Earth & Climate

How the first tusks developed

Reconstruction of the original tusk carrier Dicynodon. (Image: Marlene Hill Donnelly) Whether elephants, walruses or warthogs - tusks have developed independently of one another...

Leprosy first detected in wild chimpanzees

Although the symptoms are strikingly similar to those of people with advanced leprosy, it is still questionable whether the disease is indeed human-transmitted. Researchers have...

Jet fuel made from this mustard plant can cut emissions by 68 percent

The aviation industry is still far too polluting. But scientists are proposing a – literally – 'green' alternative. Most planes are still powered by...

Fear of Siri making the kids bossy and rude seems unjustified

Children effortlessly let go of the bossy communication style they use when talking to Siri when they start talking to people. Most kids love it:...

Scientists predict potentially dramatic population displacement due to climate change

Warmer oceans will cause many plankton species to seek refuge around the poles, displacing other species, researchers suspect. The ocean is teeming with microscopic plants...

Remarkable: Scientists let tadpoles ‘breathe’ through photosynthesis

By injecting algae into their bloodstream, light was converted into oxygen. And in this miraculous way, researchers managed to save the lives of...

The time when migration paid off is now really over for some species

But tragically, they continue to make the often grueling and energy-guzzling journey every year. Every year, many animals, including mammals, birds and insects, prepare themselves...

Many countries skilfully neglect climate goals

What countries promised during the climate summit in Paris and what they plan to do in 2021 turns out to be miles apart. ...

Microplastics also appear to influence our climate

Their impact is still small, but could become greater in the coming years as the concentration in the atmosphere increases. All kinds of small dust...

Microchips can now fly too

Scientists have created a flying microchip, making it the smallest flying device in the world. The flying microchip is not much bigger than a grain...

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