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Humboldt research fellow to study loss of beaches due to climate change
Dr. Steve Doo from the US was recently awarded a sought-after fellowship for postdoctoral researchers from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) to spend two years at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) starting in June...
Climate catastrophe 233 million years ago enables the rise of the dinosaurs
233 million years ago, a series of massive volcanic eruptions in present-day Canada provoked a climate change. These events led to the creation of new ecosystems, such as coral reefs, and favored the rapid spread of dinosaurs. This is the...
Suez and Panama Canals as hotspots for invasive alien species
Invasive alien species are one of the main threats to the biodiversity of natural habitats worldwide. They can cause severe ecological and economic damage and can be a root of biodiversity loss. Artificial man-built maritime canals have long been...
CORONAVIRUS: Preventive measures taken by ZMT
It is the task of all of us to contain infection routes and prevent new infections. The so-called cougingh-sneezing etiquette and frequent, thorough hand-washing are two essential principles of conduct. Keeping physical distance, maintaining...
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