Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

Rapid Changes for Arctic Flora and Fauna

Unique Arctic habitats for flora and fauna, including sea ice, tundra, lakes, and peatlands have been disappearing over recent decades, and some characteristic Arctic species have shown a decline. The changes in Arctic Biodiversity have global repercussions and are further … Continue reading

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UNESCO Approves 13 New Biosphere Reserves

Ethiopia and Zimbabwe have added their first biosphere reserves to the network of reserves created by the United Nations to halt the loss of biodiversity and promote sustainable development. One of the two new Ethiopian reserves protects the place of … Continue reading

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NASA Rover Finds Clue of Mars’ Environment for Life

Rocks examined by NASA’s Spirit Mars Rover hold evidence of a wet, non-acidic ancient environment that may have been favorable for life. Confirming this mineral clue took four years of analysis by several scientists. full story

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Titan: Oasis For Life

Two teams of scientists reported last week that data from NASA’s Cassini orbiter reveal unusual chemical activity on Saturn’s giant moon Titan. It’s plausible, but far from definitive, that a primitive exotic form of life on Titan’s frigid surface could … Continue reading

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