The survival of marshes and other vulnerable coastal regions hinges on the ability to restrict global warming to under 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit),…
A recent study on biodiversity suggests that using species richness alone may not be a reliable metric for monitoring ecosystems. Ecosystems that appear healthy, with…
As individuals increasingly migrate from the countryside to urban areas in search of improved economic opportunities, or when farming ceases to be profitable, the lands…
A new study conducted by citizen scientists uncovers the proliferation of marine life within the North Pacific “Garbage Patch.” The North Pacific “Garbage Patch” is…
A unique 24-year study on freshwater fish subjected to warm water pollution reveals alterations in growth and mortality rates, along with size modifications, however, the…
While many individuals view the growth of moss in their gardens as a nuisance, they may not know that this ancient ancestor of all vegetation…
Is it possible for humans to survive long-term in deep space? The answer is a lukewarm maybe, according to a new theory that outlines the…
Coastal ecosystems, ranging from mangroves to fjords, have the ability to absorb or release greenhouse gases. However, on a global scale, these ecosystems are a…
Unique long-term research sheds light on how biological responses to climate shifts. Arctic ground squirrels possess a unique trait among mammals – they can resist…
Genomics study in the Caribbean and Sargasso Seas signifies the first assembly of vibrio bacteria sourced from plastic waste. Recent research has unveiled how the…
The small island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is often envisioned as a lush paradise, dotted with large trees and teeming with a diverse…
Fungal spores discovered in dung have unveiled that megafauna experienced two distinct extinction “waves” in the Colombian Andes. Coprophilous fungi spores, which are integral to…
Generating new soil crust in deserts using solar farms. In the dry lands of the American Southwest, there is a hidden world beneath us. Biocrusts,…
Kyoto University investigates the computational capabilities of ecological networks. Kyoto University researchers have demonstrated the computational power of natural ecosystems through ecological reservoir computing, suggesting…
According to recent research conducted by the University of Southampton, flash droughts have become more frequent as a result of human-induced climate change, and this…
In August 2019, Hawaii’s Molokini island attracted over 40,000 tourists for snorkeling and diving. However, in March 2020, the global COVID lockdown brought that number…
A new study recently published in Science reveals that the Amazon rainforest has been damaged to a much greater extent than previously thought, with over…
Compared to historical patterns, the “wrong kind of fire” is burning. According to a study conducted by the Safford Lab at the University of California,…
