Science

History & Archaeology

Final resting place for Roman mounts

Skeleton of a horse that was buried around 1,800 years ago at the horse ceremony of the Roman riding unit of the Castell Cannstatt....

Alan Cannon - April 24, 2025

Psychology & Sociology

Language acquisition: Even toddlers use context information

Babies can also learn new words from the context without seeing the associated object. © stacey_newman/ iStock An apple, a banana, an orange and ......

Emmaline Middleton - April 24, 2025

Biology

Sustainable investment – just greenwashing or really green?

The idea of sustainable banking is to promote ecological management through the selection of responsible projects and companies. © Microstockhub/iStock ...

Elijah Burt - April 24, 2025

Health & Medicine

Parts of our DNA change faster than expected

The genes of every person differ in some places from the genes of the two parents. As strong, researchers have now found out. ©...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 24, 2025

Health & Medicine

Mädesüß: cultivation and use of the medicinal plant

A tried and tested medicinal plant and a natural pain reliever are meaded. We show you how you plant the perennial in your garden...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 23, 2025

Health & Medicine

Spermidine: What is known about the “anti-aging agent” so far

Spermidine is supposed to slow aging processes and supposedly protect against a number of diseases. You can find out how credible these promises are...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 22, 2025

History & Archaeology

“Odes Castle” was strategically important Römer-Kastell

Aerial image of the excavation in the Hainburger Au (near Stopfenreuth) at one of the Donaune's arms in the Danubeau National Park. © H....

Alan Cannon - April 22, 2025

Health & Medicine

Jiaogulan tea: Effect and spread of the Asian medicinal herb

Jiaogulan tea is still quite unknown in Europe. In many parts of Asia, Jiaogulan is considered a valuable medicinal herb. We show you how...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 22, 2025

Biology

Nest boxes: Tips for buying and building yourself

For Meisen, the entry hole of the nesting box should be between 26 and 28 millimeters in size. © Stefbennett/iStock ...

Elijah Burt - April 22, 2025

Health & Medicine

Topping in physics

In addition to the theory of relativity, quantum mechanics is one of...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 20, 2025

Earth & Climate

Photo worth seeing: My friend, the salmon

This crush looks almost fake red salmon in Iliamna Lake, the largest...

Elijah Burt - April 18, 2025

Health & Medicine

Let the joints crack: why and whether it is unhealthy

Letting the joints crack is relaxing for some - and extremely uncomfortable for others. You can find out here whether it is unhealthy and...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 18, 2025

Health & Medicine

Where heavy metals become dangerous in the ground

In human activities such as mining, metal processing and other branches of industry, toxic pollutants can get into the soil. © Chunyip Wong/iStock ...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 18, 2025

Health & Medicine

New insights: How harmful is microplastics for people and the environment?

The amount of microplastics in the environment should increase sharply. Researchers found the fabric in human brain, in the intestine - and warn of...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - April 18, 2025

Health & Medicine