Earth & Climate

Photo worth seeing: The numbers person in us

Threaded snail shells, beads on strings, indentations and handprints: people record what repeats itself. We count belongings, loot, money, successes, harvests, likes. We count...

Aging zoo animals endanger species conservation goals

Reproduction in mammal populations in zoos is declining, as shown here using the example of the critically endangered Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi). © Tim...

This is how we can eat fish sustainably

If you pay attention to labels such as fishing areas and seals, you can enjoy fish sustainably. © Olesia Shadrina/iStock Fish is considered a healthy...

Photo worth seeing: Marine-grade drone technology

They are intended to expand wind energy and secure sea routes: DLR researchers are developing drones that are adapted to the harsh environmental conditions...

Garbage with potential: Dispose of organic waste correctly

This kitchen waste could be used to create valuable biogas or compost. © BartCo/iStock Millions of tons of organic waste are generated in Germany every...

High Seas Protection Agreement has come into force

The international high seas protection agreement came into force on January 17, 2026. © ipopba/ iStock It is considered a milestone for the protection of...

Photo worth seeing: Gas filled on the ceiling on the move

Researchers have developed a spherical balloon robot that can move on the ceiling of space. Source: University of Göttingen

“Opt Green”: A more sustainable digital world is possible

© Dave Hoefler, unsplash.com KDE Eco's “Opt Green: Sustainable Software for Sustainable Hardware” project aims to rethink our relationship with hardware obsolescence. Laptops, smartphones and other...

PFAS and the like rob seabirds of valuable energy

Common pollutants such as mercury and PFAS (forever chemicals) affect mitochondrial function in wild cuttlefish shearwaters. © MPI for Biological Intelligence / Guadalupe Lopez-Nava...

Photo worth seeing: Concepts of death

For people, death is an exceptional experience that most people rarely confront. Therefore, we often fail to understand “how common and trivial death is...

Forest soil can compensate for tree loss – temporarily

Profile of a forest floor with litter and humus layer. © Thünen Institute/ Marius Möller Trees are important carbon stores and CO2 sinks in the...

Winter feeding of birds and wild animals – what makes sense?

Sparrows and titmice are frequently seen guests at winter feeding sites. © Nataba/iStock When snow covers vegetation and the ground freezes in winter, foraging for...

Photo worth seeing: Mathematical genius

Ada Lovelace is probably the most famous thought leader in computer science. In her book, Vera Weidenbach explains precisely how Lovelace not only designed...

Photo worth seeing: Rock glacier in sight

In the back of the Ötztal, researchers are studying the sometimes rapid movements of rock and ice, which are intensified by climate change. Source: University...

Corals eat more plankton than expected

Heterotrophic nutrition in the experiment: A bleached stony coral of the species Stylophora pistillata absorbs small food particles such as plankton directly from the...

Photo worth seeing: Facades for biodiversity

The “UrbanInsects” project is researching how habitat systems for insects can be combined with the thermal insulation of buildings. Source: University of Stuttgart

Photo worth seeing: Alpine weather research

Why is the weather in the mountains so difficult to predict and how can threatening developments be better predicted? The TEAMx research project in...

Photo worth seeing: Feathered Toolmakers

They build the right tools and use them to solve complex problems: experiments at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna illustrate the high...

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