biodiversity
Leopards Love Indian Tea Gardens
In north-eastern Indian tea gardens, the presence of leopards does not necessarily lead to conflicts with people.
A Crabby Solution To Malaria
A mixture of silver nanoparticles and chitin from the shells of crabs can inhibit the growth of malaria-carrying mosquito larvae, study shows.
New Tree-Climbing Crab Found In Hong Kong
In the eastern coast of Hong Kong, a previously unknown crab species that can climb trees is lurking.
Seven New Night Frogs Discovered In India
Seven new species of Night Frog—including four miniature-sized species—have been discovered in India's Western Ghats region, a frog hot spot.
Albino Orchids And The Secret Of Fungal Partnerships
Genes specific to this albino orchid variety may explain how some plants have ditched photosynthesis to become parasites on fungi.
New Marine Worms Discovered In Antarctica
Japanese researchers have discovered two new species of marine worms near the Syowa Station in Antarctica.
How Do Microbes Respond To Climate Change?
How well a microbial community responds to climate change depends on the amount of nutrients available in the ecosystem, researchers say.
Five New Species Of Snout Moths Identified
The discovery of five new species brings the total number of snout moth species in China to ten.
Researchers Decode Ginkgo Genome
Researchers have sequenced the genome of a ‘living fossil,’ the oldest existing tree species in the world.
