It's funny to name species after celebrities, but there's a serious side too
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 April 2018
Australia is home to over 600,000 species, yet most remain undiscovered. Taxonomy, boosted by DNA tech and global collaboration, is vital for conservation, health, and biodiversity. A new strategic plan aims to accelerate species discovery.
Keywords: taxonomy, biodiversity, Australia, species discovery, conservation, DNA sequencing, CSIRO
Revealing the one-sided nature of research into biodiversity loss
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 30 May 2018
Most biodiversity loss research (40%) focuses on climate change, while other drivers—pollution, over-exploitation, habitat change, invasive species—are underexplored. A CSIRO study calls for broader, solution-focused, multi-driver research.
Keywords: biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, habitat change, CSIRO
Antarctica in 2070: what future will we choose?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 June 2018
A study outlines two Antarctic futures: unchecked emissions lead to ice shelf collapse, sea level rise, and degraded ecosystems; strong action preserves Antarctica’s stability, highlighting urgent need to cut emissions.
Keywords: Antarctica, climate change, sea level rise, greenhouse gases, ecosystems, emissions scenarios
