Biology

Stable landing thanks to the tail

Gecko patent for stable landing: analyzed and technically implemented. (Photos by Ardian Jusufi, illustration by Andre Wee) Natural patent with potential for robotics: Bionics...

Cutlery set for tricky food

A Goffink's cockatoo tampered with a fruit with a tool. (Image: Mark O´Hara) “Knife”, “wedge” and “spoon”: Researchers have observed the use of up...

African mountain forests are better climate buffers than expected

Giant old tree on Kilimanjaro. (Image: Andreas Hemp) The tropical mountain forests of Africa are a particularly valuable climate aid because they store more...

Award for peat researcher and ecologist

Ecologist Katrin Böhning-Gaese and moor researcher Hans Joosten (Image: Böhning-Gaese and Greifswald Moor Centrum) One of the most valuable environmental prizes in Europe, the German...

Hummingbirds: A masculine look protects against harassment

Male or female? For some white-necked hummingbirds, it's hard to tell. (Image: Brian Sullivan / Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Usually female white-naped hummingbirds...

“Paddington” really does exist

The "golden" spectacled bear (Image: Michael Tweddle) In a previously unexplored area of ​​the Peruvian Andes, biologists have discovered a spectacled bear with golden fur...

Rhinos: Amazingly little genetic diversity

Reconstruction of three extinct rhino species. (Image: Beth Zaiken) From the once large family of rhinos, five species have survived today, all of which...

Why the European crayfish are on the brink of extinction

The European noble crayfish (Astacus astacus) is threatened with extinction today. (Image: Anders Asp) Economy before nature conservation: The European crayfish is on the...

Sea birds: hotspot in the middle of the North Atlantic

Hawk sku in flight. (Image: KarupelvValleyProj / Charel Klein) Many seabirds are now acutely threatened. However, it is particularly difficult to protect species...

Bat babies also babble

The vocalizations of young sac-winged bats are shaped by the same features that characterize human babbling. (Image: Michael Stifter & Ahana Fernandez) "Mamama", "dadada"...

Rattlesnake tricks while rattling

Texas rattlesnake about to rattle. (Photo: Tobias Kohl) The loud rattle of a rattlesnake is a clear warning signal: don't come any closer or...

Bad cards for Germany’s amphibians and reptiles

The midwife toad is endangered here. (Image: Michel VIARD / iStock) The situation does not look rosy for amphibians and reptiles in Germany: New...

Why do sunflowers face east?

Sunflowers benefit from being fixated on the morning light. (Image: SafakOguz / iStock) “Good morning sunshine!” Sunflowers in full bloom seem to greet the...

Marine potential in its sights

The bdw title topic is about “The Power of Waves”, “Ore Rush on the Seabed” and “Help for the Plastic Sea”. (Image: FlashMovie...

Can the Ruhr area become a green pioneer?

Ruhr area: from a dirty industrial area to a green pioneer? (Image: mushmedia / iStock) When it comes to more sustainable and climate-friendly development,...

Dog fur colors on the trail

Collies have one of the fur patterns, the genetic basis of which researchers have now been able to shed light on. (delectus /...

Microplastic: Trojan horse for metals

Microplastic particles can bind other pollutants. (Image: pcess609 / iStock) Microplastics are not only everywhere in the environment and even in us - they...

“Polite” manners with great apes

Basic features of many of our behaviors can also be found in the great apes. (Image: Jeff McCurry / iStock) Friendly signals at the...

New case of vegetable carnivore

Sticky flower stalks: How does this rabid plant reconcile prey capture and pollination? (Image: Danilo Lima) New addition to the carnivorous plant community: Researchers...

Young turtles in the evolutionary trap

Ocean currents could bring this young sea turtle directly into the marine garbage carpets. (Image: shalamov / iStock) Up to 343 plastic parts in...

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