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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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“It’s not the weather – we humans are causing insect declines”
Learn moreCan the weather really be the main cause of insect declines in Central Europe? A recent study in the journal Nature blames (altered) weather conditions for sharp declines in insect biomass. Christoph Scherber, Deputy Director of the LIB, disagrees.
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Research on the “pregnant fish” continues
Learn moreSome 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
Learn moreHow 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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Algae provide clues about 600 million years of plant evolution
Learn moreA 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
Learn moreA 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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The Sexes in Fish – a Complicated Story
Learn moreNot only are cichlids incredibly variable in shape, color and behavior, but how sex in these fishes is determined is anything but monotonous.
