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The most beautiful mountain in the world

The Japanese call Mount Fuji unique, and it is also considered exceptionally beautiful abroad. But it took centuries before the iconic mountain...

Photo worth seeing: Understanding moors digitally – AI monitoring for climate, biodiversity and new land use

Peatlands are extremely efficient carbon sinks, storing more CO despite their low surface coverage2 bind together like all forests. They are also...

ReFuels could completely replace fossil fuels in Europe

Biogenic fuels made from various residues could power combustion engines in all types of vehicles. © Markus Breig, Amadeus Bramsiepe/KIT Millions of...

Astronomers find early version of our solar system

This composite image from ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) shows the two growing planets around the young star WISPIT 2. © ESO/C. Lawlor,...

Dancing bees react to their audience

Honey bee doing the waggle dance. © Heather Broccard Bell When honey bees return to their hive after foraging, they show their...

Interview: How can water be used sustainably?

Fresh water is an essential resource. But it is becoming increasingly scarce. © andreii77/ iStock Climate change also affects precipitation and thus...

Turbulent times

When Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone, the future Francis of Assisi, was growing up, the church was confronted with religious reform movements....

Biosynthesis of quinine decoded

Seedling and bark of a cinchona tree. It contains quinine, which is sought after as a medicine. © Max Planck Institute for Chemical...

Why our skin reacts to stress

Skin eczema such as neurodermatitis can worsen due to stress. Researchers have now found out why this is the case.© Thai Liang Lim/...

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