A keystone in an arch's crown secures the other stones in place. Keystone species play the same role in many ecological communities by maintaining the structure and integrity of the community.

However, some species are better suited for sweet dishes, while others best complement savory meals. The primary differences lie in the chemical composition of the tree from which the cinnamon is ...

The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada” by Lillian Stokes and Matthew Young is long overdue.

Known for its tropical lowland wet forest, Cat Tien National Park boasts a forest cover of over 80%, making it a vital green ...

Oct. 10, 2024 — They say that hindsight is 20/20, and though the theory of ecological speciation -- which holds that new species emerge in response to ecological changes -- seems to hold in ...

The Earth is currently experiencing its sixth major extinction event. One million species globally are at risk of extinction in the next few decades, including 27 percent of the world’s mammals, 41 ...

This is the first time this ... Sep. 16, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a new species of fish, the 'grumpy dwarfgoby'. Found among coral reefs in the Red Sea, it has large canines and a ...

A species is a distinct group of organisms and the most basic unit used to measure life on Earth. However, there’s no single definition of a species, meaning this vital concept in biology can be ...

As the weather turns colder, this spice becomes indispensable. We use it in coffee, oatmeal, winter tea, sautéed plums, and ...

In nature, species will sometimes form unexpectedly close bonds and work to their mutual benefit. Symbiotic relationships are the close associations formed between pairs of species. They come in a ...

A bee in your bonnet has nothing on a wasp in your belly. Mississippi scientists have discovered a new species of wasp that lays eggs in living flies so the babies burst out of their bellies ...