Biology

Threats to a fifth of all known reptile species

Researchers have discovered that many species, including powerful turtles, lizards, and crocodiles, are in danger of extinction. It turned out that two orders were particularly in jeopardy.

Only brain lames from 60

Slower as you get older? Actually, this only applies to our brains after age 60. Prior to that, its work speed had been consistent for years.

Antarctica's interior is rapidly turning green.

The Antarctic remains mostly buried. But plants can grow wherever it gives way. Additionally, they are rapidly expanding.

Why a worm has genes from the slime mold

Eight copies of a slime mushroom gene are present in this worm. Because the enzyme plants obtained in this way are decomposed—which the worm does not eat at all—the gentransfer is doubly bizarre.

Crops modified by genetic engineering for China's fields

Future crops ought to be more resilient and productive. It should be possible thanks to genetic engineering. Recently, China unveiled new regulations that will advance science.

A trip back in time

Until Jäger wiped out the population in the 19th century, the quilted bra in southern Africa was at home.Now, biologists want the quagga to return.Her breeding program raises the question of whether it is even possible to bring extinct animals back, let alone wise to do so.

Toadzilla has been captured

Agacles have a notoriously bad reputation in Australia: the introduced amphibians eat through the domestic fauna- especially when they grow up like this.

Unknown penguin colony discovered from space by feces

In the Antarctic, some of the last white spots on earth hide that have not yet been visited by humans. However, their secrets can be revealed from space.

Primeval sex struggles with mysterious trident

A strange giant process on the head of a primeval sea animal served for mating struggles. It is the oldest indication of such duels between males of a kind.

The death of death

Is aging the worst disease of man – and can it be cured very soon? Review of a book whose authors are firmly convinced of this.

First the deer, then the sea otters

At Wolves on Pleasant Island, an unusual prey has recently been on the top of the menu: Seeotter. The animals have probably switched to marine mammals after the game in the region became less and less.

Wolves continue to spread in Germany

Since its return in 1998, the number of wolves in Germany has been growing steadily. There should now be more than 1100 animals. Not everyone is happy about it.

Guide thanks to a parasite

Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most common parasites worldwide and affects the behavior of infected people. In wolf packs, he seems to determine the hierarchy.

The heaviest bird still capable of flying heals itself

Great bustards are often plagued by worms and parasites. But they know how to help themselves: they are actively looking for plants like poppy to kill pathogens.

Environmental destruction makes dangerous zoonose more often

Environmental destruction and lack of food brought Australian bats to a "tilting point". Since then, a fatal illness has been breaking out almost every year - in horses and people.

Why Our Excretion Products Only Swim Sometimes

There is nothing that is not examined. This also applies to the swimming properties of our digestive remains. Now the ultimate answer should be available.

The fossil still lives

The discovery of a new species is always exciting. This is even more true if the species turns out to be something that science has so far only known as fossil.

The greatest mystery of the Ice Ages

Recently there was an ice age about every 100,000 years, but the change was more common in the past. Nobody can say exactly why the glacial rhythm changed. Experts are now hoping for new data from ice drilling nuclei.

"Spirit of the forest" manifests itself

For decades she remained hidden from science, only her voice was known. Now biologists have finally discovered the corresponding owl species from the island of Príncipe.

A hidden world discovered in front of the Maldives

The Maldives are known for their rich coral reefs. A few hundred meters deeper in the sea, divers now came across an equally rich ecosystem.

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