When we walk into a forest, we often think less about the shade or the silence and more about the invisible work trees do—pulling carbon dioxide out of the air and storing it in their trunks, roots and soils. Forests are ...
From arid deserts and alpine meadows to dense wetlands and temperate forests, Iran's natural landscapes give rise to rich native wildlife. This country is home to over 8,000 species of plants, nearly 500 bird species and ...
Ecology
Aug 18, 2025
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Forests, grasslands, and other natural areas around the world have access to about a quarter less nitrogen than previously estimated, according to a new study published in Nature.
Ecology
Jul 16, 2025
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Forest fragmentation—the division of large, intact woodlands into smaller patches—has emerged as a critical issue in 21st-century global land cover change, with far-reaching implications for ecosystem health. By increasing ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2025
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Forests are a crucial resource for carbon mitigation, currently offsetting around 20% of North American carbon emissions. As temperatures continue to rise, scientists are rushing to understand how climate change is affecting ...
Scientists warn that the future of our oceans and climate goals depends on reconnecting the ecological threads that hold coastal habitats together.
Ecology
Jun 13, 2025
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As the global climate continues to warm, fire seasons have intensified, and large-scale wildfires have become more frequent in many parts of the world. Factors such as vegetation type, land use patterns, and human activity ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 9, 2025
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As the ocean warms across its temperate regions, kelp forests are collapsing and turf algae species are taking over. This shift from dense canopies of tall kelp to low-lying mats of turf algae is driving biodiversity loss ...
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2025
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Forests provide many ecosystem services, including microclimate regulation, biodiversity preservation, air and water purification, and soil protection. Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 20, 2025
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Climate change poses a particular risk to pine trees growing in dry areas, a new University of Eastern Finland study conducted in an urban recreational forest in Helsinki shows.
Ecology
Feb 27, 2025
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