Tag Archives: ecology
The case of the headless ant
Flies find and decapitate fire ants by tracking their venom
A gassy threat from above
In Earth’s atmosphere, nitrous oxide threatens the ozone layer
Getting the dirt on carbon
The circle of life continues thanks to the carbon cycle
Mood-boosting drugs make unhappy fish
Drugs called antidepressants find their way into lakes and streams, affecting the behavior of fish living there in unexpected ways
Plastic-munching microbes
Microbes may soon help make it easier to recycle your soda bottle, helping to create new demand for what has historically been a low-quality recycled material.
A Feverish World
Science News for Kids: The second of a two-part series on climate change
Polar ice feels the heat
This is the first of a two-part series on global climate change.
When fungi and algae marry
Lichens live in nearly every environment on Earth, but scientists are still discovering basic information about them.
Lessons from a Lonely Tortoise
In the Galápagos Islands, scientists are struggling to save some of the most endangered creatures in the world.
Where Have All the Bees Gone?
More than one-fourth of the honeybees in the United States have disappeared since last fall, and scientists are trying to figure out why.
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