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To the point More curious: Orangutans in zoos explore more frequently and in more varied ways than those in the wild, including greater use of tools and multiple objects.

To the point Innovative method: A team of biologists and robotic engineers have developed a virtual reality system for fish to decipher how they school Discovering nature-s algorithm: They uncovered

Male mice fall into two camps when it comes to love: some fiercely guard the females within their territory, while others roam in search of quick flings To the point Territorials defend nests: Some males set up camp and guard areas where females gather. Roamers seek out females: Other males wander around, trying to mate with any available female.

To the point Strategy driving female dominance : Female bonobos team up to suppress male aggression against them-the first evidence of animals deploying this strategy.

To the point Humans and AI: Men and large language models (LLMs) use similar creative strategies, employing flexible and persistent approaches.

High blood pressure is the strongest risk factor for changes in the cerebral vasculature To the point Tiny brain injuries: Undetected lesions in the brain are a common cause of dementia and can be detected by MRI.

Study shows: Investments in education offset the negative impact of low fertility To the point Education investments can ease pressure on pension system: A study by the Max Planck Institute for Demog

To the point: A research project examines the success rates and test results of applicants with and without a migration background.

A mixture of different ingredients offers an alternative to foie gras thanks to treatment with a goose enzyme A cruelly produced specialty: Foie gras is considered a specialty, but is produced by the atrocious method of force-feeding and is therefore heavily criticized.

When emerging at night by the thousands, bats avoid colliding by changing how they move and echolocate To the point High-resolution tracking and ultrasonic recording: When bats squeeze out of caves 94 percent of echolocation calls are jammed.

To the point Difference between humans, chimpanzees and Neanderthals: In humans, facial growth slows during childhood and stops during adolescence. Decline in bone cell activity: During puberty, the activity of the skull bone cells comes to a halt. This helps to keep the face smaller in adulthood. The human face is strikingly distinct from our fossil cousins and ancestors - most notably, it is significantly smaller, and more gracile.

The rhythmic changes, driven by hormonal fluctuations, offer a unique window into the intricate connection between the female brain and heart.

By weakening the North Atlantic overturning circulation, the ocean absorbs less carbon dioxide - resulting in consequential costs and further warming of the climate The ocean is the largest CO2 reservoir on earth.

Just a few months after it was launched, the spacecraft observed one of the most violent flare eruptions on the sun - from its origin to its full release.

A weakening of the North Atlantic overturning circulation would cause the ocean to absorb less carbon dioxide - this is associated with economic costs and the climate continues to heat up In Brief Hi

As in larger brains, mouse visual cortex neurons with the same function cluster in columns For over 50 years, it has been known that in the cerebral cortex of many mammals, neurons with the same function are grouped into columns.

Far-reaching genetic ties between the Mongolian steppe and Central Europe under Hun rule A multidisciplinary and international research project has brought fresh insights into the origins and diversity of the populations that lived under and after the Hun empire between the late 4th and 6th century CE in Central Europe.

Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) technology enables high spatial resolution wireless jamming Wireless connections are common in most households today.

The neutrino observatory KM3Net is located in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea and measures a cosmic neutrino at the highest energies to date In the Mediterranean Sea, scientists, including astron

Fish used visual differences between divers to recognize the person who rewarded them For years, scientific divers at a research station in the Mediterranean Sea had a problem: at some point in every field season, local fish would follow them and steal food intended as experimental rewards.

Study shows that economic need and past actions affect whether there is cooperation or antagonism between groups Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig have

The number of mothers giving birth at an older age is increasing in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia.

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne have now discovered that what we call the "dessert stomach" is rooted in the brain.

A high-resolution spatial map of the human hypothalamus makes it possible to identify specific cells, determine their exact location and analyse their neighbouring cells.

Nano-cages made of linalool and sulfur increase the service life and storage capacity of sodium-sulfur batteries   Lavender oil could help solve a problem in the energy transition.

Why policy approaches that merely -nudgepeople in a certain direction are not enough to build resilience in times of multiple crises In the face of growing global challenges-such as climate change, p

Syphilis originated in the Americas prior to the arrival of Columbus, and European colonialism made it globally dominant A research team led by members of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary An

The Sun should be capable of eruptions that are a hundred times stronger than the strongest flare ever recorded. This is shown by an analysis of over 50,000 sun-like stars. Stars similar to the Sun produce a gigantic outburst of radiation on average about once every hundred years per star. Such superflares release more energy than a trillion hydrogen bombs and make all previously recorded solar flares pale in comparison.

Researchers from the United States and Germany have discovered a peptide that makes barley in the most important barley-growing region of the United States more susceptible to leaf blotch disease.

German climate consortium gives recommendations in view of the foreseeable failure to limiting global warming to 1.5°C Although the 1.5°C target is no longer achievable, efforts should continue to be made to limit global warming in accordance with the Paris Agreement.

Longitudinal study examines organ donation rates in five countries that have changed their organ donation default policy from opt-in to opt-out.

The ability of the bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells declines significantly with age, leading to age-related inflammation and disease. A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster, Germany, has shown that the skull bone marrow is a exception to bone marrow aging and actually increases blood production throughout life.

Have you ever been dishonest on your tax return in order to pay less tax' Would a written -oath of honestythat you had to sign have stopped you' Yes, that is likely, says a group of more than 40 international scientists who analyzed this phenomenon in a mega-study with over 21,000 participants.

Study refutes previous assumptions and reveals the cosmopolitan origin of the inhabitants of Pompeii Researchers from the University of Florence, Harvard University and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii.

How can we protect ourselves from online misinformation' A toolbox offers nine evidence-based strategies-ranging from warning and fact-checking labels to media literacy techniques-to help users identify and counter false information.

Study reveals how generational change and family events are associated with a person's wealth A new study conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), the University of Cologne, GESIS and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health explores how an individual's financial wealth changes in relation to generational transitions within the family.

Researchers have patented the active ingredient against gastrointestinal stromal tumors and licensed it to a pharmaceutical company Around 1,200 Germans are diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tu

Hexagonal electro-hydraulic modules act like artificial muscles that can be used to configure robots with various functions Newly developed hexagonal robot components can be easily assembled into high-speed robots in building block fashion.

We all know the adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." As we age, our ability to learn new skills, like mastering a foreign language or picking up a musical instrument, seems to fade.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, parents suddenly had to cope without formal childcare, placing a significant strain on mothers in particular.

The black hole already weighed a billion solar masses when the universe was still in its infancy The James Webb Space Telescope observed a galaxy in a particularly young stage of the universe.

Procrastination, the deliberate but detrimental deferring of tasks, has many forms. Sahiti Chebolu of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics uses a precise mathematical framework to understand its different patterns and their underlying reasons.

Societies around the world are becoming increasingly diverse - in many different ways. One of the engines driving this diversification is global migration.