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A nighttime photo of the illuminated lake laboratory on Lake Stechlin under a starry sky.
11-2026 Press Release | IGB

Mitigating the ecological consequences of light pollution

Limits for light emissions and “dark corridors” can help

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A dense carpet of light green, medium green, and dark green algae covers the water's surface.
11-2026 Press Release | IGB

Cyanobacterial sludge as a source of greenhouse gases

In some regions of the world, such as some Chinese lakes, cyanobacterial blooms are increasingly managed through large-scale mechanical harvesting to improve water quality and ensure a continued supply of drinking water.

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11-2026 Press Release | FMP

Volker Haucke steps down as director of the Leibniz-FMP after 15 years

After 15 years at the helm of the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie, Prof. Dr. Volker Haucke will step down as director of the institute on 1 January 2027.

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Grauer Wolf läuft durch das hohe grüne Gras einer sonnigen Lichtung.
11-2026 Press Release | IZW

Wo der Mensch ist, sind auch Wildtiere – aber nicht unbedingt zur selben Zeit

Menschen verändern die Lebensräume von Wildtieren grundlegend.

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A silver-green perch swims in the murky water beneath a tree trunk and through green algae.
11-2026 Press Release | IGB

How humans influence fish behaviour and why this is important for species conservation

Fish are more than just silent swimmers in the water. They exhibit complex behaviours and individually differ in their behaviour.

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Four hyenas in the lush Serengeti with their prey; two more hyenas in the background.
10-2026 Press Release | IZW

Climate change alters animal migrations – Serengeti hyenas cope well with changing prey availability

Climate change is transforming ecosystems and directly influencing the seasonal movements of many animal species.

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Press Release IGB 04.11.2026

Mitigating the ecological consequences of light pollution

Press Release IGB 03.11.2026

Cyanobacterial sludge as a source of greenhouse gases

Press Release FMP 03.11.2026

Volker Haucke steps down as director of the Leibniz-FMP after 15 years

Press Release IGB 02.11.2026

How humans influence fish behaviour and why this is important for species conservation

Press Release IZW 21.10.2026

Climate change alters animal migrations – Serengeti hyenas cope well with changing prey availability

Press Release IZW 16.10.2026

Wild birds rewrite rules for travel: Soaring on thermals can be the most energy-efficient mode of transport for animals

Press Release IGB 15.10.2026

In particular in dry areas: Biodiversity safeguards the ecological functions of ponds

Press Release IZW 15.10.2026

“Tagesspiegel” names Thomas Hildebrandt one of the 100 most important figures in Berlin science

Press Release IGB 30.09.2026

A swarm is more than the sum of its parts

Press Release FVB 17.09.2026

Light at the nanoscale: Dr. Lara Greten receives 2026 Marthe Vogt Award

Press Release IGB 08.09.2026

Berlins ponds contaminated by a wide range of trace organic contaminants

Press Release IZW 08.09.2026

From strays to territory bosses: epigenetics makes cheetahs adaptable

Press Release IGB 07.09.2026

Animal welfare in shrimp aquaculture: science-based manual to foster sustainable rearing practices

Press Release IZW 24.08.2026

Experience, not flying skills, determines when young golden eagles leave their parents’ territory for good

Press Release IZW 20.08.2026

New study on farm mice shows that antibiotic resistance is also an environmental problem, not just a medical one

Press Release IGB 14.08.2026

“We can’t just dredge away low water levels”

Press Release IGB 12.08.2026

Arendsee: Restoration suspended, but action still urgently needed

Press Release WIAS 31.07.2026

AI research within the Leibniz Association: Berlin’s Weierstrass Institute set to receive almost €5 million in additional federal funding to establish AI computing infrastructure

Press Release MBI 29.07.2026

Two attosecond flashes capture electrons in motion

Press Release IZW 23.07.2026

The social inheritance of privilege may explain why females are the more competitive sex in some species

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