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In a study with primates, researchers are investigating the neuronal basis of decision-making processes.

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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.

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Tropical cyclones are destructive - also for power grids. However, protecting even a small part of the lines can significantly reduce outages.

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For decades, vaccinia virus have been well-known and utilized as a prototype of the poxvirus - however, the structure of this viruse has received little attention. Researchers now gained insights into the composition and architecture of it.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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The Corona pandemic has reduced the melting of Himalayan glaciers.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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