Michael John Westerman

New global map of ant biodiversity reveals areas that may be hiding undiscovered species
August 4, 2022
They are hunters, farmers, harvesters, gliders, herders, weavers and carpenters. They are ants and they make up a large part of our world, including more 10 000 species and a large part of the animal biomass in most terrestrial ecosystems.
Researchers use artificial intelligence to create a treasure map of undiscovered ant species
August 4, 2022
E. O. Wilson once referred to invertebrates as "the little things that run the world," without whom "the human species [wouldn't] last more than a few months."
'It sustains us all': IPBES report calls for accounting of nature's diverse values
August 4, 2022
A focus on valuing nature through the lens of the market has contributed to the global biodiversity crisis, according to a recent report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
Where did these holes in the ocean floor come from? 'Nobody knows,' says scientist
August 4, 2022
Social media users consider aliens or sea monsters - but NOAA researcher suspects an animal culprit. Mysterious, neatly aligned holes have been discovered deep in the ocean - and scientists are stumped about their origin.

Changes in Japan likely to limit cannabinoid production to medical hemp only
November 30, 2023 by HempToday®
Japan’s House of Representatives has signed off on an amendment that would loosen up rules for hemp while tightening regulation of marijuana. Central to the amendment is a provision that … Changes in Japan likely to limit cannabinoid production to medical hemp only Read More »
Court decision leaves hemp-derived THC products on sale in Maryland
November 29, 2023 by HempToday®
Maryland consumers will remain at risk from unregulated and potentially dangerous psychoactive hemp products after the state’s Supreme Court declined to review a lower court’s injunction. The state high court decision … Court decision leaves hemp-derived THC products on sale in Maryland Read More »
USDA says federal rules bar hemp licensees from also growing marijuana
November 28, 2023 by HempToday®
Hemp growers may not expand their cannabis interests by producing marijuana, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding stakeholders. USDA has revoked hemp licenses and warned hemp farmers in … USDA says federal rules bar hemp licensees from also growing marijuana Read More »

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