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• 24.03.2026

  Hidden microbial network could drive methane production in the seafloor

  New discovery: Previously unknown microorganisms use naturally occurring conductive particles to produce methane in coastal sediments. This overlooked mechanism may help explain new ways how greenhouse gases form beneath the seafloor.

• 10.03.2026

  5 things you should know about your passwords

  Many passwords are embarrassingly easy to crack 鈥� and if you鈥檙e still relying on 鈥�12345鈥� or 鈥渁dmin鈥�, it鈥檚 time for a rethink. Together with cybersecurity expert Peter Mayer, we break down why strong passwords matter more than ever 鈥� and what you can do today to protect yourself.

• 02.03.2026

  Are These Killer Whales Cannibals? They Probably Don鈥檛 Think so Themselves

  Two discoveries of torn-off killer whale fins bearing clear tooth marks from conspecifics point toward cannibalism 鈥� but according to 海角社区鈥檚 whale researcher, the explanation isn鈥檛 quite that simple.

• 18.02.2026

  5 things you should know about the medicine in your home

  Over-the-counter or prescription? Most of us have one or more medicinal products lying around at home. Here is a guide to handling your home pharmacy responsibly, created in collaboration with professor in pharmacy, René Holm.

• 09.02.2026

  Deep-sea Microbes Get Unexpected Energy Boost

  New discovery overturns long held assumptions that the deep ocean is a 鈥渘utrient desert鈥�, reshapes our understanding of the ocean鈥檚 carbon cycle

• 05.02.2026

  Air Pollution Can Undermine the Health Benefits of Exercise

  A jog in the fresh air is usually seen as a recipe for better health. But what if the air isn鈥檛 fresh at all? According to researchers, air pollution can sometimes be so harmful that outdoor exercise may do more harm than good.

• 28.01.2026

  Cells Have a Built-in Capacity Limit for Copying DNA, and it Could Impact Cancer Treatment

  A research team has identified a new mechanism that controls DNA鈥檚 ability to replicate 鈥� and thereby a cell鈥檚 ability to divide. Since cancer cells are characterized by aggressive division, this discovery is significant for cancer research.

• 22.01.2026

  Bird retinas work without oxygen 鈥� solving an old biological puzzle

  Neural tissue normally dies quickly without oxygen. Yet bird retinas 鈭� among the most energy-demanding tissues in the animal kingdom 鈥� function permanently without it. This allowed birds their razor sharp vision and ability to migrate at high altitudes.

• 12.01.2026

  New study: How weight loss benefits the health of your fat tissue

  Shedding pounds almost invariably brings health benefits. But until now, it has been unclear to what extent weight loss also restores the health of the fat tissue itself. A new study offers insights into the profound changes in fat tissue in response to weight loss.