Biodiversity: the hidden world around us
Explore the hidden connections linking all life in a world of diversity and wonder
A living tapestry of shapes, sounds, and colors
Biodiversity is a vibrant tapestry woven from countless shapes, sounds, and colors. It surrounds us with beauty, complexity, and life.
Exploring it means uncovering the invisible threads that connect every organism to its environment. Threads that sustain ecosystems and our own survival.
Why “Biodiversity Gateway?”
We are Italy’s first national portal dedicated to biodiversity, a bridge between science and society.
Our mission is to make the knowledge and technologies developed by the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC) accessible and useful for all: citizens, researchers, businesses, and public institutions.
Biodiversity stories
Discover extraordinary tales of biodiversity, from groundbreaking research to nature’s hidden wonders.
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Healthy ecosystems: the northern park midge
Its discovery in a Milanese park demonstrates the effectiveness of environmental restoration efforts.
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Acidic oceans, resilient sponges? Depends.
Two compared species demonstrate very different adaptive capacities. And the picture becomes more complicated.
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Dolphin laughter
The open mouth is for communicating good intentions and responding to playmates
Biodiversity bites
Explore the natural world one bite-sized story at a time.
Quick, digestible insights into the richness of life on Earth.
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Bats: the nightlife of two major cities
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Montecristo: biodiversity is studied from above
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The Specola: new collection of pollinating insects
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Unexpected snapshots from a NBFC and CNR project
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Surviving in polar seas thanks to antifreeze protein
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Brazil: sharks found positive for cocaine
Voices from biodiversity
Experts and researchers share the challenges we face and the solutions we need to protect biodiversity.
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Research and business: ‘biodiversity is a mine’
An interview with Flavia Guzzo on the untapped potential of our flora
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Precious algae: the case of the Cinque Terre
With her marine restoration projects, Mariachiara Chiantore’s team revives Cystoseira forests
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The sea from above: the gaze of the marine ecologist
An NBFC project uses drones and multispectral cameras to investigate biodiversity
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Exotic plants in the city: a challenge to be met
Discovering the habits of species that have chosen to inhabit the city
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Cyanobacteria and nutraceuticals, together today
Ancient bacteria are a valuable and sustainable resource for the production of bioactive molecules
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Studying biodiversity from satellite
Used until now only for soil study, today the satellite is also a valuable ally for marine biodiversity analysis
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Small, autonomous and affordable: OpenSwap
A possible ideal solution for exploring the biodiversity of less accessible coastal areas
Biodiversity solutions
We’re building a world of integrated services to help manage, analyze, and share biodiversity data and knowledge, empowering researchers, citizens, innovators, and public institutions alike.
Step into the world of biodiversity
Explore biodiversity stories and uncover the hidden connections that shape our world
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Healthy ecosystems: the northern park midge
Its discovery in a Milanese park demonstrates the effectiveness of environmental restoration efforts.
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Acidic oceans, resilient sponges? Depends.
Two compared species demonstrate very different adaptive capacities. And the picture becomes more complicated.
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Dolphin laughter
The open mouth is for communicating good intentions and responding to playmates
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Discovering the earth’s oldest ocean
Gaia Blu, the CNR oceanographic ship, will explore a window into Tethys’ past with the Sirens campaign
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Why tachinid flies are at risk (and why we should care)
The decline of these guardians of biodiversity has serious consequences for mountain ecosystems
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Longevity: the case of the Greenland shark
Through DNA repair mechanisms and a specific protein alteration, it reaches 400 years old
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Holobiont: a new perspective on life
An innovative approach to the study of living organisms: from an individualistic to a holistic analysis
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Plastic in the sea: help comes from satellite
Demonstrated ability to detect plastic debris through satellite monitoring
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Cold case: light on events millions of years ago
International team discovers the true extent of the Messinian Salinity Crisis
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Allies to safeguard: swallows
By feeding on flies, they protect the health of livestock and avoid the use of insecticides
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The music of animals
Of all types of calls, chicks prefer consonant sounds, which have a positive valence
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The world heats up: what about dung beetles?
Research investigates thermal tolerance of these insects, indispensable guardians of biodiversity