biodiversity

Parthenogenesis, a fascinating alternative reproductive strategy

In a world of parthenogenesis, the saying ‘like mother, like daughter’ has never been so literal!
Life Cycle Assessment, towards the reduction of impacts

If your favourite object were subjected to an LCA, you would discover that it has a more turbulent past than an adventure novel!
Fig wasp: a small insect with an exceptional role

If you thought true love was hard to find, try being a fig wasp: you only have the right tree and a small hole to…
Cultivated mushrooms, the conquest of urban spaces

Mushrooms are the only ‘farmers’ working underground: while we cultivate them, they cultivate symbioses with the roots of plants!
Animal migration, an extraordinary journey

The salmon swim upstream for thousands of kilometres just to get home, while we activate the GPS to find the corner bar.
Indoor plants, benefits and care

Plants cannot talk, but with a little light and water, they know how to say ‘thank you’ with green leaves and colourful flowers.
Vermicomposting, principles and benefits

Vermicomposting is not only an environmentally friendly solution to reduce waste, but also a way to improve soil health
Marine acidification and impact on ecosystems

Acidification of oceans and seas and impact on marine ecosystems
Game and animals

Play is not just for puppies! Adults in the animal kingdom also go wild like true champions of merriment.
Coastal Protection Mangroves

Mangroves are like nature’s multitaskers: they are not only plants, they also manage entire coastal ecosystems!