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Category: Biodiversity and Conservation

Organic Gardening and Alternatives to Pesticides
Biodiversity and Conservation Botany Ecology

Organic Gardening and Alternatives to Pesticides

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Gardens inevitably attract insect pests. How can you use organic gardening techniques to protect your plants from pests and maintain a garden that is safe for pollinators and other animals?

Inspire Your Community to Protect Local Pollinators
Biodiversity and Conservation Citizen Science Ecology SciStarter Blog Zoology

Inspire Your Community to Protect Local Pollinators

April 1, 2022March 25, 2022

During the pandemic, acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn got to know the local pollinators in his garden. Find out what happened.

Ladybirds and Other Natural Pesticides
Biodiversity and Conservation Environment Zoology

Ladybirds and Other Natural Pesticides

April 30, 2021May 3, 2021

Aphids in your garden? Ladybirds, or ladybugs in your garden are natural pesticides. Photos and tips for chemical-free gardening.

Did exploding stars cause this mass extinction?
Astronomy and Astrophysics Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Did exploding stars cause this mass extinction?

September 28, 2020April 7, 2021

Researchers at the University of Illinois think supernova explosions triggered the end-Devonian mass extinction 359 million years ago.

Can Coronavirus Infect Non-Human Animals?
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Zoology

Can Coronavirus Infect Non-Human Animals?

September 1, 2020June 7, 2021

A new study suggests that many endangered and threatened species, particularly primates, could be susceptible to the novel coronavirus.

Black Birders, Scientists Push for Equality
Biodiversity and Conservation Citizen Science Diversity in Science Ornithology SciStarter Blog Zoology

Black Birders, Scientists Push for Equality

June 25, 2020June 24, 2020

Black Birders Week helped show the world that Black scientists exist in the great outdoors. Now, participants hope to keep the conversation going.

Book Review: Never Home Alone
Biodiversity and Conservation Book Reviews SciStarter Blog

Book Review: Never Home Alone

May 13, 2020April 2, 2021

Never Home Alone is a 256 page deep dive into the mind of a chatty biologist. Every chapter focuses on a distinct use-case for biodiversity preservation.

Megabiota, Largest Life, Vital to Biosphere
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology Zoology

Megabiota, Largest Life, Vital to Biosphere

March 18, 2020September 2, 2021

By Mackenzie Myers @kenzwrites Large organisms such as whales, elephants, and redwoods are often featured in awe-inspiring nature documentaries, but…

Extreme Wildfires’ Effects on Australian Forests
Biodiversity and Conservation Climate Change Environment

Extreme Wildfires’ Effects on Australian Forests

February 17, 2020July 12, 2022

Australian forests, accustomed to and dependent on natural fire regimes, are suffering in the new extreme wildfires fueled by climate change.

Intense Lawn Mowing Lowers Biodiversity, Favors Pests
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology

Intense Lawn Mowing Lowers Biodiversity, Favors Pests

January 22, 2020April 17, 2021

Mowing lawns less frequently and allowing grass to grow may result in greater plant and pollinator biodiversity and fewer pests.…

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