The rainforest in the Amazon basin transpires vast amounts of gaseous isoprene. Until now, it was assumed that this molecule is not transported far up into the atmosphere, as it rapidly declines ...

The Amazon Basin affects the world’s climate. It produces about 20% of the Earth’s oxygen, earning it the nickname “Lungs of Earth.” Trees in the rainforest help control the weather by ...

The idea that the pre-Columbian Amazon was pristine has taken a nose-dive in recent years. Scientists have found several ...

A rare Amazon cold wave dropped temperatures drastically, prompting researchers to study its effects on wildlife. While most ...

It's not always cosy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically. Würzburg ...

Made from the sap of the shiringa tree, the biomaterial combats land-grabbing for deforestation, supports communities that ...

One major benefit of holographic rainforest hikes is their ability to educate users. These hikes are not only fun experiences ...

New research suggests that the earliest dinosaurs may have originated in equatorial regions of Gondwana, encompassing the ...

The microbes are found in the Pastaza-Marañón Foreland Basin—a vital peatland in the northwestern Amazon rainforest of Peru.