A new Yale-led biodiversity map predicts where undiscovered species live, urging faster discovery efforts to…
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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.
Researchers assessing the impact of solar energy development across Europe have come up with ten…
Predicting the next pandemic virus is unreliable; scientists urge real-time surveillance where humans and animals…
The unknown direction and pace of change in microbial — including viral — biodiversity may…
A 21-million-year fossil study suggests conservation should prioritize ecosystem functions, which endure environmental change better…
Godly proportions for rare jade Scolopendra named after local gods, one of the largest arthropods…
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Though noise may change moment by moment for humans, it has a more lasting effect…
Researchers say that our framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded to capture…
About 66 million years ago, a huge asteroid crashed into what is now the Yucatan,…
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have shown for the first time that animal…
Lessons From a Failed Experiment Mark New Way Forward Some invasive species targeted for total…
University of Alberta biologist leads new study on “functional eradication” to curtail numbers of invasive…
Wild Chili Peppers Hold Untapped Potential for Boosting Crop Resilience and Diversity Scientists investigating the…
Targeted conservation and modern technology can reverse declines and safeguard species. The ocean’s mammals are…
Ancient sea creatures had genetic traits still present in humans today, shedding light on our…
Predator-prey interactions reshaped ocean life, adding a fourth evolutionary phase to the fossil record’s three-fauna…
Three New Bacterial Strains Discovered on International Space Station May Help Grow Plants on Mars…