From dust-like orchid seeds to the massive double coconuts, the variation in seed size is one of nature's most striking ...

"My first reaction was disbelief until I checked the photos and videos of the remains," said ecologist Adbullah Nagy.

Mono Lake, nestled in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, is a haven for unique life forms. Its iconic tufa formations and thriving populations of brine shrimp and alkali flies showcase an ecosystem ...

If your child loves animals, they will love to answer some animal trivia questions for kids. These animal-related questions ...

Researchers have developed an effective oral patch that may one day replace sutures.

The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing ...

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As their traditional dining options dwindle, the native coyotes of San Francisco are shifting what they eat. A UC Davis study ...

Jan. 16, 2025 — A mussel bed in Northern California is as healthy and biodiverse as it was about 80 years ago, when two young students surveyed it shortly before one was sent to fight in World ...

Researchers at the HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research in Hungary launched a countrywide citizen science project called ...

Animal-named teams abound in college and professional sports. I offer a replay of a column comparing ecology and sports.