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Insight into mysteries of mummification

Artist's impression of mummification in ancient Egypt. © Nikola Nevenov What substances were used in embalming, how were they used and where did they come...

Agri-photovoltaics: Expansion is slowed down

Elevated agri-PV system. © University of Hohenheim / Schweiger Harvest and electricity from the field: With agri-photovoltaics, food and solar electricity can be produced on...

Vikings: With horse & dog across the North Sea

Excavations at a Viking burial mound in England. © Julian Richards, University of York. Supposedly they only stole their mounts after landing in England. But...

How our brain navigates through crowds

How do we move accident-free through a crowd? © jotily/ iStock When moving through a dynamic environment, we need to consider other people's movements in...

Iraq: Sumerian ‘tavern’ discovered

Excavations in Lagash, in front the area of ​​the tavern with oven, refrigerator and benches. © Lagash Archaeological Project ...

Climate refugees: too poor to leave?

refugees in Africa. © sadikgulec/ iStock In many regions of the world, climate change is contributing to a deterioration in people's living conditions. According to...

Perceived knowledge influences attitudes towards science

How does felt knowledge affect our attitudes towards science? © janiecbros/ iStock Issues such as genetic engineering and vaccinations evoke strong, contrasting attitudes in society....

Photo worth seeing: How drones detect pathogens

Small but mighty! Scientists can use this drone to detect SARS-CoV-2 viruses in the air. The small propellers direct a flow of air through...

Cooperation between dolphin and human

Dolphins and humans go fishing together on the south coast of Brazil. © Damien Farine Humans and marine mammals are by no means always competitors...

Ants: Fueled Hostility?

The researchers focused on the ant species Tetramorium alpestre, which is widespread in high alpine regions. © Petra Thurner, Molecular Ecology Research Group ...

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