12 February 2019 insight Elisabeth Schütte receives BMBF training grant Not everyone likes chemistry, she does: Elisabeth Schütte trained as a chemical laboratory assistant at the IGB. She now works in Department 6 and has been awarded a BMBF training grant.
2 February 2019 short news World Wetlands Day The 2nd of February is World Wetlands Day. At IGB we investigate the different aspects of wetlands as habitats and how they can be used sustainably and revitalized efficiently.
24 January 2019 press release Newcomers play cryptic Invasive species often go undetected for a long time, or their damaging impacts are not immediately clear says a new study under participation of IGB.
22 January 2019 press release Dry inland waters are underrated players in climate change Two recent studies of IGB-scientist Gabriel Singer: Dried freshwaters play an important role in the global carbon cycle, and are responsible for the release of CO2 and other climate-relevant gases.
17 January 2019 short news Descendants of Phoenix Lesser Flamingos are the subject of a new book written by IGB scientist Lothar Krienitz. The book gives insights into the life of these mysterious water birds.
2 January 2019 insight Michael Monaghan honored by Freie Universität Berlin Michael T. Monaghan has been awarded as Honorary Professor of Biology at Freie Universität Berlin. Congratulations!
15 January 2019 short news The Berliner Nachtungen On January 23rd the Berliner Nachtungen will enter the 10th round. This time Will Straw from McGill University Montreal will discuss media consumption at night with his audience. It starts at 8pm in the Center for Metropolitan Studies Berlin.
18 January 2019 press release Mediterranean freshwater fish species susceptible to climate change Climate change will strongly affect many European freshwater fish species. This is particularly the case for species in the Mediterranean region, according to the latest findings of an international team of researchers.
9 January 2019 short news Global study provides new insights into carbon cycling in flowing waters 153 researchers from 40 countries jointly investigated how climatic factors influence carbon cycling in flowing waters and their riparian zones.
19 December 2018 press release Comparing the world’s mega-canals Water transfer megaprojects are meant to supply fresh water to the globe. Researchers have collected the data for comparison and planning.
