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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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Research on the “pregnant fish” continues
Some ricefish species from Sulawesi (Indonesia) practice what is known as “pelvic brooding”: they carry their eggs on their bodies until they hatch, rather than depositing them on plants like other ricefish species.
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Intercropping allows for insect conservation without yield loss
How can we halt biodiversity declines? A new study led by the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) shows possible solutions for agricultural landscapes.
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75 Years of the Parliamentary Council: Celebration at Museum Koenig Bonn
75 years ago, the Museum Koenig Bonn became a part of German democracy and parliamentary history. On September 1, 1948, the Parliamentary Council convened in the museum’s atrium for its inaugural session.
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Algae provide clues about 600 million years of plant evolution
A research team with participation of the LIB has published a study in Nature Plants that delves into the “terrestrialization of plants.”
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Insecticides affect aquatic insects in unexpected ways
A recent study led by LIB provides the first evidence of changes in the genetic program in insect larvae living in rivers.
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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.