Earth Has 14% More Tree Species Than Previously Thought: Why Does Diversity of Forests Matter?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.01.2022 05:24 AM

Researchers used second world war codebreaking calculations that were employed at Bletchley Park and found over 9,000 undiscovered tree species, including rare and vulnerable to extinction trees.

6th Mass Extinction Now Happening? Study Reveals Current Species Die-Off on Earth Caused by Humans

01.17.2022 09:58 AM

A new study recently revealed that the sixth mass extinction of the biodiversity of Earth is presently underway. Such study validates the warnings that species of this planet have been dying off at a quicker rate in the past few centuries.

Venom Origin: Why Do Insects and Fishes Dominate Diversity in the Animal Kingdom?

08.06.2021 08:08 AM

In a recent study, venom was given recognition as a significant contributor to the great diversification of vertebrate and invertebrate species in the insect and fish groups.

Global Biodiversity Fails Again! Bioscience Experts Show How We Underestimate Self-Inflicted Mass Extinction

07.20.2021 00:00 AM

Bioscience experts published a recent report that shows how our actions today towards the global environment may change our future into a ghastly mass extinction.

Extinct ‘Shark Bay’ Mouse Comes Back from the Dead, Astonishing Discovery Shows

06.29.2021 00:48 AM

A new study recently showed extinct "shark bay" mouse is still found on some small islands off the coast of West Australia.

Marine Ecosystems: Life After Mass Extinctions, May Take 4 Million Years to Recover, New Study Reveals

06.24.2021 00:24 AM

A pioneering study recently found that marine ecosystems can begin functioning again, providing vital roles for humans, after being wiped out much sooner compared to their return to peak biodiversity.

Coalition Protects 230,000 Acres of Land in Belize to Save Rainforest, Jaguars and Other WIldlife

04.27.2021 02:46 AM

A multi-sectoral coalition in Belize has protected 230,000 acres of land in the vast Belize Maya Forest to conserve one of the last remaining pristine tropical rainforests in the world.

Study Seeks to Track Changes in Microbial Diversity, Indicates Difficulties

04.20.2021 07:01 AM

A study might have sought to track the growing or waning trend of microbial diversity, but the challenges are currently insurmountable.

Extinct Tree-Climbing Kangaroo Species in Australia Discovered to be Relatives of Wallabies

03.25.2021 01:28 AM

While kangaroos have been the go-to examples of animals that hop, researchers report the discovery of an extinct relative supposedly good at climbing trees.

Compulsory Nature Studies Now Being Considered by Government to Introduce to Students from All Levels

03.15.2021 07:53 AM

The UK government announced it is considering introducing compulsory nature studies lessons for all students as part of a David Attenborough-backed plan for the natural world's protection.

New Species of Miniaturized Snake Found Hidden in a Biodiversity Collection

12.24.2020 18:00 PM

Researchers report a newly-discovered miniaturized genus and species of the snake from a biodiversity collection, December 23.

The Flip Side of Bushfires: It's Role in Creating Biodiversity

11.20.2020 05:00 AM

People often forget that natural fires have existed for millions of years and are essential in specific ecosystems.

Diverse Tropical Trees Can Potentially Transform Worldwide Malnutrition and Global Warming

11.05.2020 18:00 PM

But while edible tropical trees could help alleviate poverty, malnutrition, and global warming, researchers stress the importance of biodiversity.

Indigenous People Are Teaching Researchers About the Environment

07.29.2020 08:00 AM

Linking nature and cultural systems are essential for the future of biodiversity, ecosystems, and the environment. This can only be achieved if researchers and organizations work together with Indigenous people with generation knowledge of local ecosystems and remote areas.

Saving Biodiversity, Scientists Call for Change in Farming Practices: Study

07.21.2020 02:40 AM

360 scientists from 42 different countries have united in asking for the transition of food production structures to agroecological principles. With biodiversity on the line, they believe that alterations in farming practices could save threatened species and give better quality food to humans as well.

Scientists Answer the Question: What if Every Virus Disappeared?

06.18.2020 08:14 AM

Specific viruses help keep planet Earth balanced, such as phages, and can even be used for treatment against harmful pathogens types.

The Next Great Migration: Immigration Is the Solution to Climate Change

06.03.2020 13:38 PM

Sonia Shah writes a book about migration as a 'lifesaving power in the face of climate change.'

India's Biodiversity Home to 16 Exotic and Rare Animals

03.05.2020 21:19 PM

Housing 10 percent of the world's species, India is considered a megadiverse nation. Housing 10% of the world's species, India is considered a megadiverse nation.

Functional and Phylogenetic Diversity, A Key to Better Measurement of Biodiversity in Rainforests

01.21.2020 19:47 PM

Creating a complete conservation plan is not easy, as any scientist would attest. In the recent study published in Biotropica, scientists are reminding everyone of these two important surveying models.

Better Metabolism Linked to Regular Consumption of Red Wine

09.11.2019 08:33 AM

A new study delved into the effects of moderate consumption of alcohol on the biodiversity of the intestinal microbiome and it has some good news for red wine drinkers.

Adequately Resourced Protected Areas Safeguard Only a Fraction of Wildlife

06.05.2019 14:09 PM

The findings show that protected areas are grossly under-funded and that directly measuring the amount of area protected is insufficient conserving biodiversity