Rock outcrops, long regarded as passive geological features, may play an active and crucial role in shaping soil function in ...

Natural Tunnel State Park embodies the very definition of a hidden gem—world-class natural wonders tucked away in Virginia’s southwest corner, offering experiences that rival more famous destinations ...

It’s the perfect addition to a weekend exploring Missouri’s Arcadia Valley, which offers other natural attractions like ...

Ecosystem ecology is the combined study of the physical and biological components of ecosystems. It focuses on how matter and energy flow through both organisms and the abiotic components of the ...

It considers processes that occur at the population, community and ecosystem levels and has a particular focus on biodiversity. A global analysis reveals that coral restoration sites are often ...

Mar. 24, 2025 — The introduction of exotic species can pose significant challenges in the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, yet researchers have found that Pacific oysters introduced ...

said the practice is impacting entire ecosystems. “There's evidence to show that shore birds decline in the same amount as a horseshoe,” he said. “So, the two are connected. We've been trying to work ...

Groundwater plays an important role in sustaining aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, such as springs, wetlands, rivers and vegetation. Understanding these groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs) is ...

Among the basidiomycetous macrofungi, especially those with poroid fertile surface of fruiting bodies (poroid fungi) and corticioid fertile surface (corticioid fungi) play several essential roles in ...

School of Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China ...