Ecologists may enjoy this open-access journal that highlights software and taxonomic research relevant to the field. The Biodiversity Data Journal has a wide scope, publishing research on "taxonomic, floristic/faunistic, morphological, genomic, phylogenetic, ecological or environmental data on any taxon of any geological age from any part of the world." For example, recent pieces discuss a new...

For fans of quality science journalism, as well as fans of stunning nature photography, bioGraphic (last featured in the 11-11-2016 Scout Report) is a must-read. In the past month, this multimedia magazine has featured stories on coral reefs, arctic foxes, and much more. From the California Academy of Sciences comes bioGraphic, a multimedia magazine "featuring beautiful and surprising stories...

The open access quarterly journal, Diversity is dedicated to publishing the best of current science on the world's biodiversity. Recent articles have investigated the diversity of life in Urmia Lake National Park in northwest Iran, the tropical landscapes of Queensland, Australia, and the deserts of the United Arab Emirates. With a mix of editorials, studies of unique ecosystems, and broad ranging...