Ecology, The Environment and Conservation

This complex theme deals primarily with interactions between organisms and the environmental factors that impact them, but to a greater extent between individual inanimate environmental factors.

innovations-report offers informative reports and articles on topics such as climate protection, landscape conservation, ecological systems, wildlife and nature parks and ecosystem efficiency and balance.

Size and age of plants impact their productivity more than climate, study shows

The size and age of plants has more of an impact on their productivity than temperature and precipitation, according to a landmark study by University of…

UM-led research team contributes to the management of South Florida coastal environments

A Florida-based marine research team has developed a unique formal process and modeling framework to help manage South Florida's economically important coastal…

Tiniest catch: University of Arizona scientists' fishing expedition reveals viral diversity in the sea

Using lab-cultured bacteria as “bait,” a team of scientists led by Matthew Sullivan has sequenced complete and partial genomes of about 10 million viruses from…

bentekk startup delivers swift results of hazardous waste analysis

“The device analyzes samples up to 30 times faster than conventional technologies,” says chemical engineer Schmittmann, “and you get initial results in about…

Dispersant from Deepwater Horizon Spill Found to Persist in the Environment

In an attempt to prevent vast quantities of oil from fouling beaches and marshes, BP applied 1.84 million gallons of chemical dispersant to oil to oil released…

For bees (and flowers), tongue size matters

For bees and the flowers they pollinate, a compatible tongue length is essential to a successful relationship. Some bees and plants are very closely matched,…

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