It is commonly assumed that as forest ecosystems age, they accumulate and store (sequester) more carbon. A study based at the ...

Illustration by study coauthor Jennifer Kalejs shows synthesis of ecosystem changes over successional time. Image courtesy: Jennifer KalejsStudy ...

Adaptive mechanisms in Mediterranean vegetation, such as deep rooting systems, have helped mitigate some impacts. But it’s far from enough. High risks remain.

Dead trees are important for wildlife. Biologists employ bat boxes, bluebird nesting boxes and artificial bear dens to make ...

Springtime in Pennsylvania is in the air. As the days grow longer and the weather warms, nature is starting to wake up all ...

Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is one of the most widely distributed species in Northern Europe, while ...

Lake Tanganyika, a shining jewel nestled in the heart of Africa, stands as a testament to the delicate balance of nature. Its ...

After fire hydrants ran dry during the wildfires in Los Angeles, listeners wondered why firefighters didn't just use ocean water to begin with. On this episode of Possibly, we explain the tradeoffs of ...

Florida 4-H Broward County is using hands-on methods to teach conservation to local students through a pilot project designed ...

Invasive species, both plant and animal, are reshaping America’s landscapes in profound and often irreversible ways.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has uncharacteristically been working with nature instead of bulldozing it into submission. Will this enlightened approach prevail?

For a plant, life in Argentina’s Monte Desert is hard enough. Daily temperatures can fluctuate dramatically; it rarely rains, and there are few nutrients in the parched soil for a hungry plant. To add ...