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Powerful oratory

The work of the American ancient historian Jon E. Lendon deals with...

Photo worth seeing: The sixth sense of geckos

This Tokeh gecko's bright golden eye is so mesmerizing that it almost...

Feathered winners of the Middle Ages

The stork apparently only conquered some areas of distribution in Europe as a result of agricultural change. A stork's nest in Bergenhusen, Schleswig-Holstein. ©...

Germany’s forests are no longer a CO2 sink

The forest inventory shows positive and negative developments in German forests. © Evgenii Emelianov/iStock ...

Photo worth seeing: “Petroleum” from biomass

No need for millions of years of underground maturation? The German Biomass...

Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to protein researchers

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors researchers who have made significant progress in the elucidation of protein structures. © Christoph Burgstedt / iStock...

Vitamin C overdose: In this case it can happen

A vitamin C overdose is almost impossible through food intake and is harmless to healthy people. You can find out here in which cases...

Marburg virus

Stained microscopy image of Marburg virus particles on the surface of an infected cell. © NIAID /CC by 2.0 ...

GDR legacy shapes attitude to freedom of expression

Freedom of expression is considered a valuable asset in a democracy. © Jorm Sangsorn/ iStock Freedom of expression is considered crucial for democracy, but also...

Extreme mountaineer: Breathing trick brings more energy when hiking

The climb is steep, the backpack is heavy - and the longed-for hut is still not in sight. In such moments, hiking becomes torture....

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to the discoverers of microRNA

The groundbreaking discovery of microRNAs was unexpected and revealed a new dimension in gene regulation. © nobelprize.org / The Nobel Committee for Physiology or...

Study: What stresses us out – and how we can help ourselves

Wars, climate, stress in everyday life: there are many triggers for worry and stress. A current study also shows which strategies can help with...

Photo worth seeing: Superpower dream

You're late for an important exam, suddenly find yourself naked in public,...

Make your own saline solution: simple instructions

Making saline solution yourself is easy. It can naturally help with coughs and colds. We'll show you what else you can use them for. Whether...

CO2 ice and hydrogen peroxide detected on Pluto’s moon Charon

This spectrum, created by the James Webb Telescope, shows the signatures of various molecules on Pluto's moon Charon. © Silvia Protopapa (SwRI), Ian Wong...

Cold myths: Vitamin C, turning up your nose and exercise – which myths are true?

Every year again: Cold season is here. Runny nose, flu, cold – there are a number of myths and misunderstandings surrounding viral infections. Here...

Photo worth seeing: A fish with “tasty” legs

This picture shows the gurnard, a fish full of peculiarities. Not only...

Depression: Which sport helps best?

It is often extremely difficult to do anything at all when you are suffering from depression. But sport can bring about improvement. How it...

Professional mountaineer: Breathing trick gives you more energy when hiking

The climb is steep, the backpack is heavy - and the longed-for hut is still not in sight. In such moments, hiking becomes torture....

Better not to eat: You should avoid these 9 foods on vacation

Not everything that you can safely eat at home is also risk-free on vacation. We list a few food groups that you should be...

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