Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species Jan. 13, 2025 — Ecologists have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two ...

These patterns differed by species. For instance, certain species such as curly dock (Rumex crispus), wrinkleleaf goldenrod (Solidago rugosa), and tall ironweed (Vernonia gigantea) produced ...

Sorrel is a magical plant used in many African cuisines to make delicious, tangy drinks that are perfect for summer. Its ...

The work could have implications for how aquatic species respond to our ... Jan. 2, 2025 — When it comes to deciding where they're going to get their next meal, different species of bees may be ...

Nearly 23,000 freshwater species studied are facing a multitude of threats. Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction, according to new research. A detailed ...

Biodiversity is the complex web that sustains all life, including human existence. Yet, this web is unravelling – 1 million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are ...

Invasive alien species (IAS) are animals, plants or other organisms that are introduced into places outside their natural range, negatively impacting native biodiversity, ecosystem services or human ...

Freshwater ecosystems, though they occupy less than 1% of Earth’s surface, are incredibly rich in biodiversity. They provide habitats for more than 10% of all known species, making them critical to ...

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm ...