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Galactic archaeology
16.07.2019 · Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam

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

Drug design
16.07.2019 · Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie an der Technischen Universität

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-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung

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 · Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung Potsdam-Rehbrücke

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.

Climate mitigation
09.07.2019 · Institut für Weltwirtschaft

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.

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-Institut für Troposphärenforschung

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 · IHP – Leibniz-Institut für innovative Mikroelektronik

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-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung

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

Population decline
21.06.2019 · ifo Institut

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.

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Thin ice
21.06.2019 · Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung

The West Antarctic ice sheet instability might trigger a global sea-level rise of more than 3 meters.

Transparent Teeth
11.06.2019 · INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials

To stay invisible to prey animals the deep-sea dragonfish has evolved transparent teeth that reduce light scattering. The predator turns out to be a natural model for materials research.

Growing roots
11.06.2019 · Leibniz Institute for Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research

Plants respond to nutrient deficiencies by adapting the growth of their roots. Low levels of nitrogen stimulate a foraging strategy by which the roots can exploit nutrients from a larger soil volume.

Coal phase-out
07.06.2019 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

It cannot be taken for granted that Germany’s plan to phase out coal will decrease CO2 emissions - to the contrary.

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