Natural vegetation often lacks many species that could be present, especially in regions heavily affected by human activities. This is the result of a Nature study in which a UFZ/iDiv researcher was involved. »
Climate change is reshaping the Earth's water cycle, according to a study by South Korean scientists Seo et al. published in the journal Science. In his accompanying perspective, UFZ hydrologist Luis Samaniego explains why he is convinced by the results.»
Agricultural soils often contain pollutants. UFZ researchers have summarised how cover plants can be used to remove or fix these pollutants. This study was published in Trends in Plant Sciences.»
Conservative tree species, such as horse chestnut, generally grow faster than acquisitive, supposedly fast-growing species, as they are better able to cope with stress. In consequence, they usually store more carbon, writes an international team in Nature with UFZ participation.»
Since 2005, dedicated volunteers throughout Germany have been recording the occurrence of these popular insects. Since then, the monitoring has not only provided valuable information on butterflies, but also on how land use and climate change are changing nature as a whole. »
Approaching the effects of real-life chemical mixtures on immune cell interactions relevant to pregnancy outcomes
sox9a and sox9b as critical regulators of dioxin-induced neurovascular toxicity
Grüner Kindertag der LANU und des UFZ
