The Monte Gordo Grasshopper, a rare living fossil, was found again in Cape Verde, revealing…
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.
A new study reveals that microbial diversity is shaped by a network of mutual dependencies.…
Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence of long-term, reciprocal helping behavior among African starlings, challenging long-held…
Wild chimpanzees change the meaning of individual calls by combining them in different ways, a…
New research shows that rising salinity in coastal lagoons is reshaping ecosystems, but restoring freshwater…
Data collected on juvenile and adult fringe-lipped bats provide the first insights into how eavesdropping…
A team of scientists aboard the R/V Falkor (too) made an unexpected discovery after an…
A new study combining satellite imagery with genetic analysis reveals that climate and land use…
Saharan mustard threatens desert plant diversity and hampers recovery from climate fluctuations. Once believed to…
A new paper highlights over 500 interconnected factors contributing to the global decline of insect…
Deep soils vital for life host an active new microbial phylum, CSP1-3. These microbes may…
The silver-cheeked toadfish is spreading north in the Mediterranean, threatening biodiversity Researchers have recorded the…
Originally made up of two distinct herds, researchers now believe the Yellowstone bison should be…
Mountaintops host some of the world’s most diverse butterfly species, but climate change could transform…
Unusual structures of unknown origin discovered in desert rocks have been documented in a new…
Global research team explores how environmental factors and dispersal barriers influence biodiversity. Why do certain…
Dry spring weather is causing plants to use more snowmelt, reducing Colorado River streamflow. This…
A hummingbird chick in Panama mimics a poisonous caterpillar to avoid predators—a rare case of…