Ecosystem : Science World Report

Mar 18, 2017 04:43 AM EDT

Sea Sparkles Threaten Tasmanian Preservation Bay's Ecosystem

The shimmering blue light in Tasmanian Bay looks enthralling but could threaten the greater ecosystem.

Dec 28, 2016 03:00 AM EST

Is NASA’s Space Laser The Hope In Saving The World?

NASA's new space laser could help assess the peak or decline of phytoplankton, microscopic underwater plants, that are vital in the oceanic food chain.

Nov 22, 2016 03:16 AM EST

An Echidna’s Fun Facts

Echidnas conserve the balance of the ecosystem.

Sep 15, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Sixth Mass Extinction Could Wipe Out Plants, Biggest Animals Caused By Humans

The hardest that would be hit by the sixth mass extinction are the biggest animals that could lead to "tropical cascade" or the stumble of the food chain.

May 05, 2016 07:18 AM EDT

Underground Fungi From Space, Scientists Detect

A group of scientists recently discovered fungi presence from space. Does this confirm the possibility of life outside Earth?

Feb 27, 2016 05:43 AM EST

Ozone May Not Hurt Natural Ecosystems and Plants as Much as Previously Thought

What effect does ozone have on the environment? Scientists have found that ozone doesn't necessarily promote the decline of natural ecosystems.

Feb 25, 2016 07:25 AM EST

Humans May Cause Evolution to Speed Up with Environmental Impacts

Humans may be speeding up the process of evolution.

Feb 24, 2016 07:24 AM EST

Sharks Prefer Cheeseburger-Sized Bites Rather Than Huge Mouthfuls

While sharks are often characterized as being terrors of the deep, they aren't nearly as fearsome as their reputation states. Scientists have found that reef sharks prefer prey that's bite-sized-which is about as small as a cheeseburger.

Feb 04, 2016 12:07 PM EST

Modern, Weird Microbe Ecosystems May Reveal Clues to Early Life on Earth

Modern microbial ecosystems may provide a window to early life on Earth.

Feb 03, 2016 01:31 PM EST

Predicting Future Climate Change Forecasts, Landscapes Help Scientists Make Better Predictions

Researchers use maps of forests and soils to determine effects of future climate change.

Jan 27, 2016 03:39 PM EST

Humans Created A 'Plastic Planet,' Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers found that human activities generate massive amounts of plastic waste which ends up in the ocean and landmasses, and the Earth is entering an 'Age of Plastic.'

Jan 15, 2016 11:17 PM EST