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Brown & polar bears: on the trail of species development

Polar bears carry the genetic heritage of hybridizations with their southern relatives. © Øystein Wiig Researchers have gained new insights into the intertwined evolutionary...

Your guppie is probably a cannibal – but not by nature

We all know the stories of guppies that mysteriously disappeared from the fishbowl. But anyone who thinks that such mysterious disappearances also...

How the brain learns from surprises

How does our brain react to surprises? © da-kuk/ iStock If our behavior triggers different reactions than expected, we learn from it and adapt...

Photo worth seeing: Cave diving under the big city

Not only is the city of Huntsville, Alabama, a center for high-tech and rocket-making, beneath its urban terrain lies a cave with unique residents. Below...

Movement of pinecones decoded

Pine cones open and close with humidity. © raclro / iStock In order to only release their valuable seeds under suitable conditions, pine cones...

What is CBD? Interesting facts about cannabidiol

CBD oil is the classic cannabidiol product that is becoming increasingly popular. © pixabay.com CBD-Infos-com (CC0 Public Domain) CBD products have been experiencing a...

Spider webs record microplastic pollution

"Eight-legged research assistants" have provided scientists at bus stops with test material to detect microplastic pollution in the air. © Daniel Schmidt/ University...

After a bad night, a mosquito only wants one thing: sleep

Apparently you're not the only one who needs a good night's sleep to function properly the next day. If you haven't slept at night,...

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