Interplay of Nature – How biodiversity relates to ecological dynamics
Biodiversity is rapidly declining worldwide, on land and in the water. In Germany alone, a quarter of all plants and a third of all animal species are …
Everything in Its Right Place – Plant physiologists examine control mechanisms in cell plants
Whether in plants, animals, or human beings, cells are the buildings blocks of life. Their interiors are little organisms in themselves, consisting of …
Detecting abrupt transitions – be it in ocean heat or financial markets
From stock indices to sea surface temperatures, a lot of relevant data comes in the form of time series. Reliable detection of abrupt transitions such …
The Dolphin’s Shy Relative - Genetically analyzing endangered cetaceans in the Baltic Sea
You need some luck to see them. Porpoises are shy and inconspicuous. These two-meter animals flash their dark fins above the water only to immediately …
Nature Conservation from Space – Researchers develop new methods for monitoring protected areas
Earth is being increasingly observed, measured, and photographed. Satellites orbiting our planet at altitudes of hundreds to a thousand kilometers are …
