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Declining insect biodiversity in the tropics

A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline…

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Animal behavioral diversity at risk in the face of declining biodiversity

Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to…

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Who gets the lion’s share? Ecologists highlight disparities in global biodiversity conservation funding

The extensive loss of biodiversity represents one of the major crises of our time, threatening not only entire ecosystems but…

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We can farm more seafood while minimizing its impact on biodiversity

Humanity can farm more food from the seas to help feed the planet while shrinking mariculture's negative impacts on biodiversity,…

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Biodiversity in England’s rivers improved as metal pollution reduced

An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England's rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due…

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Scientist discovers 16 new grasshopper species, champions desert biodiversity

A Mississippi State University scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove — 16 new species of grasshoppers living in the…

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New study assesses impact of agricultural research investments on biodiversity, land use

New, groundbreaking research shows how, at a local scale, agricultural research and development led to improved crop varieties that resulted…

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Burn grasslands to maintain them: What is good for biodiversity?

As grasslands get abandoned, controlled burning is discussed as a labor-saving method of keeping forests at bay. A Kobe University…

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‘Biodiversity is not a luxury’: Connection between wealth and ecosystem health

A new study suggests that a more complex understanding of how wealth and biodiversity are linked may help communities with…

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Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals

Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the…

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