A big part of evolution is competition-- when there are limited resources to go around, plants and animals have to duke it out for nutrients, mates, and places to live.
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Several Beautiful New Bird Species Found on Remote Indonesian Islands
Zoologists from Trinity, working with a research team in Indonesia, have found several new species of colourful, tropical sunbirds.
Study: Migrating Birds Attracted by Light Pollution Face Higher Toxic Chemical Exposure
The journeys of night-migrating birds are already fraught with danger.
Population Aging, Economic Status May Amplify Air Pollution Health Impacts
Population aging and economic development setbacks may outpace the health benefits of less air pollution and slowed climate change, according to a Penn State-led researcher team examining air quality and the factors most likely to impact future premature deaths.
The Environmental Footprint of Food
In an age of industrialized farming and complex supply chains, the true environmental pressures of our global food system are often obscure and difficult to assess.
By Leaving Garden Waste Alone, we Could Store 600,000 Tons of CO2 Per Year
Come fall, the sound of a leaf blower blasting leaves into piles, or the sight of a queue of garden waste-packed trailers at the recycling center is all too common, as trees shed their golden brown and yellow robes.