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New rapid test reliably demonstrates nanoplasty

Nanoplasty particles made visible: The newly developed test strips can be detected nanoplastic particles under the light microscope. © University of Stuttgart / 4....

Wrack find in the North Atlantic

On September 1, 1985, an American-French research team under Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of the luxury steamer "Titanic", which was sunk in 1912....

Radioactivity: How are wild mushrooms in Germany?

Mushrooms in forest areas in southern Germany can still be contaminated with radioactive cesium from the reactor accident of Tschornobyl. © AscentxMedia/iStock ...

The underestimated droves

Just like the large warm -blooded animals, small forest animals also fulfill many key ecological functions. The interrelationships are often surprisingly complex and sometimes...

The man who photographed Adolf Hitler

Heinrich Hoffmann, Eva Braun and Adolf Hitler on the terrace of the Berghof am Obersalzberg when viewing photographs. National Archives and Records Administration Heinrich Hoffmann created...

Victim of the Iron Curtain

Border facilities between Austria and Czechoslovakia on March (photo from 1989). Picture Alliance / Brandstaetter Images | Votava Numerous people died across the borders of the...

“Green” menthol from waste

Menthol is responsible for the fresh and cool mint aroma in medication, food and cosmetics. © Liudmila Chernetska/iStock ...

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