In dryland ecosystems, increased environmental stress often triggers a change from a uniform vegetation cover to patchy vegetation patterns. Some theoretical studies suggest that this spatial ...

The reason why so many tree species can coexist in species-rich forests has long been a subject of debate in ecology. This question is key to understanding the mechanisms governing the dynamics and ...

GIS Analysis is a useful tool for transportation policy, and this piece applies the GIS-analysis model to railroad grade ...

When and where the next large earthquake will strike remains one of the most difficult questions in geoscience. Researchers ...