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Even competitors can be helpful

A tobacco enthusiast laying eggs. (Image: Danny Kessler, Max Planck Institute for chemical ecology) On the trail of a surprising preference: Researchers have uncovered...

Animals in and around Antarctica have been in isolation for millions of years, but that’s about to change

Invasive species piggyback on tourist and research ships, threatening Antarctica's unique ecosystems. The Southern Ocean around Antarctica is the most isolated marine environment on...

What culture invented the horned helmets?

The horned helmet motif existed long before the Vikings. (Image: Michael Burrell / iStock) The horned helmet is often considered the typical headgear of...

Breastfeeding promotes heart health in mothers

Babies and mothers benefit from breastfeeding. (Image: d3000 / iStock) Breastfeeding apparently not only promotes the health of the children, but also that of...

Chinese moon rover discovers water on the moon

A first: it is the first time that an instrument on site has shown that the moon has water. The Chinese lunar lander Chang'E-5...

Do female dolphins enjoy sex? Their clitoris suggests yes

Moreover, the dolphin clitoris appears to show striking similarities with that of humans. It is sometimes suggested that dolphins – just like us –...

The oceans are warmer than ever

For the sixth year in a row, the ocean's heat content is record-breaking. Researchers write that in the magazine Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. ...

Ants “heal” wounds of “their” trees

Five high school students studied the behavior of tropical ants with the help of a scientist. (Image: Donna Conlon) Fix repaired holes: A tropical...

Oxygen production in dark depths

The marine unicellular Nitrosopumilus maritimus evidently supplies itself with oxygen. (University of Oldenburg) Normally light is needed - oxygen is produced by photosynthetic organisms...

Pheasant only becomes a hothead after he has fought

That's according to research with thermal cameras, which scientists used to measure the physiological state of pheasants during hot-tempered encounters. Pheasants can be quite...

Lignite was already burned in the Bronze Age

In the vicinity of the Mycenaean castle of Tiryns, lignite apparently burned in the ovens for the production of bronzes and ceramics. (Image:...

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