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.

“Our study provides strong evidence that concentrations of zinc and copper have the biggest influence on invertebrate species richness, so future attempts to increase freshwater biodiversity are ...

"Our study provides strong evidence that concentrations of zinc and copper have the biggest influence on invertebrate species richness, so future attempts to increase freshwater biodiversity are ...

Scientist Paul Helfrich has studied the T. bryo fish parasite for years and remains fascinated by its life cycle and ...

Illinois and No. 3 Duke meet Saturday (7 p.m., on FOX) at Madison Square Garden in New York City in the fairly rare late-February out-of-conference game for the Fighting Illini.Although things ...

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 ...

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 ...

This evening will start cloudy with a few lingering showers during the first part of the night. Dry overnight, but staying rather cloudy. Winds will ease. Saturday Tomorrow will have a dry and ...