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The Hanging Gardens of… Nineveh?

In the oldest surviving list of the seven wonders of the world, which is preserved in the form of an epigram by Antipater of...

Genetic manipulation makes pigs resistant to swine fever

Gene editing can make pigs immune to the dreaded swine fever. © apidachjsw/ iStock Classical swine fever can spread quickly and uncontrollably among pigs, leading...

The last drama of the revolution

François Noël Babeuf failed with a conspiracy that, in his eyes, was the last attempt to save the French Revolution. For the first time...

Cult crocodile in danger according to the “Green List”.

Female gharial with offspring in Chitwan, Nepal. © Phoebe Griffith In addition to the well-known “Red List”, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)...

Parkinson’s plaques rob brain cells of energy

Misfolded protein plaques also play a crucial role in Parkinson's disease. As we now see, they actively rob brain cells of energy. © Arthur...

US study: Children benefit from Montessori preschools

Children in a Montessori preschool. © monkeybusinessimages/ iStock Playful, self-determined learning is a core element of Montessori education. A US study now shows that preschool...

Proper handling of leaves in the garden

Garden owners don't have to use a rake at every point in the garden. © Maksym Belchenko/iStock In autumn, the leaves of trees and...

Roman burial mound uncovered in Bavaria

This stone circle discovered in Wolkertshofen, Upper Bavaria, was once the foundation of a Roman burial mound. © Archeology office Dr. Woidich GmbH. In the...

Progress in HIV research

New possibilities for therapies are emerging: Researchers have discovered an antibody that can block almost all known HIV variants. Source: University of Cologne

Photo worth seeing: Research for bee welfare

Improved indoor climate in the hive: An innovative bee house is intended to improve the bees' chances of survival in the cold season. Source: University...

How the brain focuses on listening

The auditory cortex of the brain has neurons that can modulate incoming sound signals depending on the situation. © BrianAJackson/iStock Neuroscientists have discovered how...

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