A volcanic island in Iceland revealed that birds, not wind, brought the first plants. This changes what we know about how ...

When the volcanic island of Surtsey rose from the North Atlantic Ocean in 1963, it offered scientists a once-in-a-lifetime ...

The University of Guam’s Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, CESU, is leading the way in environmental research and ...

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the ...

“The extinction of the slender-billed curlew is a tragic and sobering moment for migratory bird conservation," said Amy ...

Variability in traits and increased individuality in behaviors is something that can evolve in response to selection, definitely in the lab and potentially also in nature.

On islands, many plants rely on animals such as birds, bats and reptiles to disperse their seeds and help them grow in new ...

California has officially named the giant garter snake its State Snake. Discover the significance of this decision and what ...

DECRA Fellow, Department of Ecological, Plant and Animal Sciences, La Trobe University Iliana Medina receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Alice Exnerova receives funding from the ...

Which plant hormones are critical in responding to drought conditions? How do plant hormone responses adjust to environmental changes? An article published in the journal Trends in Plant Science ...

South Carolina isn't often seen as the home of some of the most breathtaking wonders in the world, but outdoorsy travelers go ...

The news that our native bees are cut from a different cloth has important implications for conservation practices and may ...