Pt. 1: Context. The ecosystem concept. Earth's climate system -- Pt. 2: Mechanisms. Terrestrial water and energy balance. Carbon input to terrestrial ecosystems. Terrestrial production processes.

A new study led by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin reveals how the loss of large mammals can ripple through ...

Scientists and policymakers rely on complex global budgets to understand two of the most critical challenges of our time: ...

The Rhynie chert, renowned for its exceptional preservation, offers an unparalleled window into early terrestrial ecosystems dating back to the Early Devonian period, over 400 million years ago. The ...

Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are pervasive in terrestrial environments, influencing the delicate balance of soil ecosystems ...

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Rivers, wetlands, and estuaries—essential for water supply, food systems, and ecological balance—are facing severe and ...

Tropical rainforests are home to almost two-thirds of all vertebrate species and three-quarters of all tree species: they are ...

Terrestrial ecosystems, vital for absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change, rely on Earth system models (ESMs) for estimating carbon uptake—a cornerstone of climate policy, ...