A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found chlormequat, a pesticide linked to health risks in animals, in 80% of participants, indicating widespread exposure…
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A new study highlights the invasion of at least 70 imported earthworm species across North America, posing significant threats to native ecosystems and biodiversity. Researchers…
Scientists Erle Ellis has synthesized interdisciplinary research to illustrate how human cultural practices have historically enabled the transformation of ecosystems, advancing from the use of…
Scientists have discovered how forest emissions affect cloud formation and climate, emphasizing the need for better climate models and the role of forests in combating…
Researchers have documented a dramatic decrease in creekbank and marsh edge erosion, up to 90%, in the Elkhorn Slough of Monterey County, attributable to the…
Other plants, including some ferns, send out leaves or shoots that touch the ground and sprout roots to sustain a new plant. But the Panamanian…
A new camera system, capable of replicating how various animals perceive colors, has been developed by researchers. This system overcomes the limitations of traditional methods…
A new study has identified the smallest species of fanged frogs in Southeast Asia, with unique characteristics such as terrestrial egg-laying and male egg guarding.…
A groundbreaking study by UCL and international scientists has discovered that just 2.2% of tree species account for half of the trees in tropical forests…
A team of University of Queensland scientists conducted a biodiversity survey in their Annerley share house, uncovering 1,150 unique species. This finding significantly exceeded the…
New observations of wolves hunting marine mammals in Alaska’s Katmai National Park challenge existing views on wolf diets, revealing a significant shift from land-based to…
The scientific study used satellite transmitters, population counts, and DNA analyses of tissue samples to describe the special Kangia ringed seal in Ilulissat Icefjord. Here,…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking method for polar bear conservation by analyzing DNA from their footprints in the snow. This non-invasive technique, which is also…
Recent research in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park has uncovered that local wildlife, including elephants and giraffes, fear humans more than lions (pictured above),…
X-ray micro-CT of a male Eucera inside its nest. Credit: Fernando Muñiz Fernando Muñiz, a research academic from the University of Seville, participates in a…
Recent research indicates that plants could absorb more atmospheric CO2 than previously believed, providing a hopeful perspective on climate change mitigation. However, scientists emphasize the…
New research explores the challenge greenwashing poses to the ‘nature positive’ concept, which aims to halt environmental decline and improve biodiversity. It emphasizes the need…
Japanese researchers at Nagoya University have uncovered new aspects of the interaction between mast seeding plants like sasa bamboo and field mice. Their study reveals…
Brazilian scientists analyzed the typical soil composition resulting from native management with the aim of developing biotech applications for more effective restoration of degraded areas.…
Researchers propose a synergy between AI and ecology, believing that ecology can inspire more resilient AI and that AI can address global ecological challenges. Mutual…