Biodiversity Research in Clarion-Clipperton Zone Unveils Surprising Marine Life

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.28.2024 02:49 AM

Scientists exploring the proposed deep-sea mining site in the Pacific discovered bizarre new species like 'Barbie pigs' and 'unicumbers' in the CCZ. Check them out in this article.

AI-Powered Bioacoustic Analysis Listens to Animals in Rainforests To Assess Biodiversity in the Area

10.27.2023 05:31 AM

Monitoring biodiversity recovery in tropical forests through acoustic methods and AI is cost-effective, with species returning within 25 years, as demonstrated in an Ecuador study. Read the article to learn more details.

More Than 200 Global Health Journals Unite to Declare Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss as Indivisible Health Crisis

10.26.2023 05:01 AM

Over 200 global health journals emphasize the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity loss, urging the WHO to declare a global health emergency. Read the article for more details.

Wild and Feral Pigs Ravage Protected Natural Areas Across South America, Threaten Biodiversity Hotspots in the Region

09.20.2023 07:10 AM

The increasing presence of wild pigs across South America poses threat as they invade protected natural areas. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Ecometrics Approach Shows the Evolution of Mammalian Traits With Changing Environments, Sheds Light on Future Biodiversity Losses

09.07.2023 08:31 AM

A new study showed how mammals have evolved their traits with changing environments over time and unveiled the factors that contributed to biodiversity loss. Find out more about the research findings in this article.

Biological Invasion by 3,500 Alien Species Causing Economic Loss and Biodiversity Crisis

09.06.2023 08:00 AM

An international report reveals the economic loss and biodiversity crisis that result from the biological invasion of alien species. Learn more about it in this article.

More Than 50% of Earth's Organisms Live Beneath the Soil, Making It the Most Biodiverse Habitat on the Planet

08.17.2023 07:23 AM

Soil's life abundance surpasses previous estimates with research suggesting over 50% of Earth's life thrives in it, affirming its unmatched biodiversity. Read the article to learn more. 

Wild Horse Species Saved From Extinction by Cloning; Provides Hope for Biodiversity

05.06.2023 01:38 AM

Successful cloning of a species of wild horse brings back the hope for saving endangered animals. Find out more in this article.

Solitary Bees at Risk From Urban Beekeeping: How Commercialization Affects Their Biodiversity

05.01.2023 09:20 AM

The growing popularity of urban beekeeping has led to increased population of Western honeybees, but it may actually do more harm than good especially in the biodiversity of solitary bees. Read the article to find out more.

Elephants Play a Key Role in Maintaining Biodiversity in Africa, Mitigating Climate [Study]

01.24.2023 09:00 AM

Elephants have the potential to save the Earth. Read on to know how they work in maintaining biodiversity in Africa.

Madagascar Needs 23 Million Years of Evolution to Bring Back Biodiversity on the Island

01.11.2023 09:00 AM

Extinction is imminent in Madagascar and if it happens, it will take 23 million years for the island to recover, according to a new study.

Fossil-Filled Naracoorte Caves Possibly Aged Half a Million Years Old May Help Understand How Biodiversity Responds To Climate Change

09.27.2022 06:30 AM

A study demonstrated the old caves of Naracoorte really are, and the answer is up to 500,000 years older than many previously thought. Read to know more.

Human Activities Affect the Ecosystem, Biodiversity of Anthropocene Small Mammals

08.16.2022 03:51 AM

Scientists wanted to understand the impacts of land modification on small mammals in the Anthropocene. They found out that human activities played a role as well. Continue reading to know more about the study.

How to Choose Which Species to Save? The Path Towards Conservation Triage Explained

08.05.2022 20:32 PM

Species are not created equally and experts must classify their risk of extinction to know which of them should be prioritized. Find out how they choose what animals to protect first.

Bird Species, Extinction, Loss of Diversity Due to Climate Change

07.22.2022 10:00 AM

Climate change has been pushing mass extinction. Read on to discover why the loss in bird diversity is causative of species extinction.

Sea Anemones From Phylum Cnidaria 'Secretly' Evolves and Repurposes Neurons to Stinging Cells Called Cnidocytes [Research Study]

05.23.2022 00:26 AM

Cnidarian animals like sea anemones or those that belong to the cnidaria phylum have specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes. Read on to know the details of a new biodiversity research study.

Mass Extinction Effects Analyzed by Social Networking Algorithm for Fossils

03.01.2022 03:00 AM

Mass extinctions have many effects to animals and the ecosystem of the planet that are imprinted to fossilized remains. Click to find how the study of extinction events was made easier.

Larger Biodiversity Still Hidden in Deep Seafloor, May Have Part in Regulating Global Climate

02.07.2022 06:25 AM

A new study confirms that two-thirds of marine life are yet to be discovered. Phytoplanktons may also have an important role in regulating global climate.

Shark's Declining Population Leads to Physiological, Behavioral Changes in Seals

02.03.2022 06:10 AM

A new study reveals that the disappearance of great white sharks affect the physiology and behaviors of their common prey: Cape fur seals.

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

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.