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Reddit experiment reveals dynamics of online discussions

Who participates in online discussions – and who doesn’t? © MPI for Educational Research In many online discussions, a very active minority dominates the debate...

“Natural” microplastic filter for washing machines

Washing machines are one of the main sources of microplastics. © AzmanJaka/iStock Microplastics are suspected of harming the health of humans and animals. The...

Climate change is changing bear diets

Brown bear with cubs searching for blueberries in the Tatra National Park in Poland. © Adam Wajrak Bears can survive in a wide variety of...

CO2 removal: possibilities, opportunities and risks for Germany

The German climate goals can only be achieved if CO2 removal is used in addition to reducing emissions. © Anon Pitipong/ iStock In the Climate...

Early humans made fire 400,000 years ago

Early humans may have learned to make fire as early as 400,000 years ago. © Craig Williams/The Trustees of the British Museum The ability to...

Photo worth seeing: An AI-powered prosthetic hand

At first glance, this bionic hand, with its movable, slightly angled fingers and skin-colored tips, looks like a futuristic high-tech model from a science...

Upside down world

Roman society was characterized by a very pronounced hierarchy. Everything had its own place: rich and poor, above and below. But once a year...

Beer – a gift from the gods

Strict, dignified, sublime - this is how the ancient Egyptians usually appear in their paintings, reliefs and portraits. They were also able to celebrate...

Monogamy of humans and animals in comparison

Is monogamy in the roots of humanity? © Sorapop/ iStock Is monogamy part of human nature? This question is always controversially discussed. A study has...

Sodium deficiency forces large wild animals to search for salt

Elephants, giraffes and rhinos live primarily where there is enough salt. © murat4art/iStock In some regions and many nature reserves in Africa there is a...

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