Did you know that there are about 10,000 different bird species in the world? And that’s neglecting the fact that we could ...

An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England's rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.

The senior campus, located in Freshwater, is currently planned to expand its student intake to include years 7 to 10. According to the school, the move followed "positive feedback from community ...

Scientists are investigating the health of spiny freshwater crayfish in habitats surrounded by large dams, growing towns, and ...

Freshwater ecology is the study of all aspects of the ecology of terrestrial aquatic systems, including rivers, lakes and ponds. It includes the community ecology of these ecosystems, as well as ...

Tonight will continue to see clouds and scattered showers early on. However, it will turn drier overnight with clear spells developing. Wednesday Tomorrow will have sunny spells, patchy cloud and ...

Water scarcity is both a natural and a human-made phenomenon. There is enough freshwater on the planet for seven billion people but it is distributed unevenly and too much of it is wasted ...

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have carried out an unprecedentedly detailed survey of pumice rafts in the ...

Seen up close, each polyp has a tube-like body and an opening ringed with dozens of “transparent” tentacles. These ...

When the Northwoods begin to thaw, whimsical creatures like fairy shrimp and spotted salamanders quietly come to life in ...

Animals that have a backbone are called vertebrates. Animals that don't have a backbone are called invertebrates. Vertebrates and invertebrates are divided into smaller groups. Vertebrates ...

The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are called Dumbo octopuses because of the two large fins—one on either side of the mantle—that protrude like ears. Add in the octopus’s ...