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The origin of viticulture is in China

Amphora of the Yangshao culture, 4800-3600 BC BC and 900 year old shaman tomb with ceramic jug in Jiahu. (Image: Peter Kupfer) Today France or...

Flamingos maintain loyal friendships

People know each other in the colonies of flamingos. (Image: robru / iStock) Sometimes huge colonies of countless animals - one could think that the...

Cancer gene could repair hearts

Heart of a mouse after activation of regeneration. The new cells appear green. (Image: Dr. Cathy Wilson, Cambridge University) Cancer research with a "warm" result:...

Featured picture: The last of their kind

The hope of his species rests on this little lynx cub and his peers. Because the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), which is only found...

Mint’s “secret weapon” as a bio-herbicide?

With its essential oils, mint keeps weeds away. (Image: Jana Müller) The essential oils of mint not only have a healing effect - they could...

Einstein is right (again)

The orbits of star S2 around the central black hole of the Milky Way resemble a rosette. (Image: ESO / L. Calçada) The general theory...

“There will be things that never come back”: Bill Gates about Corona

When does normality return? According to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, this will still take a while. In the LinkedIn podcast "This is Working", Gates...

Replacement cells restore eyesight to blind mice

This immunofluorescence image shows the transplanted replacement light sensory cells (green) in the mouse retina. (Image: Sai Chavala) When the retina's light sensory cells in...

An Indian empire reveals its secret

The power center of the Calusa was an impressive building on an artificial elevation, which is said to have accommodated 2000 people. (Image: Merald...

Sexy male fragrance identified in primates

The hallmark of the katas is the tail with a striped pattern. (Image: Chigusa Tanaka, Japan Monkey Center) The males of the famous cattas in...

Cracking joints: why and whether it is unhealthy

Cracking joints is relaxing for some - and extremely uncomfortable for others. You can find out here whether it is unhealthy and what causes...

Sterilize mouthguard: these are your options

How can you sterilize a face mask at home? Many people ask themselves this question during the Corona pandemic. We'll explain which methods work....

Mouthguards from Armedangles & Co .: Recommended models and what they bring

What is the use of buying a mouthguard? What material should it be made of? What do I have to consider when wearing? We...

Anise oil: extraction, effect and application of the oil

Anise oil helps as a expectorant for coughs and as an antispasmodic for stomach problems. We explain to you what you get from anise...

Richard David Precht at Lanz: “I don’t want to go back to normal”

The philosopher Richard David Precht was a guest with Markus Lanz on Tuesday. The topic of the program was again the corona virus. Precht...

Displacement in the undergrowth

Plants on the forest floor. (Image: Martin Adámek / Czech Academy of Sciences) A gradual exchange is taking place in the forests of Europe: Many...

From corona, zoonoses and wildlife markets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3WdkD6SZdM Corona, HIV, Ebola and Co have jumped from animals to humans. Experts explain in a video how these so-called zoonoses develop, how their spread...

Diary reveals everyday life on a research ship from the 1920s

The German Atlantic Expedition began in 1925 with the research ship "Meteor". (Image: DSM) The German Atlantic Expedition in the 1920s was a milestone in...

Pulling wisdom teeth: when is it necessary?

Pulling wisdom teeth is a process that we would rather avoid. In this article, you will learn why it is sometimes essential to get...

Umckaloabo: Effect and application of the Cape geranium

Umckaloabo is advertised as a miracle cure for coughs, especially for acute bronchitis. But is Umckaloabo really that good? Here you can find out...

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