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Current NEWS from the LIB cosmos

From newly discovered animal species to treasures of historical collections, from environmental changes to nature conservation in the Anthropocene, from the opening of a special exhibition to a panel discussion: you will find all the latest information here. We also offer current press releases for download in the press area.

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    Gesichter des LIB: Alexander Suh

    Curious, eager to experiment, connecting: with these portents, Alexander Suh took over the leadership of the Center for Molecular Biodiversity Research (zmb) at LIB in April 2023.

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    Now released in English: The Puku Antelope

    The German version was released last year, and now the English translation of the book, titled “The Puku Antelope”, has recently followed. An interview with author and LIB researcher Vera Rduch:

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    Speed dating with LIB researchers at “Book a Scientist”

    As part of the Leibniz Association’s “Book a Scientist” initiative, on September 12, 2023, those interested can now engage in direct conversations with us and researchers from other Leibniz institutes and museums.

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    Our Treasure of the Month: The speckled buzzing grasshopper

    110 years old, from the vicinity of Hamburg, and our Treasure of the Month: it has become extinct near the hanseatic city. However, for LIB research, it is incredibly valuable for this reason.

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    Wanted: Detectives at the Museum Koenig Bonn! Where is Perti, Hippoline’s friend ?

    For children from eight and up, there is now an exciting puzzle to solve at the Museum Koenig Bonn: “Taxonomy Suitcase”.

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    Ideas, fun and thoughtfulness at the “1. Biodiversity Day” at Bürgerpark Unkel

    Despite the oven temperatures on 8 July, about 70 nature enthusiasts of all ages came to the Bürgerpark Unkel and took part in a varied programme about the world of insects.

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