Author: Eva McCleanArtist: Jordan MooneyEditor: Ayotenu Dosumu Hidden in the shady forest undergrowth, beneath the…
Category: Environment
Matauranga, the holistic knowledge system of New Zealand’s Maori people, differs from Western science with concepts like “Ki uta ki tai” and “tapu,” contributing significantly to scientific research, particularly in conservation efforts. This has prompted New Zealand’s government to integrate Matauranga into the national curriculum, yet face challenges as perspectives vary, highlighting the need for respect and collaboration for a future of well-informed, inclusive science.
Unlocking the potential of Inuit traditional knowledge enriches scientific research, offering unique insights into environmental changes and biodiversity, while advocating for a collaborative, equitable approach in addressing global challenges.
Explore the hidden paradise of Warapoka, where indigenous Warau people are fighting to conserve the rainforest’s biodiversity threatened by activities like gold mining, fostering a unique bond with nature and advocating for global recognition of indigenous territories.
Genetic “dark matter” may drive the emergence of new species. The findings suggest a way to rescue “doomed” animal hybrids.
Limitations of cardiac xenotransplantation and potential alternatives to address these drawbacks
Axons in whales can be up to 30 meters long and yet the information has to go from one neuron to the next one in a matter of milliseconds. How is that possible? Luckily, evolution provided vertebrates with myelinated axons.
The status of bee populations is a prominent topic in conservation. Responsible for pollinating around 85% of the world’s crops, these insects are vastly important for food production.
With noses that touch instead of smell, and eyes that don’t see, star-nosed moles are fascinating creatures. They eat at record-breaking speeds and are one of only two mammals that can “smell” underwater.
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