Species numbers alone do not fully capture how ecosystems are changing. In a global study, scientists analyzed long-term data from nearly 15,000 marine and freshwater fish communities. They found that ...

Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster than ever before. From high up in the mountains to ...

A recent study published in NeoBiota indicates that thousands of non-native plant species could now find suitable conditions ...

Extreme heat can have a devastating effect on seagrass, but new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) could shape how these vitally important marine ecosystems are managed and restored. In ...

Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal group able to survive its extreme salinity. The species, named ...

The Kawuneeche Valley of Rocky Mountain National Park seems unusually dull due to the absence of one species that once thrived in the area. The less-visited side of the park was scrawling with beavers ...

Thiruvananthapuram: Researchers have identified a new dragonfly species, Lyriothemis keralensis, in the low-lying coastal plains of Kerala, marking a significant addition to India’s biodiversity ...