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Troublemakers wanted
03/06/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

Large freshwater animals promote biodiversity in water bodies, but their numbers have declined worldwide. The consequences of this loss for ecosystems are still largely unexplored.

Loud as an elephant
02/27/2024 · Senckenberg Society for Nature Research - Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research

Danionella cerebrum reaches a length of about 12 millimeters only. Despite its diminutive size, this tiny fish can produce sounds of over 140 decibels.

Immaculate Conception
02/22/2024 · Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change

A cichlid lives in an aquarium - alone. Suddenly it has offspring. How is that possible?

Mario Chemnitz demonstrates the new process in the laboratory

Neural Networks Made of Light
02/21/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology

A new technology could significantly reduce the high energy demands of future AI systems. The innovation utilizes light for neuronal computing, inspired by the neural networks of the human brain.

Eco-friendly coatings
02/20/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology

PFAS coatings are considered harmful, but are still widely used, for example in the textile industry. A new method could replace them.

An enzyme as a multi-talent
01/24/2024 · Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie - Hans-Knöll-Institut

The natural substance panepoxydone is seen as a source of hope in medicine, partly due to its antimicrobial effect. A deeper understanding of its biosynthesis could facilitate future applications.

How our emotions influence what we eat
01/22/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS

Emotional states, especially negative stress, have a significant influence on dietary choices in adolescents.

Surprising healing property
01/22/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Immunotherapy

Killer T cells of the immune system not only eliminate pathologically altered cells, but also promote the subsequent tissue wound healing process.

Tracking immune cells’ travels
01/10/2024 · Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften – ISAS – e.V.

Immune cells are not always beneficial: in the wrong place, they can cause major damage. A new technique makes it easier to track - and potentially control - their path through the body.

Cleaner air, less snow melt
12/20/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

The Corona pandemic has reduced the melting of Himalayan glaciers.

More stress, more odours?
12/19/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

Plants emit odours for a variety of reasons, such as to communicate with each other. For the first time, researchers were able to show that species-rich forests emit less of these gases than monocultures.

Cosmic wave
12/15/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam

Scientists have discovered a new plasma instability that promises to revolutionize our understanding of the origin of cosmic rays and their dynamic impact on galaxies.

Hightech at high altitude
12/11/2023 · Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik

High-flying with Leibniz technology: Laser modules play an important role in the MAIUS-2 mission launched into space in December.

Galactic gales
12/07/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam

Under certain circumstances galaxies release huge quantities of matter into their environment. Such “galactic winds” are by no means rare, but actually occur frequently.

#PurpleLightUp2023
11/30/2023 · Leibniz Association

The Leibniz Association is committed to the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in its organisations.

Clonal fish may spawn differently
11/30/2023 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

Fish with identical genetic material that are reared under highly standardised environments systematically differ in the number and size of offspring per reproduction cycle, two crucial indicators of biological fitness.

People wearing masks at an Italian market.

Corona pandemic: Distorted memories
11/02/2023 · Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine

Depending on identification with vaccination status, both groups have polarised perceptions of the past.

Solidarity with Israel
10/12/2023 · Leibniz Association

Statement of the Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany regarding the current situation in Israel

Statement on the attack against Israel
10/09/2023 · Leibniz Association

The Leibniz Association condemns the terrorist attack on Israel in the strongest terms.

Mosquitoes collected, identified, and tested for viruses by the scientific team

Decreasing biodiversity may promote spread of viruses
09/27/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research

The destruction of tropical rainforests harms the diversity of mosquito species. At the same time, more resilient species of mosquitoes become more prevalent – which also means the viruses they carry are more abundant.