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Category: Ecology

Sea Turtle Conservation Dives Into the “Lost Years”
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology

Sea Turtle Conservation Dives Into the “Lost Years”

May 13, 2025May 12, 2025

More data on the activity patterns of newly hatched sea turtles in the water may be crucial for sea turtle conservation efforts.

Invasive Species of Spotted Lanternfly Sniffed Out by Dogs
Ecology

Invasive Species of Spotted Lanternfly Sniffed Out by Dogs

February 25, 2025February 21, 2025

This invasive species threatens agriculture but perhaps for not much longer, as trained dogs can detect their eggs in vineyards and forests.

How Do Plants Harness Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria?
Ecology Environment

How Do Plants Harness Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria?

May 7, 2024May 3, 2024

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria help plants obtain a usable form of nitrogen. But what’s the science behind it, and how can it benefit crops?

Brewing Cell-Derived Coffee in a Lab for More Sustainable Lattes
Ecology Environment Sustainable Living

Brewing Cell-Derived Coffee in a Lab for More Sustainable Lattes

March 5, 2024April 29, 2024

Cell-derived coffee gets its start in a lab instead of a field, and soon its flavor profile will be comparable enough to meet the rising coffee demand.

New in Rainforest Conservation: Seeing the Forest and the Trees
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology Environment

New in Rainforest Conservation: Seeing the Forest and the Trees

February 27, 2024February 22, 2024

Rainforest conservation gains new focus with the discovery that just 2% of the diverse tree species in the forest account for half the trees.

Ant-ibiotics: How Ants Treat Infections
Ecology Health Zoology

Ant-ibiotics: How Ants Treat Infections

February 6, 2024March 23, 2025

Matabele ants of sub-Saharan Africa are the only other known species to recognize infections and be able to use antibiotics for treatment.

How Do Soil Microbial Communities Recover from Wildfires?
Ecology Environment

How Do Soil Microbial Communities Recover from Wildfires?

December 12, 2023December 19, 2023

Scientists examine how soil microbial communities resume ecosystem functioning after a wildfire, with a focus on the effects of dispersal.

Microorganisms Boost Levels of Carbon Storage in Soil
Climate Change Ecology Geology

Microorganisms Boost Levels of Carbon Storage in Soil

October 24, 2023November 4, 2024

Microorganisms increase the level of carbon storage in the soil, making them key players in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Bee Behavior Affected by Pesticides and Temperature
Ecology Environment

Bee Behavior Affected by Pesticides and Temperature

September 19, 2023September 14, 2023

Climate change and pesticides spell double trouble for bee behavior, but pesticide risk to bees varies depending on the temperature.

Bee Phenology: How Are Bees Feeling the Heat?
Climate Change Ecology Zoology

Bee Phenology: How Are Bees Feeling the Heat?

August 1, 2023November 4, 2024

Rising temperatures in recent years have been linked to observed shifts in bee phenology. These changes may impact pollination.

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