Autonomous technology uses eDNA to survey biodiversity. In a major step forward for monitoring the…
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.
Internationally comparable data on biodiversity is needed to protect threatened ecosystems, restore destroyed habitats, and…
TFires surged in Madagascar’s protected areas during the pandemic lockdowns due to the absence of…
A study reveals that ocean warming could cause mass extinctions, particularly in polar regions, unless…
Sophisticated model reveals how predator-prey relationships affect species’ ranges. Ocean warming caused by climate change…
Research suggests where these species may be “hidden.” At least hundreds of so-far unidentified species…
Forest loss from temperature and rainfall alterations adding to deforestation issue. Forest loss in India…
In the context of trade-offs between land use and biodiversity, LMU geographers have simulated land…
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…