Biology

How the Venus flytrap snaps shut

The snapping of the Venus flytrap is one of the fastest movements in the plant kingdom. © Jeanne Bourdier, Corentin Mollier Plants...

Why sloths are so slow

The two-toed sloth does not waste valuable energy: its metabolism is extremely slow - as are its movements. © Berlin Zoo Sloths...

The pulse of the cities

The researchers derived the “Urban Pulse” from monthly satellite data on construction activity - here for the various districts of Dubai. © Zhe...

Electrosmog disrupts the orientation of bats

The mosquito bat (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) is the smallest bat species in Central Europe. On its migrations between summer and winter quarters, it orientates...

Bumblebees use tools – without prior training

Bumblebees have the ability to spontaneously solve problems: They can spontaneously convert objects into tools without having previously learned how to do so....

From now on energy sharing is allowed – what does that mean?

In the future, self-generated electricity using solar panels or other renewable sources can be shared or sold locally. © peterschreiber.media/ iStock From...

The ring of natural sciences

When it comes to telling natural and cultural history, incorporating political influences as well as social upheavals, we often read about choosing...

Biofluorescence: Fire salamanders also glow

Fire salamanders biofluoresce greenish after exposure to UV light. © Bernat Burriel-Carranza/ Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona Surprising discovery: The yellow-black...

Explanation found: Why gold doesn’t tarnish

Gold surfaces do not oxidize and therefore retain their shine. But why is that? © Love Employee/ iStock Refined protective effect: Gold...

Underground hydrogen from the Pyrenees and Alps?

There may be underground hydrogen reservoirs in the Italian and Swiss Alps. © Frank Zwaan/University of Lausanne Geologists have found that the...

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