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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.
An international team of researchers has taken a comprehensive look at the genomes of all…
While monitoring of cryptic and elusive tiny creatures, such as pygmy seahorses that measure only…
Pax, Latin for ‘peace’ made its way into the scientific name of a new coral…
Plants are evolutionary champions, dominating Earth’s ecosystems for more than a billion years and making…
The first complete genetic sequences of individual mountain lions point the way to better conservation…
Decades of fieldwork uncover hissing and strike-warning impersonations by toad. The first study of a…
Reproduction and migration are the two most demanding tasks in a bird’s life, and the…
New research from the University of Chicago and University of North Carolina shows how species…
An international study led by researchers from Lund University in Sweden has found that a…
Partnerships between ant and plant species appear to arise from—but not drive—the rapid diversification of…
As climate change accelerates, recording shifts in plant flowering times is critical to understanding how…
Bee biodiversity barometer on Fiji — New species described as environment changes The biodiversity buzz…
Guppies, a perennial pet store favorite, have helped a UC Riverside scientist unlock a key…
For the first time, researchers have measured how the production of algae and the Earth’s…
Life on Earth is amazingly diverse, and exhibits striking geographical global patterns in biodiversity. A…
UChicago scientists investigate biodiversity question with innovative approach. Earth is teeming with strange life forms—crabs…
To fully understand biodiversity and how it is changing, you need to look near, far,…