This study examines the positive correlation between an area's wealth and biodiversity, known as the 'luxury effect.' The authors present an alternative framework for understanding links between socio ...

Environmental DNA (eDNA) and metabarcoding are transforming biodiversity monitoring by enabling rapid, non-invasive assessments of community composition ...

Grassland degradation fundamentally reshapes how biodiversity supports ecosystem multifunctionality, shifting it from being plant-dominated to being mediated by soil microbes, according to a new study ...

From coral reefs to rainforests, biodiversity is the invisible safety net holding ecosystems—and our own survival—together. It fuels resilience, supports food security, and drives evolution’s endless ...

The world's food system is fracturing under the weight of biodiversity loss, climate shocks, and escalating geopolitical ...

Marine ecosystem ecology has advanced rapidly in recent decades, yet important knowledge gaps remain about how biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and ...

The landscape of corporate environmental responsibility is evolving beyond a focus on climate issues to more holistically account for nature-related risks, such as biodiversity loss. Recognizing the ...

As the researchers note, “A diverse agricultural system can better absorb shocks and maintain productivity, ensuring food security in the face of uncertainty.” A wide range of species present within ...

Microbial research suggests that biodiversity does not always increase ecosystem stability. Although many conservationists believe biodiversity is intrinsically valuable, the protection of ...

New research on Australia’s K’gari reveals high‑intensity human‑caused wildfires drastically reduce vertebrate diversity in fire‑adapted Banksia aemula woodlands, underscoring urgent needs for ...