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Why legal texts are so complicated and ducks shaft riding

The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded for the 32nd time. Among the award-winning works are synchronized hearts, moose tests and clogged scorpions.

Grazing animals in action against fire

Cattle, goats, horses and other herbivores can significantly reduce the risk of forest fires. However, this potential is not really recognized by the EU.

Butterflies disappeared in two waves

A study from Austria shows that some species began to disappear around 1900. The second wave started around 1960 - and has not ended to date. Above all, the destruction of habitats is responsible.

Mercury facilitates infection with bird flu

The plague is probably the result of intensive poultry farming in East Asia. Bird flu spreads strongly through migratory birds- also thanks to weakened immune systems.

Lion -sized Otter grazed through Ethiopia

Probably, our ancestors encountered this animal, which eclipses all today's otters. However, it is unclear whether they had to fear the martens.

The all -clear for outdoor coffee

Media reports describe 2022 as a pronounced wasp year. But are there really a lot of the black and yellow insects buzzing around the cake plates? And how to get rid of the uninvited guests again?

A new kind that no one expected

Panticulars are small, brown birds from South American undergrowth. But a few of them have conquered a treeless island. They turned out to be a new species of birds.

Speces also taste sweet

Unlike most mammals, birds lack a sense of sweetness. Woodpeckers, however, make an exception to this - with another special exception.

Perfect planes with an insecure future

Drabs have been dominating the air for more than 300 million years. But man brings art -flying insects into trouble. Pesticides, climate change and destroyed habitats make their future uncertain.

Spiritual networks, deadly falling in the sea

Riding network balls threaten birds, fish, sharks and other animals. However, such spirits are dangerous and complex. Trained divers, GPS and Sonar should help.

Dolphins form similar social networks as people

Researchers found that male bottlenose dolphins in Australia form such complex social structures that they are only topped by humans in them.

Slime reveals mechanism of evolution

From zero to mucus: mucus proteins from biomolecules with completely different functions were created at least 15 times. Behind it is a previously unknown way how proteins get new functions.

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