A new study published in the journal One Earth reveals that the way ecosystems collapse—abruptly or gradually—may depend on internal complexity, much like how magnetic materials behave under stress.

Workers of the soldierless termite Ruptitermes atyra litter-feeding in Panama. This species belongs to the subfamily Apicotermitinae, a lineage that has undergone extensive diversification within ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in coal mines during the 20th century to detect unsafe carbon monoxide levels ...

Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day draws global attention to the plants and animals that make life on Earth possible. Established by the United Nations to mark the signing of the Convention on ...

March 31 - In his book Black Sun, Edward Abbey called butterflies “flying flowers”. I think of that line when I see western tiger swallowtails near my home. They bring me joy. But butterfly ...

Scientists have warned that a new UK Government report on global biodiversity loss and national security risks distorting evidence and driving ineffective policy by framing ecological degradation and ...

The focus of experts in global security tends to orbit familiar threats. War in Europe and the Middle East. Trade disruption and financial volatility. Technology shocks and threats to information ...