Articles for tag: biodiversity

Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, biodiversity, conservation

The Role of Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Products Research

Annette Uy

Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, the former President of Mauritius, is a distinguished scientist renowned for her contributions to biodiversity conservation. Her work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between scientific research, policy, and public awareness, particularly in the field of conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources. Her efforts highlight the vital role of biodiversity ...

Why Your Lawn Might Be a Desert for Biodiversity (And How to Fix It)

Why Your Lawn Might Be a Desert for Biodiversity (And How to Fix It)

Annette Uy

Picture this: you walk outside your front door and see that perfect emerald carpet stretching across your yard. The grass is trimmed to an exact height, the edges are crisp, and not a single dandelion dares to interrupt this green perfection. You feel proud for a moment—then you realize what you might actually be looking ...

Palm tree, palm oil tree

How Palm Oil Plantations Are Impacting Malaysia’s Biodiversity

Annette Uy

The lush landscapes of Malaysia, known for their rich biodiversity, are undergoing significant changes due to the rapid expansion of palm oil plantations. This lucrative crop is intertwined with the global economy, yet its production poses serious threats to the unique ecosystems in Malaysia. This article explores the multifaceted impacts of palm oil plantations on ...

10 American Animals Facing Extinction – and the Science Giving Them Hope

Suhail Ahmed

Across the United States, some of our most iconic animals are tiptoeing along a cliff’s edge, nudged by habitat loss, climate shocks, disease, and human pressures. Yet the story isn’t just about decline; it’s also about ingenuity, grit, and breakthroughs that would have sounded like science fiction a decade ago. From AI-powered listening buoys to ...

leopard laying on large rock

The Science Behind the Return of Jaguars to Arizona’s Wilderness

Suhail Ahmed

Trail cameras in Arizona’s Sky Islands have been quietly recording a comeback story that once felt impossible: a jaguar slipping through oak canyons and grasslands, eyes flaring in infrared, rosettes crisp as constellations. After sporadic detections in 2023 and 2024, University of Arizona researchers confirmed a flurry of sightings this summer of a single male ...

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10 Extinct Animals Scientists Want to Bring Back

Suhail Ahmed

The line between extinction and return is no longer a hard stop – it’s a pause button scientists are learning to unpress. Powered by ancient DNA, CRISPR editing, and a burst of conservation ambition, de-extinction has shifted from sci‑fi to lab bench reality. The pitch is dramatic: rebuild lost keystone species to repair ecosystems and ...

Why Your Gut May Be the Key to Your Emotions You'll Struggle to Believe

Why Your Gut May Be the Key to Your Emotions You’ll Struggle to Believe

Gargi Chakravorty

Ever wonder why you feel butterflies in your stomach when nervous, or why stress makes your digestive system go haywire? Scientists have discovered something extraordinary that might change how you think about emotions forever. Deep within your intestines lies what researchers now call your “second brain” – a complex network that’s secretly controlling more of ...

7 Animal Superpowers Science Still Can't Explain

7 Animal Superpowers Science Still Can’t Explain

Gargi Chakravorty

Ever wonder what it’s like to navigate thousands of miles without a GPS, regenerate a lost limb like it’s nothing, or detect electrical fields that humans can’t even imagine? The animal kingdom is packed with abilities so extraordinary that they make our most advanced technology look primitive. Yet despite decades of research and countless scientific ...

Hedgehog in a garden.

How to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden: Tips for a Biodiversity-Friendly Yard

Annette Uy

Creating a biodiversity-friendly garden is a rewarding way to contribute to the conservation of local wildlife. Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a specific habitat, and a biodiverse garden supports a range of plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife. A garden rich in biodiversity is not only beneficial for the environment but ...

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7 Wild Cats That Still Roam the U.S. Against All Odds

Suhail Ahmed

Across highways, cul-de-sacs, and silent mountain passes, America’s last wild cats are still slipping through the margins of our maps. Their survival is a modern paradox: shrinking habitats and busier roads, yet the paw prints keep appearing in fresh mud. Scientists are decoding how these elusive predators persist, and the answers blend hard data with ...