Earth is home to millions of discovered species of plants and animals with many more yet to be known. They all play vital roles in each other, their ecosystems, and the planet's overall health and ...

To better understand what drives biological diversity on Earth, scientists have historically looked at genetic differences between species. But this only provides part of the picture. The traits of a ...

When most people imagine scientists discovering new species, they probably still picture an expedition into the unknown. A ...

Newly described aquatic insects, belonging to the genus Hydropsyche, are helping close substantial knowledge gaps regarding ...

A new survey attempts to fill some of the gaps in understanding by synthesizing the perspectives of thousands of biodiversity experts worldwide. The survey received 3,331 responses from scientists ...

Researchers combined human and ecological factors to analyze the global scale of non-native tree species invasions. Human activity in hotspots of global trade, such as maritime ports, is linked to an ...

GUWAHATI: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, known for its one-horned rhinoceros population, has ...

Dozens of unknown species have been discovered in Angola’s remote Lisima plateau during a survey expedition to "Africa’s last ...

On the occasion of World Environment Day, I urge citizens across the globe to recognize that biodiversity is the foundation ...