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Widespread Land Mammals Could be Affected by Negative Impacts of Climate Change

A new study performed by scientists from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre shows that widespread land mammal species are not out of trouble when it comes to the negative effects of climate change.

21 May 2021

Migratory Birds with Satellite Transmitters can Help Study Environmental Changes

Migratory birds fitted with small satellite transmitters in their featherlight “backpacks” can teach people more about changes in the environment upon being monitored. Moreover, it could help prevent biodiversity loss.

20 May 2021

Researchers Analyze Molecular Properties of Holm Oak to Identify Drought- Resistant Trees

A research group at the University of Córdoba studied the molecular properties of the holm oak (Quercus ilex) in search of trees that are more resistant to drought and root rot.

19 May 2021

Researchers Explore Challenges, Barriers to Achieving Realistic Rainfall Modeling

Heavy precipitation can result in great losses to human life, ecology, and economy. However, both its intensity and frequency have raised as a result of climate change impacts.

18 May 2021

Genome Sequencing Shows that Some Fish can Adapt Rapidly to Climate Change

Climate change is exacerbating problems like habitat loss and temperatures swings that have already pushed many animal species to the brink.

17 May 2021

Smartphone Apps Open New Perspectives for Rapid Detection of Biodiversity Changes

Mobile apps like Flora Incognita that allow automated identification of wild plants cannot only identify plant species, but also uncover large scale ecological patterns.

13 May 2021

Study Highlights the Need to Protect Habitat of Wild Orangutans

Wild orangutans are known for their ability to survive food shortages, but scientists have made a surprising finding that highlights the need to protect the habitat of these critically endangered primates, which face rapid habitat destruction and threats linked to climate change.

13 May 2021