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What is the Intertidal Zone? Where Land Meets Sea in Constant Flux

That part of the coast where sea meets land -- that's the intertidal zone. Technically.

What is Taxonomy in biology? A beginner's guide

Taxonomy is the science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms, providing a framework for understanding the diversity of life.

What are ecosystems and why they're important, according to experts

They provide us with many important services.

Are we in a mass extinction right now? Probably yes, researchers say

We are leaving a big mark on the planet. But there’s still time to change.

What are symbiotic relationships: nature's matchmaking

Symbioses are dynamic relationships in which organisms of different taxa interact with either positive or negative effects.

Animals take medicine when they are sick: a few striking cases

What do primates, birds, bees, and butterflies have in common? They all use medicine -- it's more common than you think.

What is biodiversity

Diversity, 100% biological.

How many species are on Earth? Untangling a difficult question

A total of 1.3 million species have so far been identified but many more live on the planet.

Do cats keep rats away? Not really -- but it's complicated

It's not about the fight, it's about what leads to the fight.

The unique types of ecosystems in the world

We have an amazing amount of diversity on Earth!

Darwin's "advertising" -- the magnificent biological art of Ernst Haeckel

You might have not heard his name, but you should have.

Debunking some misconceptions about evolution

Sometimes, it's good to remember that even evolution doesn't want you to be perfect. Good enough is just fine.

What is convergent evolution: how unrelated animals can look almost identical

It's crazy how similar they look!

Mimicry at its finest -- or why this is not a snake

Disclaimer: this is not an actual snake.

Why the Great Barrier Reef is dying and why we should care

Hint: it mostly has to do with climate change.

The different types of forests: everything you need to know

The green lungs of the earth come in many different varieties.

Five common biology myths (or “Science in the service of the anthropocentric patriarchy”)

Here are five commonly accepted biological “facts” which are untrue but are used to justify our conception of ourselves and our place in the world.

The difference between a species and a subspecies - according to science

A handy guide to tell the two appart.