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Nature and medicine

This black lemur with millipedes was modeled specifically for the new exhibition. ©Sven Tränkner/Senckenberg, exhibit by Anna Frenkel, zoological preparation Senckenberg Frankfurt am Main ...

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...

Why we react differently to stress

How strongly we react to stress depends on individual experiences and life circumstances as well as our genes. © xijian/ iStock ...

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 ...

Historical boardwalk discovered

Drone view of the excavation on Würzburger Straße in the Burgfarrnbach district of Fürth. © Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation ...

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