Earth & Climate

Ship traffic creates eddies right down to the seabed

Large ships like this container freighter have a hitherto underestimated effect on the water column and seabed of the Baltic Sea. © Ralf Prien/...

What does the future of the Winter Olympics look like?

https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2026.2617880 There is no winter sport without snow: Even if there is enough snow at the Olympic competition venues this year, things could look different...

Photo worth seeing: Plant & soil in sight

How do plants, soils and microorganisms interact? A plant biogeochemist wants to use her research to improve climate protection and pollutant control in agricultural...

Photo worth seeing: Forest bathing at home

Anyone who hikes in the forest can feel the healing power of green nature. The magnificent illustrated book “The Woods” offers almost such an...

Photo worth seeing: Amino acids for intestinal health

How can our intestinal flora be positively influenced? At the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, researchers are investigating the influence of amino acids on the intestinal...

Photo worth seeing: The numbers person in us

Threaded snail shells, beads on strings, indentations and handprints: people record what repeats itself. We count belongings, loot, money, successes, harvests, likes. We count...

Aging zoo animals endanger species conservation goals

Reproduction in mammal populations in zoos is declining, as shown here using the example of the critically endangered Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi). © Tim...

This is how we can eat fish sustainably

If you pay attention to labels such as fishing areas and seals, you can enjoy fish sustainably. © Olesia Shadrina/iStock Fish is considered a healthy...

Photo worth seeing: Marine-grade drone technology

They are intended to expand wind energy and secure sea routes: DLR researchers are developing drones that are adapted to the harsh environmental conditions...

Garbage with potential: Dispose of organic waste correctly

This kitchen waste could be used to create valuable biogas or compost. © BartCo/iStock Millions of tons of organic waste are generated in Germany every...

High Seas Protection Agreement has come into force

The international high seas protection agreement came into force on January 17, 2026. © ipopba/ iStock It is considered a milestone for the protection of...

Photo worth seeing: Gas filled on the ceiling on the move

Researchers have developed a spherical balloon robot that can move on the ceiling of space. Source: University of Göttingen

“Opt Green”: A more sustainable digital world is possible

© Dave Hoefler, unsplash.com KDE Eco's “Opt Green: Sustainable Software for Sustainable Hardware” project aims to rethink our relationship with hardware obsolescence. Laptops, smartphones and other...

PFAS and the like rob seabirds of valuable energy

Common pollutants such as mercury and PFAS (forever chemicals) affect mitochondrial function in wild cuttlefish shearwaters. © MPI for Biological Intelligence / Guadalupe Lopez-Nava...

Photo worth seeing: Concepts of death

For people, death is an exceptional experience that most people rarely confront. Therefore, we often fail to understand “how common and trivial death is...

Forest soil can compensate for tree loss – temporarily

Profile of a forest floor with litter and humus layer. © Thünen Institute/ Marius Möller Trees are important carbon stores and CO2 sinks in the...

Winter feeding of birds and wild animals – what makes sense?

Sparrows and titmice are frequently seen guests at winter feeding sites. © Nataba/iStock When snow covers vegetation and the ground freezes in winter, foraging for...

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