Consequently, there is a great deal of variation in the biodiversity, productivity and organisms found in different types of desert. The dominant plant biomass in most deserts is composed of ...

Scientists used aircraft and satellites to track biodiversity, helping improve conservation and space research.

Nature’s Complex Tapestry Biodiversity is a term that encapsulates the variety of life on Earth, ranging from tiny ...

This astonishing diversity also extends to aquatic environments ... such as shallow or deep soils for plants, or in different types of years (wet years versus dry years) (Chesson 2000).

While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study from the University of ...

As grasslands get abandoned, controlled burning is discussed as a labor-saving method of keeping forests at bay. A research team found that this method results in higher biodiversity and a higher ...