“Perennially ice-covered freshwater ecosystems are hotspots of biodiversity in Antarctica’s polar deserts, providing a year-round oasis for microbial life. This study describes a unique ...

Often conjuring images of dank, smelly, mosquito-infested wastelands, upon closer look, wetlands are actually biologically diverse and productive ecosystems. Home to a variety of plant life ...

Ecosystems support plant and animal life by maintaining the overall balance in nature. When functioning well, ecosystems also bring multiple benefits to people. These benefits range from provision of ...