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Seeing without oxygen: Secret of the bird retina decoded

Bird retinas work with surprisingly little oxygen. The so-called pecten oculi in the vitreous body of your eye plays a key role in this....
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Biology

Farmers could fertilize their fields more often with organic compost

Farmers could use organic compost made from green waste or organic waste more often. That would be good for the soil in the fields,...
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Resources overused: The world is “water bankrupt”

Overexploitation and pollution of water resources have depleted global water resources at an alarming rate. © UNU-INWEH Falling groundwater levels, melting glaciers and drying wetlands:...
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Fungus deadly to amphibians came from Brazil

The North American bullfrog (Aquarana catesbeiana) is an exotic amphibian species that has been commercially bred in Brazil since the 1930s. The trade in...
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Cows can also use specific tools

The cow Veronika uses sticks as a scratching aid. © Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró Compared to other mammals, cows are generally not considered to...
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More crop failures due to droughts in Central Europe too

Drought in a corn field. © no_limit_pictures There is actually no shortage of rain in Central Europe - there is sufficient rainfall, especially in winter....
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Map of Antarctica’s hidden landscape

The new map of subglacial Antarctica shows the topography far more precisely than before. © Helen Ockenden Deeply hidden beneath the kilometer-thick ice of Antarctica...
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Epoxy resin becomes recyclable

Empa researcher Arvindh Sekar with the new epoxy resin, which is recyclable and flame-retardant. © Empa Plastics such as epoxy resins are an integral part...
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Why primates have same-sex sex

Chimpanzees also sometimes practice same-sex sex. © Cheryl Ramalho Same-sex sex is widespread in the animal kingdom. It is already known that genetic factors play...
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Garbage in the Rhine: around ten tons a day

Using a garbage trap, researchers have for the first time conducted a more comprehensive study of how much garbage floats in the Rhine. ©...
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PFAS: More trifluoroacetic acid in rain and water

From the air through the rain into the water: Trifluoroacetic acid, which is part of the PFAS, is very mobile and at the same...
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Biology

Ice dome in northern Greenland completely melted 7,000 years ago

Researchers on the ice of Prudhoe Dome in Greenland. © Jason Briner/University at Buffalo The Prudhoe Dome in northwest Greenland now consists of an ice...
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On the road with writing women

Mary Shelley, Else Lasker-Schuler and Simone de Beauvoir: These women not only wrote and left important works behind. They are also connected by a...
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How harmful is bouldering for nature?

Outdoor bouldering is a form of free climbing. Athletes climb rock faces without rope insurance. © gregepperson/iStock Outdoor bouldering is a popular sport in...
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Rivers in protected areas are not well protected

Europe's rivers benefit little from current protected areas, such as the Vindelälven in the Swedish nature reserve Vindelfjällen. © Danny CP Lau In Europe,...
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On the trail of Mars’ secrets

The red planet in the sights of research. © enot-poloskun/iStock About atmospheric phenomena, friendliness of life and inner values: In the January issue, BILD DER...
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Hydrogen emissions contribute to global warming

“Green” hydrogen is considered a climate-friendly energy source, but can also be harmful to the climate. © audioundwerbung/ iStock Hydrogen is considered an important component...
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This makes Christmas presents more sustainable

For many people, gifts are a part of Christmas. © Hispanolistic/iStock Christmas brings joy, but often also a lot of waste. It's not just wrapping...
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Biology

“Natural” microplastic filter for washing machines

Washing machines are one of the main sources of microplastics. © AzmanJaka/iStock Microplastics are suspected of harming the health of humans and animals. The...
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CO2 removal: possibilities, opportunities and risks for Germany

The German climate goals can only be achieved if CO2 removal is used in addition to reducing emissions. © Anon Pitipong/ iStock In the Climate...
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