#biodiversity

Editorial Staff 11 days ago

Rich biodiversity found in Japan's deepest ocean trenches, including an unidentified 'mystery' species

Strategic angle: A new study reveals diverse life forms thriving nearly 10 kilometers below the ocean's surface in Japan's trenches.

Editorial Staff 12 days ago

Three Himalayan predators coexist by partitioning prey, reducing direct competition

Strategic angle: A study reveals how snow leopards, leopards, and Himalayan wolves share habitats in Nepal's Lapchi Valley by dividing their prey.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Insects in the tropics are already near their heat limits. Climate change could push many beyond survival

Strategic angle: Insects, comprising up to 90% of all animal species, face critical survival challenges due to rising temperatures in tropical regions.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: From early birds to emerging butterflies: UK shows signs of earliest spring on record

Strategic angle: Citizen science data reveals early flowering, nesting and insect activity as global heating accelerates seasonal change.

Briefing: Rethinking Europe's nature reserves

Strategic angle: Natura 2000 aims to protect biodiversity across the EU with its extensive network of protected areas.

Briefing: Aquaculture is shifting toward less sustainable species, study says

Strategic angle: A new study highlights the growing reliance on less beneficial species in aquaculture, raising concerns for food security and biodiversity.

Briefing: A global butterfly index could advance insect conservation worldwide

Strategic angle: A new initiative aims to create a comprehensive index for butterfly species to enhance conservation efforts globally.

Briefing: Only one-quarter of Colombia's protected areas effectively protect freshwater fishes, researchers find

Strategic angle: A recent study reveals that only 25% of priority areas for freshwater fish protection in Colombia overlap with existing protected areas.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Introducing a new citizen science nature app that's geared towards the scientific community

Strategic angle: PlantNet offers a wealth of data for identifying plants and understanding biodiversity.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Phylogenetically diverse Central China proposed as newest global biodiversity hotspot

Strategic angle: Taxonomic and phylogenetic endemism highlight the unique biodiversity of Central China.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: Nature report links wildlife trends to human well-being

Strategic angle: The first comprehensive report on the state of U.S. lands, water, and wildlife highlights significant trends affecting both ecosystems and human health.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: Scientists Just Discovered an Amazing New Superfamily of Creatures Deep in the Ocean

Strategic angle: A groundbreaking discovery reveals a new superfamily of marine life, shedding light on ocean biodiversity.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: The Big Bee Project brings natural history collections into the 21st century

Strategic angle: Museum collections are evolving to meet modern research needs.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Global maps show alien plant invasion hotspots shifting poleward

Strategic angle: An international research team has created high-resolution global maps of invasion risk for alien plant species, revealing significant shifts due to climate change.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Beavers ‘breathe new life’ into Dorset as dams built and biodiversity returns

Strategic angle: National Trust reports positive impact of beavers on local habitats one year after reintroduction.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

Briefing: Tale of the lava heron: Student describes new Galapagos species

Strategic angle: A new species discovered in the Galapagos Islands adds to the legacy of Darwin's evolutionary theory.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

Briefing: Beavers Bring Biodiversity to Wetlands, Study Shows

Strategic angle: New research highlights the ecological benefits of beavers in wetland habitats.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: The 'silent takeover': Invasive bees are reshaping Chile's unique pollination networks

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how invasive pollinators are fundamentally altering native plant-pollinator interactions in Chile.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Briefing: DNA analysis reveals two Hirondellea amphipods range farther and deeper than known

Strategic angle: New study enhances understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and evolutionary processes.

Briefing: Research reveals hidden ocean heat waves threatening South China Sea ecosystems

Strategic angle: The South China Sea faces growing threats from subsurface marine heat waves that could impact its rich biodiversity and fisheries.

Briefing: Genetic Analyses Reveal Unique Sponge Species in the Indo-Pacific

Strategic angle: New research highlights the regional uniqueness of sponge species in the Indo-Pacific, a vital area for marine biodiversity.

Briefing: Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?

Strategic angle: Recent analysis reveals a concerning trend in the rate of species turnover within ecosystems.

Briefing: Harnessing eDNA to Help Conserve Australia's Oceans

Strategic angle: Environmental DNA offers a new approach to marine conservation efforts in Australia.

Briefing: Scientists discover a universal temperature curve that governs all life

Strategic angle: Researchers have uncovered a universal pattern showing how temperature affects life on Earth.

Briefing: Flood tolerant wetland crops could also support nature recovery, finds new research

Strategic angle: Research led by the University of Cambridge and the RSPB shows that farming wetland-adapted crops on wetter peat can enhance bird biodiversity.

Briefing: Satellite data suggest Sundarbans mangroves are losing resilience

Strategic angle: Mangrove forests are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity, but new data indicates a decline in their resilience.

Briefing: Can rapid evolution 'rescue' species from climate change?

Strategic angle: Researchers discover how the scarlet monkeyflower survived a four-year drought in California through rapid evolution.

Briefing: Reduced-impact management can promote forest recovery and carbon storage

Strategic angle: Adopting less invasive timber harvesting techniques aids tropical forest recovery and enhances carbon storage.

Briefing: Island warbler study finds immune genes shape gut bacteria in the wild

Strategic angle: Scientists at the University of East Anglia uncover a link between gut health and the immune system through the Seychelles warbler.

Briefing: King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change

Strategic angle: Research shows that while king penguins currently thrive in a warming climate, future changes may pose risks to their survival.

Briefing: Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales

Strategic angle: Research shows that cattle grazing has significantly increased plant diversity in the Yorkshire Dales.