Inside Biodiversity

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Inside Biodiversity

German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)

8 episodes

1 day ago

What do we really know about biodiversity? Inside Biodiversity brings you in-depth conversations with leading researchers tackling the most pressing and controversial questions in biodiversity science. Each episode features experts who challenge common narratives, reveal surprising trends, and explore solutions for conservation. From species extinctions to ecosystem resilience, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the complexities of nature. Whether you're a scientist, conservationist, or just curious about the state of life on Earth, this podcast will change the way you see biodiversity. Inside Biodiversity is hosted by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)

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Nature

Science,

Earth Sciences

Episodes (6/8)

Inside Biodiversity

How Has Biodiversity Changed Over Millions of Years?

Why has biodiversity decreased over the past 20 million years? Why did large mammals, such as giant sloths, tapirs, and mammoths, go extinct at the end of the last ice age, some 50,000 to 10,000 years ago? Why are there many fewer mammal species today than there “should be”? In this episode, we speak with Prof. Susanne Fritz, research group head at iDiv and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, about biodiversity change over very long time scales. She shares insights into how past extinction events shaped today’s ecosystems — and what that might mean for the future.

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

Inside Biodiversity

How Concerning Is Biodiversity Change?

2 months ago

38 minutes

Inside Biodiversity

Is Biodiversity Loss Always Bad?

2 months ago

29 minutes

Inside Biodiversity

How Much Are Humans Changing Biodiversity?

In this episode of Inside Biodiversity, we talk to Andrew Gonzalez about how biodiversity is changing – and how humans are driving this process. Gonzalez discusses shifts in species composition, critiques conclusions drawn from time-series analyses we covered in episode one, and calls for better data to link changes to human impacts. Drawing on climate science, he proposes a “detection and attribution” approach and urges scientists to focus on solutions. A thought-provoking look at the science and communication of biodiversity change.

4 months ago

28 minutes

Inside Biodiversity

Is Biodiversity Declining Everywhere?

In this episode of Inside Biodiversity, we look at one of the most controversial questions in biodiversity research: How ubiquitous is biodiversity loss? Our guest, Maria Dornelas, has challenged overly simplistic narratives of how biodiversity is changing. We discuss the current state of knowledge and how best to communicate it. Whether you are a sceptic or an advocate of biodiversity conservation, this conversation will give you new insights into the fascination and complexity of biodiversity change.

5 months ago

23 minutes

Inside Biodiversity

Trailer Inside Biodiversity

Inside Biodiversity invites you to dive into the big and controversial questions shaping biodiversity research today. Subscribe now and get ready to hear from leading experts who are redefining the way we understand our planet, premiering April 3, 2025.

5 months ago