Germany's plant diversity is on the decline: over the last 60 years, decreases have been observed across Germany in over 70 percent of the more than 2000 species examined.
Plant Diversity in Germany on the Decline
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Climate Change Caused the Demise of Central Asia's Forgotten River Civilizations, Not Genghis Khan
A new study challenges the long-held view that the destruction of Central Asia's medieval river civilizations was a direct result of the Mongol invasion in the early 13th century CE.
A Pair of Lonely Planet-Like Objects Born Like Stars
An international research team led by the University of Bern has discovered an exotic binary system composed of two young planet-like objects, orbiting around each other from a very large distance.
Fractured Bedrock in Forests is Overlooked Source of Natural CO2
The bedrock beneath our feet has a reputation as an inhospitable place.
Empowering Women Could Help Address Climate Change
Current and future damages of climate change depend greatly on the ability of affected populations to adapt to changing conditions.
The Melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet Could Lead to a Sea Level Rise of 18cm in 2100
A new study, headed by researchers from the ULiège Laboratory of Climatology, applying the latest climate models, of which the MAR - developed at ULiège - predicts a 60% greater melting of the Greenland ice sheet than previously predicted.
