New research reveals that cacti are evolving faster than previously thought, driven by rapid changes in flower shape rather ...

To effectively protect biodiversity in an era of climate change, ecologists first have to know where animal and plant species ...

Male primates may be larger than females partly because of pressure from rival groups, not just competition with males inside ...

For years, giant prehistoric insects were considered proof that Earth once needed oxygen-rich air to sustain oversized life ...

Guangzhou, China: As the global population hits 8 billion and planetary biodiversity faces unprecedented decline, the South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, launches the ...

Michael Pollan's widely anticipated new book, A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness, brings his signature acumen and wit to one of science's essential mysteries. Along the way, he pursues ...

It’s a great paradox that the sector that relies the most on biodiversity, agriculture, is also the greatest threat to the world’s most fragile ecosystems. The question isn’t how to just minimize the ...

A new white paper: "From Knowledge to Solutions: Science, Technology and Innovation in Support of the UN SDGs," published in the journal Research Ideas and Outcomes (RIO), brings together leading ...

Humans have wiped out hundreds of species — with many more on the brink or experiencing large declines in population. Some scientists have argued that we have entered a “sixth mass extinction” event ...

A new study suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers to ...