Research shows aspen forests slow wildfire spread
A new study finds evidence that stands of aspen trees could resist wildfires by slowing a fire’s advance or changing its course.
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Here’s how we help an iconic California fish survive the gauntlet of today’s highly modified waterways
New ‘facilitated migration’ framework gives water managers a playbook for getting more juvenile Chinook salmon from the Central Valley to the sea
Professor Emeritus Richard Tracy named an Ecological Society of America Fellow
Richard “Dick” Tracy, an emeritus professor in the University of Nevada, Reno Department of Biology, was recently named a 2025 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America.
Ripon College graduate Anderson honored as ESA Early Career Fellow
Ripon College graduate Sarah Anderson was selected as one of the Ecological Society of America’s 2025 Early Career Fellows for her landscape ecology work.
Cascading impacts of groundwater input to coral reefs
Groundwater input to coral reefs directly affects water chemistry and triggers a cascade of changes in the coastal ecosystem, according to a new study.
Micronutrients, key to the diversity and abundance of soil insects in tropical forests
New research shows that the availability of nutrients like sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium is a determining factor in the structure of soil insect communities in tropical forests.
Unexpected Animal Partnership Discovered in the Amazon
Solitary animals roaming the nocturnal jungle together – what sounds like a scene from a fairytale has now been scientifically documented.
FSU biologist uncovers how different coral reproduction methods shape Caribbean reefs’ future
A new study shows how the reproductive methods of individual coral species play a crucial role in their ability to survive, and even thrive, amid a rapidly changing environment.
Birds in intensive agricultural settings seek food far from their nests in order to reproduce successfully, according to a UMH study
New research reveals that insectivorous birds that breed on intensive agricultural plots are forced to seek food in far-flung areas.
Wuhan Botanical Garden reveals how lethal Arisaema flowers attract pollinators
New research solves the longstanding mystery of how lethal flowers continue to attract pollinators despite killing them.
Ecological Thresholds, Abiotic Stress, and Climate Change: A Conceptual Framework
A new study examines the mechanisms behind these ecological transformations—known as threshold responses—and offers a roadmap for predicting where and when they might occur.
Scientists’ new blueprint integrates rewilding and agriculture to tackle biodiversity crisis
Setting aside at least 20% of agricultural landscapes for rewilding and adopting wildlife friendly practices could reverse biodiversity declines while maintaining food production.
Alum finds isolated trees face highest risk in tropical pastures
New research shows that large, solitary trees in tropical agricultural landscapes are dying at higher rates than their smaller counterparts.
Giant plankton could help coral fight climate change
Researchers have observed a rare ocean phenomenon revealing a surprising ally in the fight for coral reef survival: giant, gelatinous plankton known as pyrosomes.
Preserving the past, protecting the future: Historic village water tanks provide a lifeline for amphibians
New research highlights the surprising role of centuries-old water structures in protecting biodiversity in Portugal’s Peneda-Gerês National Park.
City-Dwelling Monarch Butterflies Stay Put
A new study says non-native milkweeds don’t help or harm migratory monarch butterflies.
World’s first video of penguins catching fish in dark waters
For the first time, how king penguins catch fish in the dark ocean at depths exceeding 100m has been captured on film.
Elena Litchman made ESA Fellow
Michigan State ecologist bestowed prestigious Ecological Society of America Fellowship.
Researchers Reveal How Plants Enhance Visual Appeal of Their Nectar
An optical illusion helps Chinese New Year flowers make their colorless nectar appear dark red, attracting pollinators.
OU Professor Named Ecology Society of America Early Career Fellow
Daniel Becker, an assistant professor of biology at the University of Oklahoma, has been named a 2025 Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America for his research focusing on the spread of zoonotic pathogens.