Plant ecologist Richard T. Corlett proposes a strategy to prevent future land plant extinctions, including…
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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.
Colombian fungal spores reveal megafauna extinctions transformed ecosystems, increasing fires and altering vegetation. Fungal spores…
Researchers led by Dr. Sarah Davis have published a study in the journal PeerJ Life…
The research uses the genomes of 241 species and can be used to support animal…
A new study warns of a 20-40% reduction in biodiversity in the ocean’s twilight zone…
“These are times of major changes in the environment, and how those changes impact the…
A new study published in Ecology and Evolution by Henrik Svensmark of DTU Space has…
Pangolin populations face critical decline due to high demand in traditional medicine and widespread illegal…
Earth’s biomass is concentrated at the smallest and largest ends of the size spectrum, challenging…
Plans to reintroduce the lynx to Scotland have revealed complex and diverse opinions among stakeholders,…
Rutgers researchers conduct survey on the body sizes of Earth’s organisms. Life may come in…
Bulgaria’s Cinereous Vulture reintroduction has shown success, with breeding populations established. The Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius…
An international panel of scientists has identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant…
As global temperatures return to levels seen 8 million years ago, tropical plankton are migrating…
Rediscovered after 30 years, Thismia kobensis sheds light on the evolutionary links between Asian and…
Red Goshawk on the Brink of Extinction Australia’s rarest bird of prey — the red…
Squat lobsters, a highly diverse group of decapods found in abyssal ocean depths, are being…
Penn State’s new research underscores the vital role of water clarity in coral reef conservation.…