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The "Loss of the Night" network publishes recommendations for exterior lighting that are intended to contribute to the sustainable use of light in our cities.

According to new genetic data collected by an international group of scientists a common species of Asian tree frog may actually be two separate species

No scales or eyes: researchers from IGB and ZFMK have described a strange new species of fish, Eidinemacheilus proudlovei.

Light at night changes animals’ behaviour. A new study shows that moths are attracted to street lamps within a radius of approximately 23 metres.

Hormonally active substances may contribute to global amphibian decline.

Forscher des IGB und der renommierte Ökologe Gene E. Likens haben eine weltweite Bestandsaufnahme durchgeführt.

Breast cancer is the most frequent type of cancer in women and currently accounts for 29% of all new cancer cases in the U.S. Wide-ranging mammography screening programs have been set up for early diagnosis. A new study shows that swarm intelligence can help to considerably improve cancer diagnosis.

Scientiests argue that successful invaders are particularly variable and can therefore adapt to many different environmental conditions.