Biodiversity
Rise in Invasive Species May Lead to Massive Loss of Global BiodiversityInvasive species spread around the globe with the help of human activities, such as global trade and transportation.
Government Program Accidentally Cuts Deforestation by Alleviating Poverty"Reducing poverty does not have to create unavoidable environmental costs," said researcher Paul Ferraro.
The World is Losing 9 Percent of Its Insects Every Decade, Study FindsThe most extensive investigation to date finds global insect numbers drop 0.92 percent a year. However, the world's freshwater insects, like mayflies, are bucking the trend and seeing numbers rise.
Levels of Ocean Biodiversity Have Barely Changed for Millions of YearsScientists have analyzed fossils from the Cambrian explosion 540 million years ago to the present day to explore levels of marine biodiversity over time.
'Doomsday Vault' Surpasses One Million Seed Samples After Huge Deposit"The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure backup facility for the seed banks of the world," Cierra Martin, a spokesperson for the Global Crop Diversity Trust, told Newsweek.
Platypuses Are at Risk of Extinction, Experts WarnThe duck-billed mammal is currently listed as Near-Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Amazon Rainforest Has Lost 24,000 Square Miles in Last 10 Years"Since 2010, mile upon mile of rainforest has been replaced with a wide range of commercial developments, including cattle ranching, logging and the palm oil industry."
Climate Change Could Cause Conflict Between Species as They Adapt and MoveFor animal species to survive climate change, they will have to genetically adapt or shift their ranges—or both.
Indigenous Lands Have Highest Biodiversity: StudyThe Earth is in the grips of what scientists have dubbed the "Sixth Mass Extinction" with the global rate of species extinction at least "tens to hundreds of times higher" than the average over the past 10 million years.
Man-eating Tigers Could Hunt down More Humans Due to Climate ChangeThe way that we live on Earth is causing an unprecedented acceleration in species extinction.
Herbs Found to Stop Growth of Cancer CellsMedicinal herbs only found on an island in Mauritius could one day form the basis of a treatment for one of the most deadly forms of cancer, scientists believe.
Saba: The Greatest Little Island You Never Heard OfIslanders call Saba "The Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean" for its pristine landscapes and striking biodiversity as well as the absence of crowds, chain stores, and cruise ship throngs.
Human-Driven Animal Extinction Is Outpacing EvolutionBut if we act now, conservation efforts could save "billions of years of unique evolutionary history," scientists say.
U.N.: Asia Could Run Out of Fish by 2048Devastation of the natural world is so severe it is endangering economies, livelihoods, food security, access to drinking water and the general quality of life around the world.
Cambodia's Leopards Are Nearing ExtinctionThe species is "heading for catastrophe."
Pancakes and Maple Syrup May Not Survive Climate ChangeThe stunning colors of autumn may also disappear.
Pelican Spiders Are Cannibals With Salad-Tong FacesThey keep their prey at arm's length.
Scientists Lay Out 20 Natural Climate SolutionsConservation, restoration and better land management will help a lot more than scientists previously understood.
Animals Know How to Survive Climate ChangeAnimals' natural habitats act as ecological air conditioning.
Pacific Threat: 80 Percent of Fish Set to Be Wiped OutThe percentage could be greatly reduced if greenhouse gas emissions are reduced as well.
Antarctica's Hidden Ice Caves Could Be New Species HomeScientists find DNA samples in cave system around Mount Erebus volcano that cannot be identified.
