biodiversity
7 Bizarre Deep Sea Creatures Discovered In Indonesian Waters
Scientists from the South Java Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition 2018 have released preliminary findings from their 14-day exploration of the deep sea off the coast of West Java.
Setting Sail To Explore West Java’s Marine Biodiversity
A joint team of scientists from Singapore and Indonesia has embarked on the first-ever expedition to explore biodiversity in the deep seas of West Java.
Genetically Diverse Trees Support A Wider Range Of Insects
A research group in Japan has identified correlations between the genetic diversity of a tree species and its constituent insect communities.
Gene Flow Halted By Fragmented Forests
Scientists have used landscape genetics to determine how to better conserve river floodplain ecosystems and maintain the genetic diversity of endangered maple trees.
New Tardigrade Species Found In Japanese Carpark
Scientists have characterized a new species of tardigrade found hiding in moss collected from a carpark in Japan.
Ants And Aphids Are Friends With Benefits
Researchers in Japan have discovered that ants actively manipulate aphid populations to obtain a sweet snack.
Taking The Pulse Of The Ocean
The University of Hong Kong has launched the MarineGEO-Hong Kong project, a part of the global initiative to quantify marine biodiversity.
Identifying Bird Species With Just A Click
Building upon technology used to identify music, researchers have successfully classified ten bird species native to India based on their calls and songs.
Newly Discovered Orangutan Is The Seventh Great Ape
There are only 800 individuals of a newly recognized orangutan species, making them among the most threatened great apes in the world.
