biodiversity

Earth Hosts One Trillion Species, Most Of Them Are Undiscovered

By R. Siva Kumar - May 04, 2016 06:49 PM EDT

A new study reveals that the Earth may harbor one trillion species, with just one one-thousandth of 1 percent of them currently being discovered.

Over 1,000 New Species Added To The Tree Of Life

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

By adding more than 1,000 species to the tree of life, scientists get a new perspective into the history of living organisms and the earth's evolution.

China's Forests Are Recovering At The Cost Of Other Countries: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 21, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

While China seems to be reducing its deforestation problem, scientists aver that it may take a toll on other countries.

Washington to Build Animal Overpass on I-90

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 28, 2015 12:37 PM EDT

The State of Washington will build a natural overpass that will allow migrating animals to safely complete their journey without having to cross a major interstate highway.

Earth's Sixth Mass Extinction Is Our Fault

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 23, 2015 08:53 AM EDT

Scientists warn that the earth's sixth mass extinction is here, with animals dying out at a 100 times the normal rate.

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