The article "World atlas of biodiversity: earth's living resources in the 21st century" explores the diversity of living organisms on Earth, including the biosphere, biodiversity through time, human impacts on biodiversity, global biodiversity patterns, marine biodiversity, terrestrial biodiversity, and inland water biodiversity. It discusses the distribution of biological diversity, recent vertebrate extinctions, and the current status of marine and terrestrial biodiversity. The researchers provide insights into the use of natural resources, human origins, and the impacts of early hominids on the environment. The article also highlights the importance of conservation actions to protect global biodiversity.