Habitat restoration involves the process of assisting in the recovery and management of ecological integrity in areas that have been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. This crucial environmental practice seeks to reverse the negative impacts of human activities, restore biodiversity, and reestablish the natural dynamics and components of ecosystems. It is a chance to give back ...
For hundreds of years, the women of South Korea’s Jeju Island have dived into freezing seas, diving as deep as 10 meters (33 feet) without oxygen, in search of abalone, sea urchins, and octopuses. They are called Haenyeo, or “women of the sea,” and they keep up this physically demanding labor well into their 80s, ...
Canada was previously a world champion of climate action, but ahead of the heat of the 2025 federal election, Canada’s political leadership is quietly stepping away from the environment and into the arms of fossil fuel development. Only four years ago, climate change ranked as the most important issue on voters’ minds, prompting lawmakers to ...
Biotechnology is at the forefront of modern conservation science, offering innovative solutions to protect and preserve biodiversity. By harnessing the power of advanced technologies, conservationists are deploying cutting-edge tools to address challenges such as habitat loss, climate change, and species extinction. This article explores ten biotech tools that are revolutionizing conservation science, making significant strides ...
Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life forms on Earth, from the tiniest microorganisms to the largest mammals. It involves the diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Understanding biodiversity is crucial as it plays a significant role in ecosystem functioning and the provision of services essential for human survival. The Components of Biodiversity Biodiversity ...
Pollination is a cornerstone of life on Earth, enabling the reproduction of countless plant species and sustaining ecosystems worldwide. This natural process, involving the transfer of pollen from one flower to another, is essential for the growth of seeds and fruits. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of pollination, exploring its mechanisms, ...
You’ve probably joked about your dog having ADHD after watching them zoom around the living room at three in the morning. Or maybe you’ve wondered if your pup’s obsessive ball collecting behavior is something more than just an intense hobby. Here’s the thing: those quirky behaviors might actually reflect real differences in how your dog’s ...
South Africa’s biodiversity isn’t simply a cache of exotic species, it’s also a living repository of cultural history. For decades, scientific literature has compiled frogs and reptiles in Latin names, so the Indigenous nomenclature for these animals is dispersed and unrecorded. And now, in a trailblazing research led by zoologist Fortunate Phaka, the first comprehensive ...
A new species of mosasaur named Tylosaurus rex – twice the length of a great white shark, with finely serrated teeth and evidence of violent combat against its own kind – has just been identified from 80-million-year-old Texas fossils that had been sitting in museums for decades – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: ...
July 2026: What’s in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month? – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) Sky watchers across the Southern Hemisphere can expect a striking sight as July 2026 opens. Three planets appear in the early evening sky, with Venus standing out as the brightest. The planet reaches magnitude –4.1 and ...
