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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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  • Press releases, Research

    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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  • Museums, Press releases, Research

    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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  • LIB, Press releases, Research

    Alien land snail species are increasing exponentially

    Invasive land snail species can displace native species and harm human health.

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  • LIB, Press releases, Research

    „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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  • LIB, Press releases, Research

    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.

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