Unlocking the Secrets of Soil Microbes to Improve Climate Predictions
Scientists are using the DNA from soil microbes to model how they function and use carbon, ultimately helping to advance the accuracy of climate models….
Scientists are using the DNA from soil microbes to model how they function and use carbon, ultimately helping to advance the accuracy of climate models….
Scientists have found that the growth patterns of trees in a forest differ significantly from the way branches expand on an individual tree. Nature is…
A groundbreaking study reveals that 75% of the world’s industrial fishing vessels were not tracked publicly, highlighting significant gaps in ocean governance. By employing satellite…
A study by the Environmental Working Group found chlormequat, a pesticide associated with health risks in animals, in 80% of participants, highlighting the need for…
An alien invasion capable of triggering catastrophic changes is underway across North America. At least 70 imported earthworm species have colonized the continent, and represent…
New research on coastal wetlands indicates that without significant carbon emission reductions, 75% of these areas will be in deficit by 2070, potentially leading to…
New findings show that coral bleaching prompts the release of compounds that encourage harmful bacterial growth, suggesting these changes could serve as early indicators of…
Drawing together an array of interdisciplinary studies across archaeology, ecology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory, Erle Ellis, professor of geography and environmental systems at the University…
A new meta-analysis across six continents establishes that large wild herbivores affect ecosystems in numerous important ways, from soils to vegetation to smaller animals, and…
Forests, which cover a third of Earth’s land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and the water cycle, though the full scope of their impact…
The reintroduction of sea otters in Central California significantly slows erosion, offering a promising, low-cost approach to coastal ecosystem conservation. In a groundbreaking study published…
A novel approach by the University of Sydney utilizes artificial scents to deter herbivores from consuming valuable plants, showing significant promise in ecological conservation and…
Plant biologists have discovered that a unique species of tree fern, exclusive to Panama, has the ability to regenerate its deceased leaf fronds into root-like…
Open-source camera and software system records natural animal-view videos with over 90% accuracy. A new camera system allows ecologists and filmmakers to produce videos that…
A collaborative study between the University of East Anglia and the Ocean University of China has identified the ‘Anthropogenic Nitrogen Pump’ in coastal seas. This…
The males of these tiny frogs guard their eggs, which are laid on leaves. Generally, frogs’ teeth aren’t anything special—they appear as tiny, pointed spikes…
Scientists have found that a small number of tree species dominate tropical forests worldwide, challenging previous notions about the diversity of these ecosystems. A major…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard during the 2020 lockdown, challenging perceptions of urban wildlife and…