Earth & Climate

Biodiversity as a source of medicines

From microbes to giant animals – the diversity in nature is gigantic. © cienpies/iStock A colorful treasure in our sights: Our planet's biodiversity holds enormous...

How domestic cats threaten biodiversity

Free-roaming cats have a very wide range of prey. Domestic cats are widespread worldwide and often threaten local wildlife. A study now shows that velvet...

Photo worth seeing: Three hyenas fight against one lion

Hyenas, often perceived as solitary creatures, continue to surprise researchers with their distinctive social lives. From fleeting encounters to long-term bonds, these predators exhibit...

Plant diversity protects soils from temperature extremes

For 18 years, researchers have studied how soils react to temperature fluctuations with different types of vegetation. © Karl Kübler, Max Planck Institute...

Even seemingly harmless refrigerants damage the climate

The byproduct fluoroform will still act as a greenhouse gas in 500 years and thus contribute to global warming. © AleksandarGeorgiev / iStock ...

“Plant fossils” turn out to be baby turtles

What was originally thought to be traces of plant structures are the remains of a shell about five centimeters in size. © Fabiany...

CO2 balance for 2023 shows new record high

CO2 emissions will again reach a new record level in 2023. © Edin/ iStock In keeping with the World Climate Conference in Dubai, the Global...

Mice recognize themselves in the mirror

Even mice can recognize themselves in the mirror. © Georgejason/ iStock The mirror test is considered a classic indicator of self-knowledge: Does an animal recognize...

“Soil inoculation” can increase yields

Extensive field trials have demonstrated the potential of mycorrhizal fungal treatments in agriculture. © ryasick/iStock In some soils, plants need protective friends to thrive optimally:...

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