In the context of trade-offs between land use and biodiversity, LMU geographers have simulated land…
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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.
By providing new insight into how Naegleria divides, an international team of researchers, led by…
New research from Northern Arizona University shows rising temperatures are causing Earth’s coldest forests to…
Advanced genetic techniques reveal several look-alike parasitoid wasps previously grouped as one species. A common…
Researchers estimate 9,000 undiscovered tree species, many in South America, stressing the need to protect…
The deep-ocean floor is the least explored ecosystem on the planet, despite covering more than…
Two new species of potentially invasive hammerhead flatworms from Europe (France and Italy) and Africa…
Number of Earth’s tree species estimated to be 14% higher than currently known, with some…
A new risk assessment framework indicated that no location is completely safe from biodiversity threats,…
Animal-dispersed plants’ ability to keep pace with climate change reduced by 60%. Recent research shows…
The Sixth Mass Extinction, largely caused by humans, has been confirmed through new research emphasizing…
Two independent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of using airborne environmental DNA to identify animal…
Two studies have established that air-collected environmental DNA can identify various animal species in zoos,…
Researchers from the California Academy of Sciences documented 70 new species in 2021, expanding the…
Advances in genome sequencing, particularly through the Sequel IIe platform, are enhancing the Earth BioGenome…
Deep underground in Australia, scientists found Eumillipes persephone, the first true millipede with over 1,000…
OneZoom is a one-stop site for exploring all life on Earth, its evolutionary history, and how…
A global study of marine biomass has found that humans have disrupted the natural balance…