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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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Global database connects collections from the world’s 73 largest natural history museums
With their 15 million objects the scientific collections of the LIB are now part of a global database of the world’s largest natural history museums.
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Scientists discover giant insect genome
The largest genome of any insect, seven times the size of the human genome, was recently discovered in a grasshopper.
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Study proves collision of fin whale with ship
Finnis’ imposing skull with its powerful shoulder section cannot be overlooked in the foyer of the Museum der Natur Hamburg.
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Alien land snail species are increasing exponentially
Invasive land snail species can displace native species and harm human health.
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„Big muscles and wrinkled skin”: the Hercules pseudoscorpions
In their latest publication, researchers at LIB have discovered and described three new genera with a total of twelve new species of pseudoscorpions.
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Dinosaur teeth reveal what they didn’t eat
Comparison of microscopic tooth surface textures of Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus shows no difference in uptake of abrasive bone with food.