Earth & Climate

Oldest reptile skin prints

These 298 to 299 million year old prints show the skin structure of a prehistoric reptile. © Lorenzo Marchetti A typical feature of many reptiles...

How trees survive in dry soils

Mixed forest with beeches and Douglas firs. © Klara Mrak Climate change is increasingly changing the living conditions of trees. Rising temperatures and longer dry...

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...

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