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Ocean Insect Population Decline
Insects are known to make up the majority of the biomass of all land animals. However, despite their abundance on land, they are surprisingly scarce
2.5 Million Ants per Human
The Earth is home to approximately 20 quadrillion ants, surpassing the biomass of all wild mammals and birds combined. Biologists estimate that there are around
Algae Panels: Oxygen, Power, Biomass
Mexican start-up Greenfluidics has developed an algae panel for buildings that can produce oxygen, electricity, and biomass. Algae can remove significantly more CO2 from the
Sustainable Biofuel from Modified Gut Bacteria
Scientists at the University of California in Berkeley and the University at Buffalo have developed a method to produce biofuels from genetically modified Escherichia coli
Russian forests combat climate change
The global deforestation of forests is a growing concern, particularly in tropical regions where the number of trees and their capacity as carbon dioxide stores
Man-made Technosphere surpasses Earth’s biomass.
The human impact on the planet has been immense, with cities, roads, and large structures like dams altering the Earth more than any other living
Decline of Insects in Germany
A ten-year study has revealed that the number of insects, species, and biomass has significantly decreased in all regions of Germany. Green and forest areas
Bacteria enzymes turn algae into ethanol and plastic
The annual algae bloom in the Atlantic Ocean is becoming a growing concern due to its negative impact on the environment. The algae, which consumes
Weight of all life on Earth
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have recalculated the total weight of all life on Earth, revealing that previous estimates were based on flawed assumptions. Led
