An international research team, including experts from the Ecological-Botanical Garden (ÖBG) at the University of Bayreuth, has demonstrated in a new study that native tree species in Argentina grow at a similar rate to introduced Read More
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Most known species evolved during 'explosions' of diversity, shows first
The British evolutionary biologist JBS Haldane is said to have quipped that any divine being evidently had “an ordinate fondness for beetles.” This “bon mot” conveyed an important truth: the “tree of life”—the family Read More
A Mediterranean moth was confirmed as a new species through DNA testing. It now bears the name Carcina ingridmariae. A striking moth with vivid colors, long assumed to belong to a known species, has now Read More
New long-necked marine reptile species discovered in Germany's famous Jurassic
Paleontologists have identified a new species of ancient marine reptile from Germany’s world-renowned Posidonia Shale fossil beds, expanding our understanding of prehistoric ocean ecosystems that existed nearly 183 million years ago. Summary Paleontologists discovered a Read More
Comparative connectomics of two distantly related nematode species reveals patterns
Science, Volume 389, Issue 6759, July 2025. Summary Without access to the actual content of Science, Volume 389, Issue 6759, July 2025, I can only provide a general summary. This issue likely contains a collection of peer-reviewed scientific research articles, perspectives, Read More
Earth’s biodiversity is in crisis. An imminent “sixth mass extinction” threatens beloved and important wildlife. It also threatens to reduce the amount of genetic diversity—or variation—within species. Summary Earth’s biodiversity is Read More
Climate change is significantly affecting forest ecosystems through rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Tropical forests are particularly vulnerable to these changes, and the forestry sector is expected to Read More
Two colorful new sea slug species have been discovered in Indonesia. Five women scientists representing Germany, Indonesia, and Wales have identified and formally described two previously unknown species of wart sea slugs found in the Read More
Gene editing offers transformative solution to saving endangered species –
Gene editing technologies—such as those used in agriculture and de-extinction projects—can be repurposed to offer what an international team of scientists is calling a transformative solution for restoring genetic diversity and saving endangered Read More
A group led by University of São Paulo (USP) researchers in Brazil has described a new genus of frogs, Dryadobates, also known as rocket frogs, which was previously considered a single species. The study Read More