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According to the peer-reviewed article by Tilman, D., 2000, biodiversity is an essential factor in Earth’s productivity and ecosystem stability. Greater biodiversity leads to greater productivity in communities, especially in plant ecology. The author of the study was introducing the idea of biodiversity at the start of the 21st century to the public. So, theyContinue reading “Biodiversity in the early 21st century.”

Viruses still pose as one of the most highly debated areas of modern science. Many scientists believe viruses are not alive themselves, but they are just microscopic bodies that carry genetic information encoded within with only one goal, and that is to produce more of that genetic information (meaning more viruses). However, if viruses areContinue reading “Are viruses alive?”

To understand the link between invasive species, and the covid-19 infection and spread worldwide. We first have to discuss how covid-19 is seen as a biological component in this blog. Many scientists believe that viruses can be regarded as ‘alive’ and ‘biological’. So when it comes to infection control, many of the same ways weContinue reading “Invasive plant species and how they apply to the spread of Covid-19.”

The reason why the loss of biodiversity and the spike in viruses is and has been occurring for the last few decades is simply due to increased contact with wildlife in many areas around the world. With fewer habitats every year due to deforestation, means more wildlife will have to try and live in urbanContinue reading “Why does the loss of Biodiversity affect the emergence of viruses?”

I nominated 3 movies for the applied plant ecology film festival. The first is the David Attenborough: A life on our planet (2020) which goes over the effects of climate change on the ecology of forests and natural habitats. However, I am writing this blog post is to explain why I chose Wall-E and OurContinue reading “Film Festival Nominations”