Intensive agriculture leads to the loss of biodiversity – especially in arable farming, where large quantities of pesticides and fertilizers are used. Not only is biodiversity often declining, the ...

A new review study traces the complex links between biodiversity loss and emerging infectious diseases — though one doesn’t necessarily lead to the other. Instead, complex interactions between factors ...

Humans influence the evolution of plants and animals. Sometimes actively, sometimes indirectly. The case of the Tube mosquito ...

Scientists found that some mosquitoes really are targeting humans more than other food sources, but it could be a matter of ...

Rapid urbanization in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, has led to changes in bird behavior, with urban birds showing increased tolerance toward humans. The urban sprawl has caused habitat loss, with the ...

Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of ...

Encroachment on plant and animal life by man is fueling diseases. As the war against COVID-19 brings entire countries to a screeching halt, the planet is beginning to see a glimpse into a world ...

Although humans are to blame for nature’s recent decline, a new study has shown that for millennia, European farming ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...