Earth & Climate

Bull beetle is the insect of the year

Male bull beetles can be identified by their three horns. © Patrick Urban This time, the title of “Insect of the Year 2024” goes to...

Photo worth seeing: Algae as a helper in the energy transition?

When we talk about the energy transition, one term is increasingly associated with it: rare earths. This refers to several metals such as neodymium,...

Caviar is often of illegal origin

Sturgeons are often illegally poached. © WWF George Caracas /CC-by-sa 4.0 The high demand for caviar made from sturgeon eggs has pushed these fish to...

How plants detect the direction of light

The focus on the direction of lighting becomes particularly clear with young plants. © /iStock Always optimally facing the energy source. Researchers have now further...

Hurricanes: long-term costs at a glance

Tropical cyclones can cause damage that affects societies for a long time. © Elen11/iStock A study shows that destructive extreme weather events caused by climate...

Pregnancy changes the sense of smell

During pregnancy, some women find that their sense of smell changes. Researchers have now found a possible explanation for this using mice. Accordingly, dormant...

Bat mates without penetration

Close-up of a broad-winged bat (Eptesicus serotinus). © Alona Shulenko, CC-by-sa 4.0 So far, little is known about how bats mate - their nocturnal...

Benefits You Will Get from Hiring Energy Solution Providers

In an era where energy efficiency and cost savings are not just desirable but essential, both businesses and households are constantly looking for ways...

AI shows monster wave risk

Under certain conditions, isolated monster waves can form in the sea, threatening ships and oil platforms. RugliG/iStock ...

How is the ozone hole developing over Antarctica?

Large ozone hole over Antarctica, taken on October 3, 2022. © NASA Ozone Watch The ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere has continued to recover...

Mysterious butterfly discovered

The newly discovered species from the butterfly family of peepers has a wingspan of at least three centimeters and delicate antennae. © Hausmann...

Bonobos cooperate beyond their own group

Unlike chimpanzees, bonobos are social even outside their group. © Martin Surbeck/Harvard University Observations of chimpanzees and bonobos can provide insight into how our early...

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