Ecosystems

Scientists found that methods for quantifying bees’ floral preferences fundamentally disagree on which flowers bees find most attractive. In a new article, they identify the most reliable method, one that’s simple enough to apply to your own garden.

A new green roof in Melbourne, Australia, was rapidly colonized by insects, but results show that a green roof needs more than just plants to make a helpful ecological contribution.

A new research study reveals mowing may actually fortify grassland ecosystems by stimulating enhanced plant defence traits and biodiversity.

Orchids, some of nature’s most stunning creations, are threatened by deforestation and need urgent attention to ensure their survival.

According to a recent study, vulnerable quokkas avoid prescribed burn areas for months, but unburned patches provide critical refuge for the displaced marsupials.

Most of the time, ecologists have studied interaction networks by considering a single sample, both in time and space. Recent research shows an innovative approach, highlighting the importance of understanding how such networks change between locations and over time.

Crop diversity defies concerns in Ethiopia as small farms blend old and new species over millennia.