The software predicts the fate of all life on Earth

Researchers have created an ambitious computer program to simulate the entire ecosystem with all life forms on Earth.

Researchers from Microsoft and the United Nations hope that the program they developed over the past two years can provide a better understanding of how to link fragile ecosystems on our planet. Called the Madingley model , this simulation program tries to capture the development, migration and life of organisms as well as their food chain.

Modeling every organism within an existing ecosystem seems to be an "impossible" task, as it requires too much computer power. However, the researchers emphasize that they can achieve reliable results by applying the rules of how the organism behaves in groups / groups.

The authors emphasize: "The Madingley model can help solve key environmental issues, especially the effects of human pressure, such as the loss of residence . We are show the model as open source software, allowing anyone to survey the current version of the program or help develop it further ".

Researchers expect, this simulation program will eventually lead to the creation of "Total Ecosystem Models" (Gem) , capable of acquiring any structure and function of any Which ecosystem in the world.

However, the Madingley model has so far been controversial. Some ecology experts believe that nature is too complex and cannot be modeled in this way. Others say, the results obtained from the program are uncertain, cannot be used as a basis for important decisions, such as where a protected area is needed or the best way to operate a fishery career.

However, the Madingley model team believes that ecologists must at least try to model the ecosystems on Earth if they want to understand them better and ultimately restore them.