Leibniz Association: News

On these pages you will find a selection of research news from the Leibniz Institutes.

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.
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Strong signals for improved diagnostics
09/06/2023 · DWI - Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in in amplifying the nuclear spin signal of a DNA biomolecule, which specifically binds to cancer cells, by several orders of magnitude.
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Database for looted Jewish property
09/06/2023 · German Maritime Museum – Leibniz Institute for Maritime History
A new database can be used to search for removal goods of Jewish refugees expropriated during National Socialism.
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Small waters, big concerns
09/05/2023 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Small standing water bodies such as natural or artificial ponds, kettle holes or park waters suffer particularly from the lack of water. Across Europe, many have dried up completely.
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Direct formation of sulfuric acid in the atmosphere without considering SO2
08/30/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research
A new reaction pathway shows direct formation of sulfuric acid from reduced sulfur compounds that is particularly important at cloud edges and over the pristine oceans.
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Poor grades for schools
08/30/2023 · ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich
The ifo Education Survey 2023 shows a significant worsening in the grading of schools. A majority believe that school education has deteriorated due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Bonobos grow similarly to humans
08/25/2023 · German Primate Center – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research
Human-like growth spurts in adolescence also exists in bonobos and presumably in other monkeys. Humans are less exceptional in this respect than previously thought.
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Cool stars with powerful winds threaten exoplanetary atmospheres
08/07/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
Stars with stronger magnetic fields produce more powerful winds. These winds create unfavourable conditions for the survival of planetary atmospheres, thus affecting the possible habitability of these systems.
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Researchers identify human odorant receptor for horse stable odor
08/04/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich
What do whisky, tobacco and horse manure have in common? The (perhaps) surprising answer: the smell. A research team has now deciphered how we perceive this scent.
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Clean water with biotechnology
08/03/2023 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
A newly discovered combination of fungi and bacteria removes nitrate from water particularly efficiently.
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Fewer patents, more quality
07/26/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE
High-quality innovations are not tied to high funding of companies: Firms deliver better innovation despite lower financial resources.
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Tumor becomes muscle
07/26/2023 · Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute
A novel approach for soft tissue tumors opens new therapeutic options in cancer treatment.
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The age of the lone stars
07/24/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
How old is a star? This question is particularly tricky when stars are located outside star clusters. A new method uses fluctuations in brightness caused by rotation.
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What's that in the lake?
07/20/2023 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Off to the lake for a swim. But what swims, grows and crawls in water? Expert knowledge for outdoor fun at the lake.
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"Employees really value the option to work from home"
07/19/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich
Employees in Germany work from home one day a week on average. This puts them in the middle of the European field.
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Play with the fire
07/17/2023 · Potsdam Institut für Klimafolgenforschung
Fires in tropical rainforests can lead to an irreversible ecosystem tipping point, according to a new study.
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Smoke cloud over Europe
06/30/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been hanging over Germany for weeks, affecting the atmosphere and the climate. The proof was made possible by a new laser technique.
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A cosmic love affair
06/21/2023 · Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
The discovery of a rare type of star system in two independent studies provides new insights into the dynamo model’s predictions for stellar evolution.
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A fire brigade against mosquitoes
06/02/2023 · Senckenberg Society for Nature Research - Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research
A team of scientists shows how the further spread of dangerous mosquito species can be prevented in a targeted and environmentally friendly way.
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Planet of the apes
06/02/2023 · German Primate Center - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research
Researchers have analyzed the genomes of 809 individuals from 233 primate species, providing new insights into the evolution of primates, including humans, and their diversity.
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