Wednesday, October 6, 2010

NSF Awards Grants to Study Dimensions of Earth's Biodiversity

NSF Awards Grants to Study Dimensions of Earth's Biodiversity
Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:57:00 -0500

Photo of South Africas Cape Floristic Region.

Despite centuries of discovery, most of our planet's biodiversity remains unknown. The scale of that unrecognized biodiversity is a vital question, scientists believe, given its rapid and permanent loss around the globe.

To respond to the need for more knowledge and a better understanding of Earth's biodiversity, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 14 grants in its Dimensions of Biodiversity campaign.

The campaign is expected to transform how we describe and ...

More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=117811&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click


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