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Experts explain where nature conservation can make the greatest difference in saving endan

Old oak trees and semi-natural grasslands are very important for a large number of species that risk disappearing as habitats decline. In a new study, researchers at Linköping University in Sweden present their findings on the habitat amount needed. The results can help nature co

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Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds

Conservationists emphasise importance of protecting nesting sites used by ‘strongly faithful’ red-listed speciesMigratory swifts loyally return every year to their nests in buildings, according to a study, underlining the importance of providing the endangered birds with hollow n

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‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks

Experts worked in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge techA marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks.The researchers believe the speed at which the species were fou

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California's unidentified coastal species get a DNA library of their own

The closest thing marine taxonomists have to the Olympics is now underway in San Diego. But instead of racing for medals, leading scientists are spending two weeks working together to catalog the extraordinary diversity of life along the California coast.

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By saving ecosystems, environmental regulations help prevent biodiversity loss

Long-term conservation policies may help restore freshwater ecosystems and prevent extreme species loss, new research suggests.

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ROS-producing enzymes guide plant cell division and tissue patterning, gene-editing study

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced naturally during cellular metabolism often cause oxidative damage to cells. However, these molecules also play an important role in normal cellular signaling. While ROS are established as essential signaling molecules in various organisms, t

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Primate evolution kept aging rates stable for 25 million years despite lifespan gaps

Biologists group animals with similar traits into broad categories called orders. Despite their similarities, animal species in the same order can have very different average lifespans.

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Saturday Citations: Predicting earthquakes; two types of water; observing event horizons

Howdy, pards, here's a quick roundup of the week's science news: Moose, previously thought to be a transplanted species, are actually native to Colorado. A digital twin of a two-year-old child's brain revealed neural signatures linked to autism. And a new gel treatment for severe

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The last continent: how deadly bird flu travelled the world before landing on a remote Aus

The H5N1 virus has now reached every continent on the planet. What does it mean for some of the world’s unique species?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis article contains images of dead wildlife. Reader discretion is advisedIt was a rough five-day sai

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'Lost' ant species reintroduced to woodland

Southern red wood ants are considered a keystone species, benefiting the ecosystems around them. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Agro.

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The order of species loss alters how grasslands maintain stability, study finds

Grasslands account for roughly 40% of terrestrial ecosystems and are paramount to global food security. Wild grasslands provide food for livestock and habitat for pollinators and act as a carbon sink in the era of climate change. Maintaining the health of native grasslands is a c

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Camera traps reveal the true culprit behind crop damage in Honduras

A new study from the Honduran Mosquitia shows how simple, noninvasive technology can help solve one of the most common challenges in wildlife conservation: identifying the species actually responsible for crop damage. The full detailed results have been published in Neotropical B

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