Biodiversity

NASA maps plant productivity using ocean satellite data

Using data from NASA’s PACE ocean satellite, scientists are mapping plant productivity worldwide, offering new insights into ecosystem health and climate impacts.

Ancient plankton migration offers clues to future marine extinctions

Researchers have new insights into how marine communities responded to extreme global warming events millions of years ago.

Reimagining higher education learning and inclusion by utilising students voices

“We have untapped data and insight at our fingertips, isn’t it time we embraced student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation?” suggests Kristen McCartney from Northumbria University. How can students help inform and improve higher education?.

Do electric eels have the power to drive genetic modification?

Electric eels are renowned for their ability to generate up to 860 volts of electricity, a power potential previously harnessed to run machines.

Invest in nature: Biodiversity financing for cities and regions

Dr Eszter Mogyorosy, Innovative Finance, and Barbara Riedemann, Communications both from the World Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability World Secretariat, shed light on biodiversity financing for cities and regions, providing a roadmap to invest in nature.

Protein root discovery secures the future of climate-proof plants

Scientists have identified a protein that effectively seals plant roots, controlling the absorption of nutrients and water from the soil.

How AI combats climate change and mitigates its impact

Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues humanity has to deal with today. In this article, we discuss how AI combats climate change.

A step closer to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

England is one step closer to embracing "Biodiversity Net Gain" (BNG) as a fundamental principle for future developments On Wednesday, September 27th, the government revealed...

Could biodiversity decline be fueling spreading viruses?

Researchers reveal the interconnected nature of environmental changes, biodiversity decline, and the spread of pathogens.

DNA breakthrough reveals genetic diversity of invasive fish

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is unveiling the genetic diversity of invasive fish, revolutionising conservation efforts.

Maternal care deficiency: Affecting development and health of carpenter bees

York University researchers have discovered that while most bees are solitary creatures, there is a remarkable exception in the form of tiny carpenter bee species when concerning maternal care.

Farmers cultivating habitats: A vital link between food security and biodiversity

Although it may seem unnatural, researchers reveal forests provide a superior habitat for forest-dwelling wildlife than declining forests. This discovery has only reaffirmed the vital link between food security and biodiversity.

Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue

The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution.

10 small projects to save the planet using environmental satellite data 

A series of groundbreaking projects, funded by the UK Space Agency, harness environmental satellite data to address issues like water pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity threats.

Growing green: Changing the face of UK communities with Biodiversity Net Gain

The government's new Biodiversity Net Gain policy will be a crucial first step towards helping our natural habitats to recover.

Monitoring ecosystems from space to calculate biodiversity net gain

Shashin Mishra, Vice-President of EMEA at AiDash, examines how monitoring ecosystems from space can revolutionise biodiversity net gain progress and aid the eco-crisis.

Study reveals origins of pygmy right whale, settling debate

After years of contention, researchers have reached a definitive conclusion regarding the evolutionary origins of the pygmy right whale A recent study published in Marine...

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