Biology

Fossil mixture of snake and lizard

The prehistoric reptile Breugnathair Elgolensis shows characteristics of lizards and snakes at the same time. © Mick Ellison/© Amnh ...

Thawed and marched off

After the ice age, the forests of Europe got back. And a new factor played a role in the design of the landscape: man....

Steel grabbing and climate researcher excellent

Galvanized tilting troughs of wheelbarrows and other galvanized steel parts hang in a hall in the ZinQ steel dilation at the Hagen location. ©...

Nature without a model

Ecosystems are created worldwide that have never existed in any historical landscape. New research shows that many of them are surprisingly stable and functional....

New rapid test reliably demonstrates nanoplasty

Nanoplasty particles made visible: The newly developed test strips can be detected nanoplastic particles under the light microscope. © University of Stuttgart / 4....

Radioactivity: How are wild mushrooms in Germany?

Mushrooms in forest areas in southern Germany can still be contaminated with radioactive cesium from the reactor accident of Tschornobyl. © AscentxMedia/iStock ...

The underestimated droves

Just like the large warm -blooded animals, small forest animals also fulfill many key ecological functions. The interrelationships are often surprisingly complex and sometimes...

“Green” menthol from waste

Menthol is responsible for the fresh and cool mint aroma in medication, food and cosmetics. © Liudmila Chernetska/iStock ...

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