Simple erosion-control technique named after scientist Bill Zeedyk fortifies ecologically valuable riparian zones all around ...

In the early 1990s, eight people tried to survive in a hermetically sealed glass structure filled with miniature forests, ...

A cholla cactus is seen in Saguaro National Park. Credit: John Burcham/SPUN Though invisible on the surface of the desert, researchers have found in recent decades that mycorrhizal fungi are a ...

Protea flower grower Nico Thuynsma cultivates the blooms north of Johannesburg, 1 500km from their natural home at the southern tip of Africa ...

Most proteas are endemic or semi-endemic to the Cape Floral Kingdom biome of "fynbos" ("fine bush ... world's richest flora biodiversity hotspots. But climate projections predict "hotter, drier ...

Go on a self-guided tour at a one-of-a-kind research site in Arizona where you can explore sealed biomes simulating Earth's climate and ecosystems.

The Gobi Desert ’s frigid reputation stems largely from its location and elevation. Unlike hot deserts near the equator, the Gobi rests on a plateau around 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) above sea level.

Biomes are large natural areas that have their own characteristics. Scientists classify them by their climate, animal life, vegetation, and landscape. Learn more about biomes. Science Trek is ...

What are all the Minecraft biomes? Biomes are the different areas of Minecraft, across the overworld, Nether, and The End. Each is vast, varied, and full of things you need to survive, from the ...

The Sonoran tortoise population has grown greatly since the early 80s due to captive breeding. With their exploding population and our climate warming, how can a population crash be avoided?