Discover a wealth of articles related to the captivating and complex field of ecology. Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment, including the interactions between individuals, populations, and entire ecosystems.
Ecology is often referred to as “environmental biology” or “ecosystem science,” and encompasses a wide range of topics, including biodiversity, conservation biology, climate change, and sustainability. It also involves interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from fields such as geography, sociology, and economics.
On this page, you will find the latest news and research on ecology from around the world, covering topics such as the effects of climate change on ecosystems, the conservation of endangered species, and the impacts of human activities on the environment.
Cornelia Sattler’s image of the invasive orange pore fungus won the BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition. The competition celebrates nature’s wonders across various categories,…
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics. Microplastic particles can be found in the marine atmosphere, even in the world’s most isolated…
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…
Digital simulation suggests a small percentage of pathogens could cause significant ecological damage. According to a new study, ancient pathogens released from melting permafrost have…
Scientists have revealed the unique ‘cheating’ strategy used by a specific insect native to New Zealand to evade predation – by imitating a species known…
Computer simulation shows the release of only 1% of dormant pathogens could cause major environmental damage and the widespread loss of host organisms around the…
Scientists discover gene flow from an extinct gorilla population to eastern gorillas. An international research study, recently published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution,…
Basking sharks, known for their gentle, plankton-feeding behavior, have been unexpectedly identified as regional endotherms, maintaining a higher body temperature than the water they inhabit,…
Scientists are studying ‘super corals’ as a potential solution to climate change effects on coral reefs. Despite demonstrating resilience, ‘super corals’ also show reduced genetic…
The most accurate estimate yet has been provided by artificial intelligence and computer vision. Each year, a small forest in Zambia transforms into the site…
Faysal Bibi from the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin, and Juan L. Cantalapiedra from the University of Alcalá in Madrid, leveraged thousands of fossil teeth…
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…
Modeling Healthier Habitats on Managed Lands Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers developed a model framework that identifies ways to ensure wildlife can safely navigate their…
Global warming is leading to the increased spread of deadly coral disease, which, according to new research, is predicted to become endemic to reefs worldwide…
A nemertean worm, Carcinonemertes conanobrieni, discovered by a Clemson University biologist, is suspected to negatively impact the reproduction of Caribbean spiny lobsters, thereby contributing to…
While it’s well-established that environmental factors shape the evolution of species, a recent study illustrates a reciprocal relationship where the evolutionary adaptations of species, in…
Scientists from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment examine human-raven relationships. Long before the establishment of the first…