A new study documents how spruce forests differing in management and age structure influence individual tree growth, carbon stocks, and landscape-water balance in the Pacific Northwest.
ecosystems
Ukrainian Scientists Race to Document Soil Fungi
Genetic sequencing of samples collected from across the country contribute to a global database and may help researchers assess the damage caused by war.
Hungry Stingrays Shift Serious Amounts of Sediment
While digging for food on estuary bottoms, rays push around literally tons of sediment, changing their habitat in profound ways.
Solar Panel Arrays May Affect Soil Carbon Levels
As research ramps up on how to maximize the benefits of colocating agriculture and solar panels, researchers are also beginning to investigate other potential ecosystem benefits.
Wissenschaft verknüpft den Wald mit dem Internet der Dinge
Ausgestattet mit rund 10,5 Mio. Euro an Forschungsgeldern werden Forschende neuartige Sensoren zum Einsatz bringen, die der Assimilation von Daten in Echtzeit und der Erstellung von Modellen dienen, die die Auswirkung von Klimaveränderungen auf Waldgebiete abbilden.
As the River Flows the Colors Sparkle
Diving into the science behind river color and its relationship with flow.
Ancient Pines Could Reveal the Heat of Thousands of Past Seasons
A novel 3D CT scan approach unlocks temperature records preserved in the gnarled wood of bristlecone pines.
The Tonga Eruption Left Deep-Sea Life Buried in Ash
When Hunga erupted in 2022, ash “decimated” slow-moving species living on the seafloor. More mobile species were able to hoof it out of harm’s way.
In Hot Water and Beyond: Marine Extremes Escalate
A new study suggests marine life is increasingly faced with triple-threat events in which extreme water temperature, low oxygen levels, and acidification converge.
Wildfire Smoke Affects the Function of Lake Ecosystems
Smoke-covered lakes see shifts in biological and energy processes that influence food webs, carbon storage, and more.