News about Biodiversity

Geographic range shapes influence species richness in global hotspots

In Science Advances by Sonne, J., Borregaard, M. K., Colwell, R. K., and Rahbek, C. (2025)

Mismatch in reindeer resilience to past and future warming signals ongoing declines

In Science Advances by Canteri, E., ... , Nogués-Bravo, D., and Fordham, D. A. (2025)

Millipede species named in honor of Louis A. Hansen

A new species of millipede is named in honor of Louis A. Hansen, who collected the specimen in Tanzania in 2006.

New insight into biodiversity hotspots

New study enhances our understanding of what determines biodiversity richness on Earth.

Researchers call for tools to link nature and public health

New study urges governments to rethink how the measure and address the health of both people and the planet.

Changing oceans documented in new interdisciplinary theme issue

A new Royal Society interdisciplinary theme issue guest edited by Globe Institute researchers reveals shifting seas in response to long-term human impacts

Here are the flowers that both bees and humans like best

Botanists from the University of Copenhagen and the UK set out to find the best flower combinations for bees and hoverflies. The results make it easier for garden owners and municipalities, among others, to plant the…

Climate crisis pressures the ‘Arctic giant’: Habitats risk disappearing completely

Climate change poses a serious threat to the habitats of the bowhead whale, which may shrink by up to 75 percent by the end of the century.

New species named after CMEC researcher

New species of skink has been named in honor of Harith Farooq for his work on reptile fauna.

DNA from marine sediments reveals millennia of marine mammal occurrences in the Arctic

Utilizing DNA from marine sediment cores, the international team—led by researchers at University of Copenhagen and GEUS (Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland)—reconstructed historical occurrences of marine…

Major bird study could help us fight the next pandemic

New study uncovers the intricate factors that drive the evolution of genomes.

Major bird study could help us fight the next pandemic

New study uncovers the intricate factors that drive the evolution of genomes.

Major bird study could help us fight the next pandemic

New study uncovers the intricate factors that drive the evolution of genomes.

Soil microbiome inoculation could enhance forest restoration on post-agricultural lands

Can soil microbiome inoculation accelerate forest recovery on former agricultural lands? Researchers from the Silva Nova Project explore this innovative approach in a newly published opinion paper.

Twenty years on, biodiversity struggles to take root in restored wetlands

While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that – after more than two decades – biodiversity growth has stalled in restored…

Soil microbiome inoculation could enhance forest restoration on post-agricultural lands

Researchers from the Silva Nova Project explore how soil microbiome inoculation could accelerate forest recovery on former agricultural land.

Eske Willerslev found the past in two grams of soil. His finding gives us a window into the future

As a student, Professor Eske Willerslev had an idea: He wanted to extract DNA directly from the soil. This has led to major scientific breakthroughs and an entire new research field, eDNA, for which he now receives one…

Eske Willerslev found the past in two grams of soil. His finding gives us a window into the future

As a student, Professor Eske Willerslev had an idea: He wanted to extract DNA directly from the soil. This has led to major scientific breakthroughs and an entire new research field, eDNA, for which he now receives one…

Nordic biodiversity took center stage in Copenhagen

On 11-12 December 2024, University of Copenhagen hosted a workshop in the nordic biodiversity framework with researchers from Iceland, Finland, and Denmark on advancing nordic collaboration for biodiversity protection.

SUND receives DKK 15M for sustainable development research in the Arctic

Three SUND research projects receive funding from DFF to strengthen sustainable development in the Arctic.

Two new DFF grants on arctic research awarded to Globe researchers

Two new grants to explore the adaptations and use of ancient sled dogs in SW Greenland and recent demographic changes in Arctic whales

AI can now be our eyes and ears in the forest and beneath the waves

Animal sounds combined with artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring both on land and in aquatic settings according to researchers from the University of Copenhagen. By analyzing wildlife…

Seven New Frog Species Discovered in Madagascar: Sounds Like Something from Star Trek

An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound…

How can we effectively monitor the world’s tree resources down to the level of individual trees?

TreeSense focuses on the critical role of trees in terrestrial ecosystems, such as climate regulation, biodiversity support and local livelihoods. Both climate change and human management have drastically altered tree…