Research Articles
Towards a Reference State in Ecology: The Quest for Ecosystem Integrity
Exploring the science of ecosystem integrity and reference states in conservation biology
From Computer Screens to Marine Mammals: The AI Tool Revolutionizing Species Tracking
Discover how the Structural Similarity Index, adapted from computer science, is transforming ecological research by analyzing species distribution patterns with unprecedented precision.
Learning by Doing: How Cross-Cutting Training Creates the Eco-Warriors of Tomorrow
Explore how cross-cutting practical training in ecology and environmental sciences prepares students to tackle complex environmental challenges through interdisciplinary education.
Unlocking Earth's Diary: How a New Kind of Database is Revolutionizing Ecology
Explore how multi-scaled geospatial temporal ecology databases are transforming environmental science by integrating disparate data sources for open science and data reuse.
Nature's Blueprint: How Ecologists Predict Our Environmental Footprint
Explore how ecologists use scientific methods to predict environmental impacts and guide sustainable development through ecological assessment and planning.
From Pits to Parks: Reimagining Urban Ecosystems at the Birth of a New College
Exploring the 2006 conference that transformed ecological design education and practice at the University of Minnesota
Ecology Against Capitalism: Can Our Planet Survive the Profit Motive?
Exploring the fundamental conflict between ecological sustainability and capitalist growth imperatives, and why market-based solutions consistently fail to address environmental crises.
The Hidden Language of Nature: How Functional Traits Shape Our World
Explore how functional traits in plants and animals determine ecosystem services and responses to environmental change.
Ecological Research 2030: How Science Is Healing Our Planet
Explore how ecological research is transforming ecosystem restoration through innovative technologies and approaches to heal our planet by 2030.
From Civic Conservation to Ecological Consciousness: How Ecology Took Root in American Classrooms
Explore the fascinating journey of ecological ideas in American high schools from 1900 to 1980, from early nature studies to the sophisticated synthesis of scientific and political ecology.