A drone photo taken on May 20, 2026 shows a sunset landscape, with a cluster of dipterocarp trees bearing a resemblance to an ...

In tropical forests, much of the biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.

African rainforests harbour some of the world’s richest reservoirs of genetic variation, underpinning ecosystem resilience, evolutionary potential and the provision of ecosystem services. This ...

Forest microclimates arise from interactions between vegetation structure, ground surface properties and atmospheric conditions at fine spatial scales. Within dense canopies, temperature, humidity and ...

Swipe Down for Full Video Story About 90 million years ago, Antarctica was not the frozen desert we know today. It was a warm ...

Researchers have published new findings on how leaf-eating insects affect forest ecosystems worldwide. Researchers are aware of how large herbivores cycle nutrients in forests. They know much less, ...

The tropical rainforest is the most biodiverse biome on Earth, housing an astonishing variety of species due to its unique climate, characterized by abundant rainfall and sunlight. Despite its ...

The conversion of rainforest into plantations erodes and restructures food webs and fundamentally changes the way these ecosystems function, according to a new study published in Nature. The findings ...

Tropical trees are dying faster than ever, and it's not just heat or drought to blame. Scientists have uncovered a surprising culprit: ordinary thunderstorms. These quick, fierce storms, powered by ...

A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in West Africa is challenging long-held assumptions about early human adaptability and migration. Evidence from a site in Côte d'Ivoire reveals that Homo ...