Can humans endure long-term living in deep space? The answer is a lukewarm maybe, according to a new theory describing the complexity of maintaining gravity and oxygen, obtaining water, developing ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The Global Ecosystems Atlas is a tool that aims to serve as an open-source repository for data on all the ecosystems in the world. Developed by the ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in ...

Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

Two recent international studies are poised to change the way scientists view the crucial relationship between Earth’s climate and the carbon cycle. These reports explore the global photosynthesis and ...

Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have synchronised their own rhythms with those of Earth’s seasons. Plant growth cycles, the migration of billions of animals, ...

Climate change also alters nitrogen in soils and plants, shaping food quality, water safety, and pollution risks worldwide.

Oftentimes when people think about the most “important” ecosystems to conserve, the first example that comes to mind are rainforests. Rainforests are the quintessential ecosystem we often learn about ...