Power analysis currently dominates sample size determination for experiments, particularly
in grant and ethics applications. Yet, this focus could paradoxically result in suboptimal study …

A large body of literature exists demonstrating the exposure, uptake, and presence of micro-
and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) within marine biota. Despite this, there remain challenges …

As sciences mature, they transition from observation and description to explanation and
prediction. This transition is associated with qualitative changes in the way quantitative …

Identifying the main threats to soil biodiversity is crucial as soils harbor∼ 60% of global
biodiversity. Many previous meta-analyses investigating the impact of different global …

The balance of stoichiometric traits of organisms is crucial for nutrient cycling and energy
flow in ecosystems. However, the impacts of different drivers on stoichiometric (carbon, C; …

A scientifically informed approach to decision-making is key to ensuring the sustainable
management of ecosystems, especially in the light of increasing human pressure on habitats …

The overall goal of science is to build a valid and reliable body of knowledge about the
functioning of the world and how applying that knowledge can change it. As personnel and …

What makes living things special is how they manage matter, energy, and entropy. A general
theory of organismal metabolism should therefore be quantified in these three currencies …

Abstract Dynamic Global Vegetation Models (DGVMs) provide a state‐of‐the‐art process‐
based approach to study the complex interplay between vegetation and its physical …

Ecology & Evolution has been, since launch, a journal that strives to publish high-quality
research, but places no emphasis on the perceived “novelty” or potential “impact” of the …