Ecology Archives

Study Sheds Light on Lake Erie’s Dead Zone

A dead zone in Lake Erie gives clues to how phosphorus levels change in the water and what this means for future environmental conditions.

These books are the current top picks for environmental science nonfiction from the writers and editors at Science Connected Magazine.

Asian giant hornets, sometimes called murder hornets, are the latest in a long line of recent threats to honey bees in North America.

Can you see the night sky? Study light pollution in your community with the Globe at Night citizen science project.

A microplastics alternative is much in demand due to the harmful impact these tiny plastic particles have on the environment and human health.

By Mackenzie Myers @kenzwrites Large organisms such as whales, elephants, and redwoods are often featured in awe-inspiring nature documentaries, but…

Organic strawberry plants produce more phytochemicals to combat damage, resulting in stronger, sweeter fruits with more health benefits.

Despite their apparent similarities, last year’s fires in the Amazon rain forest and the ongoing bushfires in Australia are different.

Mowing lawns less frequently and allowing grass to grow may result in greater plant and pollinator biodiversity and fewer pests.…

By Mackenzie Myers What if, instead of ancient treasure and tombs, Indiana Jones researched ancient pollen and soil? Beyond just…