An ecological theory may help to explain why segregation is so widespread and persistent in US cities, according to a paper published today in Buildings and Cities. The new way of framing ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Scientists have created a research framework to incorporate ecological theory – mathematical models and concepts to understand interactions and dynamics of ecosystems – into ecosystem ...

Research shows the relationship between a species' age and its risk of going extinct could be accurately predicted by an ecological model called the 'neutral theory of biodiversity.' New research from ...

The objectives of this project are to i) Identify existing and novel vegetation structural metrics, akin to leaf area index (LAI), that are strongly correlated with ecosystem function and broadly ...

The animated sci-fi series Scavenger’s Reign takes viewers to the strange planet of Vesta, where womb-like sacks hang from trees and floating fluff balls stick to skin. It’s a hostile and merciless ...

An ad hoc committee will conduct a study and issue three reports that review the many different scientific initiatives underway to support the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP). The ...