Biodiversity : Science World Report

Aug 14, 2015 02:13 PM EDT

Humans Have Used Up a Year's Worth of Earth's Resources in 9 Months

We may have just managed to use up Earth's resources for the entire year.

Jul 15, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Climate Change: Fishing Impacted by Warmer Temperatures as Bass Move North

Climate change may be having an impact on your fishing. Scientists have discovered that as temperatures warm, fish are moving to newly warmed waters, putting local species at risk.

Jul 07, 2015 12:15 PM EDT

Climate Change: Rising Temperatures Threaten Bird Biodiversity in Mexico

It turns out that rising temperatures may be threatening birds. Researchers have studied the gains and losses of populations of birds across Mexico in the 20th century and have found that climate change may be causing a loss of biodiversity.

Jun 15, 2015 08:28 AM EDT

Disease Risk In Humans and Plants May Be Reduced Via Biodiversity

As infectious diseases increase worldwide, it's important to find out what may reduce instances of these diseases. Now, scientists may have figured out a way: biodiversity.

Jun 08, 2015 10:23 AM EDT

100 New Species Discovered in the Incredibly Diverse Waters of the Philippines

Scientists have discovered a staggering 100 new species in the ocean water of the Philippines. The findings are the result of a multi-year exploration of the Coral Triangle's biological treasures.

May 25, 2015 07:08 AM EDT

Colorful Panther Chameleon on Madagascar is Actually 11 Different Species

It turns out that a colorful and charismatic reptilian species, which is only found in Madagascar, is actually composed of 11 different species.

Apr 30, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

Ancient Connection Between the Americas Caused a Surge in Biodiversity 20 Million Years Ago

A new study may reveal an unprecedented surge in biodiversity that occurred 20 million years ago.

Apr 03, 2015 09:36 AM EDT

Some Massive Biodiversity Loss May be Able to be Reversed

There's some good news for conservation efforts. Scientists have discovered that some biodiversity losses can actually be reversed.

Dec 02, 2014 06:34 AM EST

Mass Extinctions Caused Explosion of Biodiversity in Bony Fish

Scientists have found that bony fish, the most biodiverse fish group in both salt- and freshwater, achieved their diversity only after mass extinction events during the Permian and Triassic periods.

Oct 13, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

There's No One-Size-Fits-All Reason for Biodiversity in Madagascar

Some places in the world simply have more biodiversity than others. Why this is, though, has long puzzled scientists. Now, researchers have found that no single "one-size-fits-all" model can explain how biodiversity hotspots come to be.

Jul 25, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

Global Biodiversity Losses May Need to be Stopped with More Drastic Measures

Global biodiversity losses are on the rise and now, scientists have taken a closer look at how to halt this continued decline.

May 30, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

New Tools Could be Crucial to Protect the World's Threatened Species as Extinction Rates Continue

New tools could help our world's threatened species, and they could help preserve biodiversity across the globe. Scientists have found that tools to collect and share information could help stem the loss of Earth's species.