Invasive species influence biodiversity across larger spatial extents than previously thought. In a recently published study, researchers from Eawag and the University of Zurich show that the impacts ...

Invasive species are reshaping ecosystems and local people's relationship with nature in the tropics, a study led by Danish researchers Ninad Avinash Mungi and Jens Christian Svenning from Aarhus ...

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Q. What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Researchers have developed a new framework for measuring the suffering caused by invasive species, which they hope will complement the existing ...

Invasive plants like Mexican petunia harm local ecosystems. Learn how to spot and remove them from your yard.