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Here is a list of eight deadliest plants in the world that you should know about. The tiny beans of this plant pack a massive punch. Also known as the jequirity bean this climbing plant of the bean ...
De-extinction — the science of resurrecting extinct species — is progressing in leaps and bounds. Here are six creatures that researchers could bring back to life.
Introduction: The Himalayan region is home to a rich array of wild medicinal plants that play a vital role in providing livelihoods and health security of the local communities. However, excessive ...
A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that while the natural world continues to face a biodiversity crisis, targeted conservation efforts are helping bring many species back from ...
Involving more than 800 scientists from more than 400 institutions worldwide, Ocean Census has embarked on ten expeditions and numerous workshops—so far—with a sole aim: discovering new species in the ...
We are making additions to: Van der Laan, R., W. N. Eschmeyer & R. Fricke 2014 (11 Nov.), Family-group names of Recent fishes. Zootaxa Monograph 3882 (1), 1-230. DOI 10.11646/zootaxa.3882.1.1 Download ...
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows. Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in ...
Recently, the world’s largest ocean exploration initiative announced their discovery of more than 850 new marine species found around the globe. The Ocean Census, created two years ago by the Nippon ...
Chiam See Tong celebrated his 90th birthday on Mar. 12, 2025. His wife, Lina Chiam, marked the occasion on her Facebook: "We wish Chiam See Tong a healthy and blessed birthday with many years of ...
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The Ocean Census project has identified 866 new marine species, many from the deep seas, less than two years since its launch. The project announced its findings on March 10, marking the first ...