A team of around 90 international experts advocate urgent action against the escalating threat of…
Browsing: Biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing the vast range of species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity that sustain life and ecological balance. It is crucial for ecosystem health, resilience, and the services nature provides—such as clean air, water, food, and climate regulation. Biodiversity is currently under threat from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and invasive species, prompting urgent scientific efforts to understand and protect it. Stay informed with the latest research on biodiversity trends, conservation strategies, and the interconnectedness of life on our planet.
In São Paulo, Brazil, the Silver croaker, an invasive species, has become the predominant fish…
Despite marine sponges being widespread on our planet, their biodiversity and distribution is still poorly…
According to an international team of forest scientists, a type of forest that has been…
Researchers suggest that governments adopt a novel approach to quantify the benefits of preserving biodiversity…
A comprehensive meta-analysis examines the success of various conservation interventions globally and across different time…
In the country’s southeast, towering table-top mountains known as tepuis host unique species of flora…
Are you a sports enthusiast or a homebody? Punctual or perpetually tardy? The animal kingdom…
Insects of all stripes are in the midst of a vanishing act, a catastrophic sleight-of-hand…
Following two decades of biological surveys and more than 30 scientific expeditions, groundbreaking research in…
Integrating research on the spread of infectious diseases, the decline in biodiversity, and climate change…
Adaptability in the face of limited genetic diversity could be a good sign for threatened…
Cyprus, known for its stunning, sun-kissed shores, stands as a Mediterranean biodiversity haven. Yet, it’s…
A new species and genus of fairy lantern, tiny glass-like white plants that feed on…
Human activity is leading to the global redistribution of ants, with a new study in…
The undiscovered small beetles in the tropical rainforest are probably endless. But that did not…
A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has…
Research on Madagascar’s vascular plants reveals crucial conservation priorities, identifying areas of high endemic and…