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Grasslands, the underrated all-rounders

Whether meadows, steppes or savannas - grassland is available all over the ground. Scientists want to help the underestimated habitats become greater recognition and thus more protection.

Forest area per capita has dropped significantly

For decades, the world's forest stocks have been shrinking sharply. Although some regions are becoming greener again, they are unevenly distributed.

"Most pets can't sweat"

Temperatures beyond the 30 degrees also strain pets. Your breathing, your saliva and your ears help you cool, explains veterinarian Michael Leschnik.

Invasive species cause billions in the world

When amphibians and reptiles spread to other regions and displace native species, costs run into the billions. The main culprits are only two species.

Fareways made people into milk drinkers

New research suggests that lactose tolerance did not arise because it allowed humans to consume more milk. Rather, food shortages and diseases accelerated evolution.

Do economic growth and climate protection fit together?

It is hailed as the royal road out of the climate crisis. But green growth would require decoupling resource consumption and economic output. Scientists have doubts about this idea.

Researchers build tiny engine from DNA

It is a milestone in nanorobotics. Researchers from Munich have built a tiny engine from DNA that can even save energy for a short time. He could pave the way for more advanced machines in the nanoma stick.

Life after the fall

For a long time, old shipwrecks were interested in archaeologically. But her true treasure is its meaning for the underwater world.

Tiger in the upward

Good news from South Asia: The number of big cats is growing again, especially here. In other regions, on the other hand, it still looks bad for tiger.

The tiger mosquito is now also at home in Berlin

Apparently, the Asian tiger mosquito has survived the winter in an allotment. As a result, the animal can now multiply effectively. The mosquito transmits various dangerous pathogens.

Penguins were created on a sunken continent

The penguins' original home is Zealandia. Climate change and mass extinction shaped their evolution. But the next climate change could be her last- for a curious reason.

The secret of parasitic giant flowers

The bizarre genome of the largest flowering plant in the world reveals what parasites are capable of: they steal, extinguish and duplicate DNA and maybe even manipulate the genes of their host. However, a number of details are still unclear.

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