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How our brain learns from mistakes

The neural structures in the brain actively adapt when the rules of everyday life change. © Wirestock/iStock When rules suddenly change, our brain reacts and...
Emmaline Middleton -
Earth & Climate

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...
Ashton Edwards -
History & Archaeology

Eilsleben: New insights into the first farmers in Central Germany

Example of a ceramic vessel from the Linear Ceramic Culture. Halle (Saale), State Museum of Prehistory, Great Kumpf, location: Eilsleben. © Dguendel/CC by 3.0...
Alan Cannon -
Astronomy

Eye to eye with a crocodile

This American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) won't harm any fly. It shows no movement whatsoever, although horseflies sit on its snout and feed on its...
Ashton Edwards -
Biology

Seeing without oxygen: Secret of the bird retina decoded

Bird retinas work with surprisingly little oxygen. The so-called pecten oculi in the vitreous body of your eye plays a key role in this....
Elijah Burt -
Earth & Climate

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...
Ashton Edwards -
Health & Medicine

Filtering microplastics from tap water: Does it make sense in Germany?

If you don't want to absorb microplastics from tap water, you can simply filter them out with a kettle and filter - this trick...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

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...
Elijah Burt -
Biology

Farmers could fertilize their fields more often with organic compost

Farmers could use organic compost made from green waste or organic waste more often. That would be good for the soil in the fields,...
Elijah Burt -
Health & Medicine

Risk gene variants for miscarriages discovered

In most miscarriages, the embryos have too many or too few chromosomes. © Rasi Bhadramani/iStock When a woman experiences a miscarriage, the embryo usually has...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Psychology & Sociology

Trypophobia: Easily identify and treat fear of holes

Some people find the holes in the seed pods of the Indian lotus flower repulsive or frightening. © Peripitus / CC BY-SA 4.0 Trypophobia, the...
Emmaline Middleton -
Health & Medicine

Sleep well: 4 reasons for a cold bedroom in winter

Opinions differ when it comes to the comfortable temperature for sleeping: Some people like to be cozy and warm in their bedroom, others love...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Winter depression: 7 tips against winter blues

When the days get shorter, we are more prone to winter depression. We feel sad, tired, exhausted and listless. Here you can find out...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Sleep phases: This is what healthy sleep looks like

We don't sleep “just like that”, but go through four sleep phases that build on each other. They form a cycle that repeats itself...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Biology

Resources overused: The world is “water bankrupt”

Overexploitation and pollution of water resources have depleted global water resources at an alarming rate. © UNU-INWEH Falling groundwater levels, melting glaciers and drying wetlands:...
Elijah Burt -
Biology

Fungus deadly to amphibians came from Brazil

The North American bullfrog (Aquarana catesbeiana) is an exotic amphibian species that has been commercially bred in Brazil since the 1930s. The trade in...
Elijah Burt -
Earth & Climate

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...
Ashton Edwards -
History & Archaeology

Roman marching camps discovered in northern Germania

Roman coins from the marching camps recovered using metal probes. They were coined under the emperors Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD), Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD)...
Alan Cannon -
Health & Medicine

Sleep rhythm: tips for healthy sleep

With a regular sleep rhythm, you will not only be fitter in the morning, but you will also live a healthier life in the...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Expert: Sleep is “daily therapy for our brain”

Anyone who doesn't sleep well at night also feels this during the day: Why even small sleep deficits can upset our mental balance and...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
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