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Animals at risk
24.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research

Birds are not adapting fast enough to keep up with rapid climate change.

Protein gap
22.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology

Recycling of organic waste and unparalleled breeding efficiency: the black soldier fly and its protein-rich larvae could be used for animal feed.

Successful reproduction
22.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research

Cheetahs in zoos often do not reproduce in the desired manner. Researchers have now found a key to the issue: the age of the mothers at the first pregnancy.

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Pollen in the air
22.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

Pollen not only cause allergies, but also have an influence on the climate. Using laser beams researchers now aim to find out more about the properties of these tiny particles.

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Galactic archaeology
16.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam

A new 3D view of the Milky Way reveals the central Galactic bar for the first time.

Drug design
16.07.2019 · Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich

In addition to taste perception, bitter receptors also fulfill other physiological functions, for example, in the human immune system. A new substance should help to explore these.

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Striped barley
15.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research

Pigmentation allows insights into important gene functions and regulations. One of the key genes involved in this process has been identified.

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Tropical discovery
15.07.2019 · Museum für Naturkunde

Researchers discovered the oldest completely preserved lily. The 115 million year old Cratolirion is one of the earliest known monocotyledonous plants.

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Prevent Diabetes
11.07.2019 · German Institute of Human Nutrition

Researchers have found that intermittent fasting reduces pancreatic fat. The latter may play a decisive role in the development of type 2 diabetes.

Ancient murder
10.07.2019 · Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Researchers have solved a 30,000-year-old murder. Contrary to previous expectations, the earliest modern European fell victim to an act of violence.

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Climate mitigation
09.07.2019 · Kiel Institute for the World Economy

If Europe wants to succeed with the Paris Climate Agreement, it has to extend the European Emissions Trading Scheme to all sectors and greenhouse gases.

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Magnetic origami
09.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden

Inspired by folding art: a new method uses external magnetic fields for the targeted production of three-dimensional micro devices with outstanding performance and high yield.

Historical clouds
05.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

Leibniz scientists have investigated ice cores, which can provide insights on the type of cloud cover in the Arctic over the last 500 years and thus close large gaps in knowledge in climate research.

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Academic Freedom in Hungary
04.07.2019 ·

Open letter from the Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany to Prime Minister Orbán

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Rapid diagnosis
03.07.2019 · Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology

A new optical method helps surgeons to reliably identify tumors and remove them more precisely.

High-speed connectivity
03.07.2019 · Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics

5G mobile networks are taking shape and will soon be available to everyone. Leibniz Scientists coordinate a project on large scale testing in different sites across Europe.

Reducing food waste
27.06.2019 · ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research

To further reduce food waste by facilitating a needs-based distribution of food donations to food banks is the goal of a new project.

Recognizing movement patterns
27.06.2019 · German Primate Center - Leibniz Institute für Primate Research

The research project "Deep Movement Diagnostics" receives around 1.2 million euros for the development of three-dimensional reconstructions of movement patterns.

Chromosome drive
27.06.2019 · Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research

B chromosomes are often preferentially inherited. Researchers have now been able to decipher the mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

Population decline
21.06.2019 · ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research

A new study shows that the population of Eastern Germany has fallen back to a level last seen in 1905 and that the impact of the German division is thoroughly underestimated.