Ecology

Ecology is the natural science that studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment, from individuals to populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. It examines how organisms live, interact, and adapt, the flow of energy and nutrients through ecosystems, the distribution and diversity of species, and how environmental changes affect these processes.

Image: Dense misty rainforest in San Antonio Del Tequendama, Colombia, showcasing vibrant green foliage (s. Amazon)
When in drought: Researchers map which parts of the Amazon are most vulnerable to climate changeScience

When in drought: Researchers map which parts of the Amazon are most vulnerable to climate change

In the late 2000s, Scott Saleska noticed something strange going on in the Amazon rainforest. In 2005, a massive drought struck the region. Two years…
SourceSourceJune 20, 2024 Full article
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Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperationNewsScience

Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperation

By Osaka Metropolitan University While there is an increasing consensus among humans that corporal discipline of children does more harm than good, fish may disagree.…
SourceSourceJune 18, 2024 Full article
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Millions of insects migrate through 30-metre Pyrenees passScience

Millions of insects migrate through 30-metre Pyrenees pass

By Alex Morrison, University of Exeter Over 17 million insects migrate each year through a single mountain pass on the border between France and Spain,…
SourceSourceJune 14, 2024 Full article