


Majeje termites: Scientists uncover diversity in edible African delicacy, ecosystem hero
If biodiversity is one of the pillars of the sustainability of the African continent and the survival of its human inhabitants, then “Majeje” is a crucial brick without which the design would be very unstable. Majeje or Makeke are the indigenous names for a group of...
APPLY: 2021 GBIF Young Researchers Awards
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility is currently advertising the 2021 GBIF Young Researchers Award in biodiversity informatics. The call is available as a news item on the GBIF website at: https://www.gbif.org/news/6SrTuANNJyRweO9c6lSx85. The GBIF Young...
Free State mountains shield biodiversity from climate change, FBIP study shows
Content provided by Free State University, image by Dr Falko Buschke The iconic sandstone cliffs of the eastern Free State are often the focus of paintings and postcards. Now, new research shows they also protect wild plants and animals from climate change. This...