The Bijagós archipelago in Guinea-Bissau is a tide-fueled biodiversity hotspot for migratory shorebirds and sea turtles, but rising seas threaten its fragile ecosystems. New research reveals why it matters globally.
Conservation genomics offers powerful tools to protect biodiversity, but Indigenous leaders demand data sovereignty and respect for traditional knowledge. A movement for ethical science is growing.
New research shows spiders thrive in monotonous managed forests, challenging the ecology dogma that habitat heterogeneity always boosts biodiversity. Conservation implications explored.
A new study reveals that the sequence in which species disappear from grasslands dramatically alters ecosystem stability, with major implications for conservation and climate resilience.
New King’s College London study finds invasive plants succeed because of ancient evolutionary traits, not recent adaptation—a discovery with major implications for climate change and biosecurity.
A new ‘prescription for the planet’ from health and climate scientists sets specific targets to heal Earth’s vital signs — from CO₂ cuts to ecosystem restoration. Can we follow the doctor’s orders?
Dr. Huang Dawei’s new study reveals alarming rates of coral bleaching and reef decline in the Coral Triangle, with economic and ecological impacts for millions.
New research reveals how artificial light at night is altering ecosystems, disrupting human health, and even contributing to climate change. Learn the science behind light pollution.