ecosystem
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Medusahead Weed Poised to Dominate Western Grasslands
Invasive grass species out-competes natives grasses, destroys grazing land.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Magma's Heat May Help Sustain Sea Life, Study Finds
Magma flows below, heats seafloor mud, releasing gases and sustaining life.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Rare Cold Water Coral Discovered in Northern AfricaFarthest south for cold water coral reef.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Amazon's Biodiversity May Have Andes to Thank: StudyRise of Andes Mountains influenced makeup of Amazon rainforest.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Jellyfish Swarms: Menacing or Misunderstood?Troublesome jellyfish blooms have prompted fears that jellyfish may come to dominate marine ecosystems thanks to humans, however, to some scientists this is premature and unfair.
By Wynne Parry Published
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New Species Discovered on Damaged Easter IslandCould provide clues to island's indigenous life.
By Clara Moskowitz Published
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New Species Discovered on Environmentally Damaged Easter IslandCould provide clues to island's indigenous life.
By Clara Moskowitz Published
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Destruction of Giant Algae Doughnut Threatens Lake MichiganQuagga mussels eating fishes' food supply.
By Andrea Leontiou Published
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5 Years After Katrina, Gulf Ecosystems On the RopesThe Gulf's unique ecosystems are slowly recovering, but will never be the same.
By Brett Israel Published
