and spreading rapidly. The…
A long-lost Bolivian killifish has been found alive, revealing a globally important hotspot for seasonal…
There are plenty more squid in the sea for Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales. How much…
Arizona’s young Bald Eagles head north, not south, during migration. Their habits reveal crucial habitats…
New research suggests juvenile American pikas are becoming scarce in parts of the Colorado Rockies.…
Scientists have found a unique deep-sea vent field off Papua New Guinea where hot hydrothermal…
Extensive fungal decay persists on the USS Cairo, and further research is needed to understand…
Scientists worldwide have joined forces to build the first-ever roadmap for conserving Earth’s vast invisible…