Latest Articles for Ecology

Evolutionary Biology The Basics of Evolution and Adaptation

An overview of how evolution shapes life through adaptation and genetic changes.

Antonio Carvajal-Rodríguez

2025-06-03T05:14:24+00:00 ― 6 min read

Ecology Drought's Impact on Forests and Trees

Understanding how drought affects tree growth and diversity in forests.

Hernán Serrano-León, Haben Blondeel, Paula Glenz

2025-06-02T02:30:35+00:00 ― 6 min read

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition TaxaBind: A New Tool for Species Study

TaxaBind combines various data types to support species classification and conservation efforts.

Srikumar Sastry, Subash Khanal, Aayush Dhakal

2025-06-01T20:07:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Plant Biology The Battle Between Aphids and Plants

Aphids threaten plants with feeding tactics and special proteins.

Qun Liu, Anna C. M. Neefjes, Roksolana Kobylinska

2025-06-01T18:48:28+00:00 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology Understanding Local Adaptation in Long-Lived Species

Study reveals complex factors affecting local adaptation in long-lived species.

Max Schmid, L. Habluetzel, C. Mullon

2025-06-01T07:28:53+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed Matter Chemotactic Aggregation: Cells in Motion

Cells move towards chemical signals, forming complex patterns in biology.

Henrik Weyer, David Muramatsu, Erwin Frey

2025-06-01T07:13:57+00:00 ― 5 min read

Pattern Formation and Solitons Patterns of Life in Desert Plants

Explore the math and science behind plant patterns in deserts.

Yonghui Xia, Jianglong Xiao, Jianshe Yu

2025-06-01T01:12:51+00:00 ― 7 min read

Bioinformatics The Hidden Journey of Genes and Ghosts

Exploring how genes transfer sideways and the impact of ghost lineages.

Eric Tannier, Théo Tricou, Syrine Benali

2025-06-01T01:08:19+00:00 ― 6 min read

Machine Learning Improving Simulation-Based Inference in Science

A method to enhance parameter estimation from simulations efficiently.

Manuel Gloeckler, Shoji Toyota, Kenji Fukumizu

2025-05-31T20:57:12+00:00 ― 5 min read

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Improving Nature Image Search for Science

Computers are learning to find nature images for scientists more effectively.

Edward Vendrow, Omiros Pantazis, Alexander Shepard

2025-05-31T16:28:36+00:00 ― 5 min read

Paleontology Fossils: Connecting Earth's Past and Present

Learn how fossils reveal the story of life through time.

Niklas Hohmann, Emilia Jarochowska

2025-05-31T13:21:33+00:00 ― 7 min read

Methodology A New Method for Analyzing Ecological Data

Researchers develop an efficient way to study species interactions with environmental factors.

Lorenzo Mauri, David B. Dunson

2025-05-31T05:32:26+00:00 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Diverse World of Dragonfly Families

Explore the fascinating differences between dragonfly families and their adaptations.

Ethan R. Tolman, Christopher D. Beatty, Paul B. Frandsen

2025-05-30T02:18:56+00:00 ― 6 min read

Dynamical Systems Understanding Bifurcation Analysis in Complex Systems

Bifurcation analysis studies how small changes lead to different system behaviors.

Harry Dankowicz, Jan Sieber

2025-05-28T23:25:54+00:00 ― 4 min read

Analysis of PDEs Patterns in Nature: The Dance of Competing Species

Discover how competing species create intricate patterns in nature.

Valentina Bucur, Dr Bakhtier Vasiev

2025-05-28T22:42:37+00:00 ― 5 min read

Statistical Mechanics The Foraging Strategies of Ants

Explore how ants efficiently gather food and work together in colonies.

Daniel Marris, Pol Fernández-López, Frederic Bartumeus

2025-05-28T18:46:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Ecology Impact of Species Interactions on Ecosystem Productivity

Examining how the interactions of species influence productivity in ecosystems.

Rongzhou Man, J. Tao, C. Nock

2025-05-28T12:10:44+00:00 ― 7 min read

Animal Behavior and Cognition The Colorful Lives of Lizards

Explore how lizard colors reveal strategies for survival and behavior.

Roberto Sacchi, Alan J. Coladonato, Stefano Scali

2025-05-28T07:41:32+00:00 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Unique Kapokapowai of Aotearoa

Explore the fascinating dragonflies of New Zealand and their diverse habitats.

Ethan R. Tolman, Chris D. Beatty, Aaron Goodman

2025-05-28T00:12:52+00:00 ― 6 min read

Ecology The Complexity of Ecosystems Explained

Discover how ecosystems function through balance, randomness, and species relationships.

Juan Giral Martínez, Matthieu Barbier, Silvia De Monte

2025-05-27T23:28:00+00:00 ― 9 min read

Microbiology The Role of Beggiatoa in Aquatic Environments

Exploring how Beggiatoa bacteria manage phosphorus in aquatic ecosystems.

Nadezhda Iakovchuk, Jenny Fabian, Olaf Dellwig

2025-05-27T15:14:28+00:00 ― 5 min read

Animal Behavior and Cognition How Starlings Evade Predators in Flocks

Learn how European starlings use group behavior to escape danger from predators.

Marina Papadopoulou, Hanno Hildenbrandt, Rolf F. Storms

2025-05-27T09:15:32+00:00 ― 6 min read

Ecology The Intriguing Lives of Parasites

Discover how parasites manipulate their hosts for survival.

Phuong L. Nguyen, Chaitanya S. Gokhale

2025-05-27T06:16:04+00:00 ― 7 min read

Paleontology The Gray Brocket Deer: A Look at Their Diet and Environment

An exploration of the gray brocket deer's diet and changes in its habitat.

Alex Hubbe, William J. Pestle, Mark Hubbe

2025-05-26T13:04:08+00:00 ― 6 min read

Soft Condensed Matter Active Matter: The Physics of Motion and Interaction

Discover the dynamic world of active matter and its intriguing behaviors.

Yu Duan, Jaime Agudo-Canalejo, Ramin Golestanian

2025-05-25T13:43:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Artificial Intelligence The Math Behind Pythagorean Trees

Exploring the unique shapes of trees through mathematics.

Dymitr Ruta, Corrado Mio, Ernesto Damiani

2025-05-25T03:21:36+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genetics Rapid Adaptation: Nature's Survival Skills

Learn how organisms swiftly adapt to changing environments for survival.

Cosima Caliendo, Susanne Gerber, Markus Pfenninger

2025-05-24T11:42:56+00:00 ― 8 min read

Developmental Biology The Vibrant Adaptations of Fish Colors

Discover how fish colors aid survival and adaptation in their environments.

Maryam Alenize, Rashid Minhas, Tetsuhiro Kudoh

2025-05-23T10:17:28+00:00 ― 8 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Secrets of Comparative Analysis in Evolution

Exploring how scientists unravel evolutionary patterns through comparative analysis.

Sean A. S. Anderson, Sachin Kaushik, Daniel R. Matute

2025-05-23T05:48:16+00:00 ― 6 min read

Ecology New Method for Tracking Animal Movement

A fresh approach improves accuracy of animal home range estimates.

Jack Hollins, Christen Fleming, Justin M. Calabrese

2025-05-23T02:03:56+00:00 ― 5 min read

Bioinformatics Tracking Viruses: A Deep Dive into Population Dynamics

Exploring how genetics and transmission patterns impact infectious disease outbreaks.

Timothy G. Vaughan, Tanja Stadler

2025-05-22T20:05:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Populations and Evolution The Complexity of Animal Population Data

Discover how researchers analyze animal populations using diverse data.

Frédéric Barraquand

2025-05-22T03:56:22+00:00 ― 6 min read

Probability Random Walks in Random Environments Unpacked

Exploring the dance of chance and environment in random walks.

Jean-Dominique Deuschel, Martin Slowik, Weile Weng

2025-05-21T08:55:13+00:00 ― 6 min read

Statistical Mechanics Understanding Reaction-Diffusion Models in Science

Learn how reaction-diffusion models explain behavior in nature and their applications.

Olga Movilla Miangolarra, Asmaa Eldesoukey, Ander Movilla Miangolarra

2025-05-21T07:38:27+00:00 ― 5 min read

Populations and Evolution Understanding Population Changes in Nature

A look at models predicting population dynamics and their implications in nature.

Haiyan Wang

2025-05-21T02:17:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genomics Unlocking the Secrets of Lasius Ants

A deep dive into the world of Lasius ants and their complex identification.

Kristine Jecha, Guillaume Lavanchy, Tanja Schwander

2025-05-20T23:57:52+00:00 ― 7 min read

Animal Behavior and Cognition Social Networks and Vocal Skills in Monk Parakeets

Study links vocal complexity to social structures in monk parakeets.

Simeon Q Smeele, J. C. Senar, M. B. McElreath

2025-05-20T22:28:08+00:00 ― 10 min read

Populations and Evolution Animal Adaptations: Surviving Through Change

Discover how animals adapt their defenses in response to threats.

Sangeeta Saha, Swadesh Pal, Roderick Melnik

2025-05-20T16:45:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Bioinformatics New Dataset Reveals Trends in Vertebrate Diversity

Research dataset on diversification metrics for five groups of vertebrates released.

Juan Daniel Vasquez-Restrepo

2025-05-20T16:29:12+00:00 ― 5 min read

Probability Survival and Extinction in Nature

Study of how species survive or vanish in changing environments.

A. P. Zhiyanov, A. V. Shklyaev

2025-05-20T10:59:56+00:00 ― 4 min read