A map highlighting species rarity—the areas with many ant species with very small ranges. The colored areas all indicate important regions for ant species with small ranges. Red indicates areas that are relatively more studied than other areas, which coul

A map highlighting species rarity—the areas with many ant species with very small ranges. The colored areas all indicate important regions for ant s...

An ant (species: Ectatomma tuberculatum) photographed in Costa Rica. Ants make up a large fraction of the total animal biomass in most terrestrial ecosystems, but researchers say that an understanding of their global diversity is lacking. This new study p

An ant (species: Ectatomma tuberculatum) photographed in Costa Rica. Ants make up a large fraction of the total animal biomass in most terrestria...

New global map of ant biodiversity reveals areas that may hide undiscovered species

There are three species of oval squid found around Okinawa. Researchers say that their populations have been declining since the ‘80s and are probably only at 10% of their original size. Aquaculture could help provide a sustainable means of using the squi

There are three species of oval squid found around Okinawa. Researchers say that their populations have been declining since the ‘80s and are probab...

Going against the flow: scientists reveal garden eels’ unique way of feeding

The first lab study on garden eels shows how these shy creatures use their burrows, and change their movement and posture, when feeding in strong curr...