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An “interpretation center” in sight

Researchers have shown the functions of a “center” in our brain that enables complex mental performance. (Image: DNY59 iStock) What happens in the brain...

Creeping poisoning threatens birds of prey

Especially hawks, but also red kites and sea eagles often accumulate toxins in their bodies. (Image: Oliver Krone / Leibniz-IZW) Sad "descent": In Germany...

Featured picture: Myelin keeps the brain fit

This recording gives an insight into the white matter of the brain. It gets its whitish appearance from the turquoise myelin, the covering...

Octopuses have two alternating phases of sleep

Octopus in passive and active sleep. (Image: Sylvia LS Madeiros) Most of the time, when an octopus sleeps, its skin is pale and the...

What makes our brains big

After five days, gorilla neural progenitor cells form a conical shape (right), while human cells (left) remain cylindrical. (Image: S.Benito-Kwiecinski / MRC LMB...

Pest uses stolen plant gene

The whitefly, which is around one millimeter in size, can attack over 600 different plant species. (Image: Jixing Xia and Zhaojiang Guo) The "success story"...

Hoppel gene identified in rabbits

Sauteur d'Alfort rabbits walk handstands on their front legs instead of hopping. (Image: Carneiro M et al., 2021, PLOS Genetics) Rabbits, hares, kangaroos,...

How the eyes and brain react to faces

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZtlK6xdaRI Do emotional expressions affect how quickly we perceive a face? Apparently no: Neuroscientists show the basis of reflex eye movements. Source: University of Göttingen

The most distant “radio loud” quasar

Illustration of the quasar P172 + 18 (Image: ESO / M. Kornmesser) Quasars are the brightest and most distant objects that can be observed in...

Refraining from plowing can benefit the climate

Cultivation with plowing or no-till. (Image: Inger Struck) No-till as a climate aid: If farmers forego plowing before sowing, the carbon dioxide emissions from...

Philosopher’s manuscript from the ashes of Vesuvius

With the help of modern technology, so-called hyperspectral images of the charred papyrus fragments are created, which illustrate traces of text. (Image: Kilian...

Sharpened picture of the earthly depth

The new 3D model combines satellite with earthquake and rock data to represent the structures in the lithosphere of our patent. (Image: ESA...

Mysterious circles uncovered

From penguins to whale sharks: many larger marine animals have circular movement patterns. (Illustration: Narazaki et al. / IScience) Sea turtles, penguins, sharks and...

Wrong memories can be undone

Actually experienced or suggested from outside? Memories can be deceptive. (Image: vgabusi / iStock) It is relatively easy to trick people into believing...

Robust natural patent with potential

Three elements in the structure of insect wings ensure that collisions and wind forces cannot harm them during flight. (Image: Hamed Rajabi) Stable, durable...

What the roof tiles of ancient Chinese temples reveal

Examples of the two types of tile end piece decoration. (Image: Kanazawa University) Ancient Chinese magnificent buildings are known for their curved and ornate...

Lack of sleep increases the risk of Covid-19

Exhaustion, stress and lack of sleep weaken the immune system. (Image: Charday Penn / iStock) Those who work in the health sector during the...

Sheep or goats: who is more flexible?

Goats could solve the problems better than sheep. (Image: Christian Nawroth) Because of similar: sheep and goats are genetically similar, in their physique and...

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