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Category: Ecology

Murder Hornets a Threat to Honey Bees
Ecology Environment Zoology

Murder Hornets a Threat to Honey Bees

September 21, 2020April 3, 2021

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

Light Pollution in Your Community
Astronomy and Astrophysics Citizen Science Ecology SciStarter Blog

Light Pollution in Your Community

May 28, 2020June 8, 2021

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

Will We Ever Find a Microplastics Alternative?
Ecology Environment Health New Technologies

Will We Ever Find a Microplastics Alternative?

March 25, 2020April 7, 2025

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

Megabiota, Largest Life, Vital to Biosphere
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology Zoology

Megabiota, Largest Life, Vital to Biosphere

March 18, 2020September 2, 2021

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

Wounding Leaves Produces Sweeter Organic Strawberries
Botany Ecology Health

Wounding Leaves Produces Sweeter Organic Strawberries

February 12, 2020May 4, 2021

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

Australian Bushfires vs Amazon Rain Forest Fires
Climate Change Ecology Environment

Australian Bushfires vs Amazon Rain Forest Fires

January 28, 2020July 28, 2025

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

Intense Lawn Mowing Lowers Biodiversity, Favors Pests
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology

Intense Lawn Mowing Lowers Biodiversity, Favors Pests

January 22, 2020April 17, 2021

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

Fossil pollen holds clues to past
Climate Change Ecology Geology

Fossil pollen holds clues to past

December 9, 2019April 3, 2021

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

Cultural Heritage and Citizen Science
Citizen Science Ecology SciStarter Blog

Cultural Heritage and Citizen Science

December 6, 2019December 9, 2019

Citizen science for your ears The latest episode of Citizen Science, the podcast from SciStarter, is the first of two…

Explore Biodiversity with iNaturalist
Biodiversity and Conservation Citizen Science Ecology SciStarter Blog

Explore Biodiversity with iNaturalist

October 18, 2019October 15, 2019

Do you want to know more about the world around you? You can get outside and explore biodiversity and the…

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