Longer growing seasons may sound beneficial. Trees may take up more carbon and offer better shade. But there are downsides. A ...

Short for biological diversity, biodiversity is the range of variation found among microorganisms, plants, fungi, and animals. Some of this variation is found within species, such as differences in ...

In the early 1990s, eight people tried to survive in a hermetically sealed glass structure filled with miniature forests, ...

Earth could lose 10 per cent of all plant and animal species by 2050, rising to 27 per cent by 2100, say scientists at the European Commission and Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

From ancient creatures frozen in time to investigations of threatened life today, these shots BMC Ecology and Evolution photo contest showcase life on Earth.

Mountains have consistently captivated and inspired wonder in people. These massive behemoths have been revered, investigated, and inhabited across history. However, in addition to their stunning ...

This 2012 satellite photo shows a quartet of near-identical glaciers on Canada's Ellesmere Island. The ice masses help to spark life in the otherwise barren Arctic environment.

As the last bits of snow on Mount Washington melt away in early summer, they’re providing more for the alpine ecosystem than ...

These giant animals can trample small pants, eat the large plants, and break down woody plants. The researchers assessed the various influences of animals that weighed 45 kg or 4500 kg. This analysis ...

∎ Fernwood: On April 20, you can join a cleanup of the riverside from 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a guided tour from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., or have your kids join a ...