The Marine Invasions Research Lab, based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is the nation’s largest program dedicated to monitoring the ocean and coastal regions for invasions by ...

As climate change and pests put increasing pressure on forests, the right forest management practices are emerging as key to preserving biodiversity. A recent study published in Forest Ecosystems ...

Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries. The ...

Scientists make major breakthrough in the fight against crop disease, saving money and helping to protect future food ...

Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi ...

The path forward to protect beneficial organisms such as bats, along with all wildlife, the environment, and human health, is ...

Dog ownership brings immense joy and companionship, but it also comes with significant responsibilities, including proper ...

Local ranchers often view jaguars as threats. Researchers make stunning discovery in recent tests of Brazilian big cat's ...

Chinese scientists have identified two key genes responsible for sorghum's resistance to Striga, a parasitic plant that causes significant crop losses. The breakthrough, which also highlights the ...

The Australian redclaw crayfish, an aggressive crustacean native to northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, has been spotted in South Texas.

Researchers at the (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites.

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and ...