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Mammalian Biomass Balance

Wild mammals in Africa. © ugurhan/ iStock Wild mammals are not only our closest animal relatives, they are often among the best-studied animal species in...

Believers in science – a paradox?

A scientist looking at a DNA sequence In everyday language, belief in science is the very uncritical attitude of people towards science and towards scientific...

Photo worth seeing: How this mushroom strengthens memory

The unusual appearance gives it its name: the lion's mane mushroom is an edible mushroom whose cap is divided into numerous whitish fibers. But...

Terrorized “care salons” in the coral reef

Video © Cambridge University "Business-damaging" behavior in the underwater world: Researchers have found that some species of bass chase away "customers" from cleaner fish. The...

Friedrich Daniel Bassermann – Level-headed string puller

Friedrich Daniel Bassermann was elected to the National Assembly in the Franconian constituency of Stadtprozelten. The 37-year-old Mannheim publisher's bookseller had considerable parliamentary experience....

Raccoons are parasite slingshots

Looks cute, but has it all: a raccoon. © ABphotography Raccoons may look cute and harmless with their "robber mask" and fluffy fur, but they...

How the menstrual cycle affects migraines

More women than men suffer from migraines. © peterschreiber.media/ iStock For many migraine sufferers, the severe headaches occur shortly before or during the menstrual period....

On the trail of “alien-like” brain activity

Researchers have implanted brain research technology into octopuses. © Michael Kuba They are highly intelligent, although they are not even remotely related to us. How...

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