Microscopic plankton are among the most important organisms on Earth.

Migratory birds such as the pied flycatcher typically have wintering locations in Africa close to others from the same breeding population.

In many fish species, water temperature determines the sex of the fry.

Planting trees is widely promoted as a natural solution to climate change. 

Death casts a shadow over life, not only for people but also other animals, plants and entire ecosystems.

How exactly do plants regulate their uptake and release of water during drought stress?

First large-scale experiment shows fire whirls burn oil spills faster and cleaner than fire pools, proving their game-changing potential for ocean cleanups.

Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy.

In the absence of human interference, the soil beneath the world’s forests normally exhales carbon steadily and consistently. 

Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer and her colleagues created “bio-stickers” that speed up plastic breakdown in marine environments.