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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.

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Thin ice
21.06.2019 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

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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Floating plastic
06.06.2019 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

Microplastics may represent a significant habitat and transport medium for microorganisms including toxic species. On plastic items, they exhibit much higher densities than in the surrounding water.

Living Water
29.05.2019 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

Inland and coastal waters are among the most threatened ecosystems. However, the loss of biodiversity often remains unnoticed. A new research agenda aims to raise awareness.

Acidified oceans
29.05.2019 · Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research

The chemical composition of the limestone skeleton of tropical corals reflects ocean acidification - a consequence of the increase in CO2 in the atmosphere.

Evolution of language
28.05.2019 · German Primate Center - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research

West African green monkeys warn their conspecifics against predators with special alarm calls. Their structure allows conclusion about how language developed in the course of evolution.