Ecology

The field of ecology doesn’t just refer to wildlife and wildlands. An associate professor at California State University studies how humans have transformed ecosystems in urban areas over time.

A Utah State University ecological researcher is teaming up with USU engineers to learn more about the spread of an invasive insect that is devastating native fir tree forests.

Over half of animal biomass on Earth is inhabited by insects. Every year, the Natural History Museum of Utah host’s BugFest, an event to educate and celebrate the importance and marvels of bugs.

A researcher at Utah State University and her team discovered that old seeds from a coastal marsh plant can be brought back to life.

Using a small flightless stick insect as a model, a Utah State University scientist is seeking answers to big questions about evolution.

In a changing world, freshwater species are increasingly imperiled. As the climate continues to change more systems will shift, but their transition depend on their resilience and our management choices.

Revisiting our conversation with Carl Safina regarding his book 'Alfie & Me', the story of the remarkable impact this little owl would have on their lives.

Dr. Elizabeth D. Hilborn is a veterinarian, a honeybee specialist, and a senior environmental health scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.We revisit our conversation about her book, Restoring Eden: Unearthing the Agribusiness Secret That Poisoned My Farm Community.

Scientists and fire managers are using artificial intelligence and local landowner input to slow the spread of wildfires.

USU kicked off this semester’s monthly Ecology Center seminars with research on social aspects of environmental change.