Incubation experiment: When methane is added to the sediment, bacteria release arsenic, recognizable by its brown color. (Image: Andreas Kappler)
In many Southeast Asian...
The current lockdown light is intended to slow down new corona infections. (Image: fermate / iStock)
A four-week “Lockdown Light” has been in effect...
Mosquito of the species Chironomus riparius (Image: lkpro / shutterstock.com)
Biological concept put to the test: Until now, scientists assumed that two populations had to...
Female and young of the Popa langur (Trachypithecus popa). Photo: (Image: Thaung Win)
The most species-rich genus of the long-tailed monkey and colobus monkey,...
The Great Barrier Reef off Australia is particularly hard hit by coral bleaching. (Image: Australian Institute of Marine Science)
The reefs of the earth...
One of the historical dead examined for the study. (Image: University of South Florida)
During World War I, around 500,000 soldiers suffered from trench...
Look at the south pole region of Mars. (Image: dottedhippo / iStock)
On the trail of the Martian wet: Researchers have confirmed previous indications...
Lions are the only animal enemies of the African elephants. (Photo: R Rees / iStock)
How can elephants be carefully prevented from plundering plantations?...
Agave syrup is considered a healthy alternative to white sugar. However, the impression that the syrup is a problem-free sugar substitute is misleading....
Sharp intellect in feathered heads - the Goffin's cockatoos have once again demonstrated their amazing intelligence: The birds can recreate objects from memory based...
Artist's impression of a huntress in South America 9000 years ago. (Image: Matthew Verdolivo, UC Davis IET Academic Technology Services)
Finds in Peru contradict...
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It is clear that conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes can be clearly distinguished. But where exactly are the differences, also from a...
Hemp plants in drought. (Image: Flemming / ATB)
Hemp plants could make textiles of the future more environmentally friendly. Because the fiber plants...