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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...

Featured picture: The arctic fox: an arctic survivor

Seemingly unimpressed by the icy cold, this Siberian arctic fox looks into the camera. It is perfectly adapted to the temperatures. But...

Physicists measure the smallest gravitational force to date

Gold balls as test masses. (Image: Tobias Westphal / University of Vienna) Gravitation is formative for our universe - and yet it is elusive....

New “aging clock” developed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SSxrgq_Nyg Researchers have developed a measurement method that can determine the biological age of an organism. This could provide new insights into how the...

A cure for fakenews?

Fakenews are especially rampant on social media. (Image: B4LLS / iStock) Why do people spread fakenews? Can't you see which messages are incorrect?...

Do fish recognize each other in the mirror?

A cleaner fish looks at itself in the mirror. (Image: A. Jordan) It is considered a special ability of some highly developed animal species....

Cretaceous winged shark discovered

Artist's impression of the newly discovered “eagle shark” with a fin span of almost two meters. (Image: Oscar Sanisidro) It looks like a cross...

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