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Most nations lack ability to deal with invasive species
Posted in Featured, Science on 25th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
The spread of non-native species threatens livelihoods and biodiversity, but the issue is worsened by global trade, travel and climate change.
Stopping deforestation will not end tropical species losses
Posted in Featured, Science on 31st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Species in tropical forests will still go extinct even if deforestation is stopped immediately, unless efforts are made to restore damaged areas.
Scientists warn of 'unsafe' decline in biodiversity
Posted in Featured, Science on 15th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Ecosystems depend on the biological diversity within them to function.
A supernova might have abetted a mass extinction on earth
Posted in Science on 13th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
An exploding star hundreds of light-years from Earth may have played a role in a minor mass extinction that happened 2.59 million years ago.
New clues could help scientists harness the power of photosynthesis
Posted in Science on 9th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
"There is intense interest in creating artificial photosynthesis as an alternative energy source"