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Photo worth seeing: Mysteries in sight

The synchrotron radiation source PETRA III at DESY has revealed hidden features of finds from the Varus Battle. Source: German Electron Synchrotron

Heroes of the Arena

From the beginning of the Roman Republic to the end of Late Antiquity, there was hardly a greater pleasure for the Romans and most...

“Cooking recipe” developed for artificial peat

Artificial peat from different biomasses. © Marzban / ATB Peat is a natural raw material that arises in bogs. Because of its special composition, this...

Photo worth seeing: How nerve fibers make their way

In this fluorescence image, the nerve fibers of two areas of the prefrontal cortex of a mouse glow in different colors. Depending on their...

How the brains of pterosaurs and birds evolved

Pterosaurs were the first vertebrates to conquer air space. Researchers have now discovered how their brains differed from ground-dwelling relatives, the lagerpetids. Flying...

A rare Roman cremation grave with gold offerings

This gold bangle belonged to a Roman-era dead man buried in a rare "bustum" cremated grave. © Anne Viero/ INRAP In France, archaeologists have discovered...

How the first year of life shapes social expectations

infant and mother. Their relationship in the first year of life shapes the child's social expectations. © FreshSplash/ iStock Parental behavior has a decisive influence...

This way the garden can be safely brought through the winter

The harsh winter weather takes its toll on some plants. © Eerik/iStock During the cold season, many animals fall into hibernation. Peace also returns to...

Enigmatic foot belonged to primitive Australopithecus species

These 3.4 million year old jaw fragments and bone pieces come from the prehuman Australopithecus deyiremeda. © Yohannes Haile-Selassie/Arizona State University In 2009, researchers in...

Did bacteria make the reed cicada more voracious?

Reed leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus). © Benjamin Weiss / Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology Until recently, the reed leafhopper fed exclusively on reed grass. But...

Photo worth seeing: Insect extinction in sight

Why are so many species disappearing and what are the consequences? Entomologists talk about the alarming developments of the last few decades. Source: University of...

Which home remedies really help with a cold?

When you have a cold, it's usually worth taking medication. © simpson33/iStock Gargle a bowl of chicken soup, sage tea and inhale with salt water...

Wine press documents the beginnings of wine production in Israel

One of the oldest wine presses in the world, discovered during an excavation in Israel. © Yakov Shmidov, IAA In northern Israel, archaeologists have unearthed...

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