news 2009

Environment - Life Sciences - 10.12.2009

Thirsty plants send emergency calls
Independent whether we consider grapevines in the vineyard or tomatoes in the greenhouse: how well plants are being supplied with water can be viewed by an innovative magnetic probe that is simply clamped to the leaves.

- 07.10.2009

Retinal neurons do double duty
Scientists have identified a new neural circuit in the retina responsible for the detection of approaching objects.

- 07.09.2009

Function of a microscopic network found
Fifty years ago, a microscopic network of tubules was found in neurons. Its function was unknown.