How Human Disturbance Affects Biodiversity
Understand the precise physical, chemical, and climatic mechanisms by which human activity accelerates global biodiversity loss.
What Does It Mean to Be a Planktonic Organism?
What does it mean to be planktonic? Discover the adaptations and global functions of the passive organisms that drive Earth's climate and food webs.
The 2020 Australia Wildfire: Causes and Impact
An in-depth look at the climate and environmental conditions that defined Australia's 2020 Black Summer and the ensuing ecological and human costs.
How Much Does a Wild Boar Weigh?
The weight of a wild boar is never just one number. Understand the complex biological and environmental variables that determine their impressive, highly variable mass.
When Do Hummingbirds Leave Kansas for Fall Migration?
Understand the environmental cues and biological clock that drive the Ruby-throated Hummingbird's annual journey south from Kansas.
What Color Is Chalcedony? From Pure to Varieties
Learn how one mineral, chalcedony, spans the entire spectrum of gemstone colors, driven by trace elements and structure.
Are Trees Female or Male? The Science of Tree Sex
Discover the surprising diversity of tree sexuality and how these differences affect allergies, yard maintenance, and fruit yields.
Are There Seahorses in Hawaii?
Hawaiian waters hold a complex secret: rare native seahorses, specialized habitats, and unique conservation challenges.
Are There Black Mice? The Genetics of Melanism
Uncover the biology of black mice. We explain the genetics of melanism and its impact on survival and evolution in various habitats.
What Is Human Coronavirus OC43?
Unpack the anatomy, endemic seasonality, and bovine origins of Human Coronavirus OC43, a key cause of the common cold.