Is a new pandemic looming?: What we know so far about monkeypox
The coronavirus pandemic is not over yet, and a new virus is already causing uncertainty: monkeypox. The first confirmed cases have also been in...
Protection against the virus: is the vaccination against monkeypox coming?
Great Britain is already vaccinating, Germany is still considering: monkeypox is spreading in many European countries. Experts emphasize that there is no reason to...
Power supply becomes a problem: Mars lander "Insight" does not have much time left
NASA's Insight lander has been on Mars since 2018. But he's slowly getting weaker. NASA expects information from Insight not to come for much...
Earthquake caused by fracking?: "It would be unlikely in Germany"
Texas is considered the new earthquake hotspot in the USA. Blame it on fracking. In Germany, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and...
Only a few studies: Vegan nutrition in dogs – is that possible?
The dog descended from the wolf. Like this one, it mainly eats meat, but not only. But could he also be fed completely plant-based,...
When the hobby becomes a compulsion: Addiction to computer games can change the brain
Fiddle for hours on the cell phone or screen - a popular pastime for many young people. When passion turns into addiction, it shows...
Researchers take the first picture: This is what the black hole in the center...
A massive black hole sits at the center of our home galaxy. For the first time, researchers manage to take a picture of it....
Agriculture in space: Plants grow for the first time on "Monderde"
The colonization of space is the dream of many people. But there are numerous hurdles, such as the replenishment of food. One possible solution:...
Researcher identifies enzyme: biomarker for sudden infant death syndrome found
Through education, the number of sudden infant death cases has been falling for years. But infants still die unexpectedly and for no apparent reason....
Healthy Aging Recipes: Can Eating Right Prolong Life?
Many wish for a long life - but only if you stay healthy in old age. What role can food play in this? And...
Widespread disease obesity: the number of overweight people continues to rise
Overweight is now affecting more and more people - the corona pandemic has also contributed to this. Those affected are often teased and stigmatized...
Spectacle for early risers: Here you can see the total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse can be admired in Germany next Monday. Then the shadow of the earth moves over the full moon. However, early...
Syphilis experiment in the USA: The consequences of a cruel human experiment
The Tuskegee Experiment is considered the biggest medical scandal in US history. By 1972, 399 people with potentially fatal syphilis were untreated. The decisive...
Downside of lighting: Light pollution is a torture for animals
In many places, people turn night into day: churches and monuments are illuminated, stadiums are floodlit and street lamps shine brightly. Light pollution is...
From younger to older animals: exchange of cerebrospinal fluid improves memory
Dementia, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis: neurodegenerative diseases cannot be cured. A team of researchers has now succeeded in rejuvenating the brain as part of basic...
Rain cleans the air: those allergic to pollen suffer without a breather
Summer is coming and most people are looking forward to higher temperatures and sunny days. But for pollen allergy sufferers, this is the time...
Proof of concept: Changed eye color of insects with gene scissors
The Crispr/Cas gene scissors are an important tool for the future. For example, it could help modify pests without killing them. An attempt with...
One in six premature deaths: Pollution kills millions of people
Millions of people die every year as a result of air and water pollution. According to a study, lead pollution in the environment is...
Questions and Answers: How dangerous is the monkeypox virus?
After several cases of monkeypox in Great Britain, the Robert Koch Institute urges increased vigilance. Because even if this is not the first outbreak...
In Australia's rainforests: Tree mortality has doubled
The fact that trees in forests die off is part of the natural cycle. But since the 1980s, it's been happening faster and more...