Big trees

The prosperous years are definitely over. The world is becoming busier, grayer, and more divided. Poor biodiversity, water shortages, and heat stress have far-reaching consequences for people and animals. It is evident that we, integrally, must start thinking differently and…

Germany bids farewell to nuclear power

In a historic move, Germany is shutting down its last three nuclear power plants on 15 April 2023, despite concerns over the energy crisis. This marks the end of the German nuclear age and a transition towards renewable energy sources.…

How the quest for leafs as food made us stand upright

New research challenges traditional beliefs about the habitat and dietary preferences of early apes. Two studies published in Science reveal that early hominoids, such as Morotopithecus, may have evolved in seasonally dry woodlands with abundant C4 grasses, rather than dense…