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05-2026 Press Release | MBI

When order gives way to chaos: the turbulent birth of magnetic nanovortices

Magnetic switching processes are considered a prime example of controllable physics at the nanometer scale: in certain thin-film systems, a short electrical current pulse is sufficient to reverse the magnetization in a targeted way.

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05-2026 Event | FVB

LNDW 2026 – Programm des FVB und seiner Institute

Die LNDW findet in diesem Jahr am 6. Juni statt – wie immer ab 17:00 Uhr (in Buch schon ab 16 Uhr)

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05-2026 Press Release | IGB, IZW

Urban water bodies are heavily contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but rural lakes are also affected

A team of scientists from Berlin analysed water and sediment samples from six water bodies in Berlin and the adjacent federal states of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as well as the inflow and outflow of a wastewater treatment plant in Berlin.

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04-2026 Press Release | IZW

Mehr Arten als gedacht: Forschende finden Hinweise auf bislang unerkannte Zweifingerfaultier‑Art im Amazonasgebiet

Eine aktuelle Studie des Leibniz-Instituts für Zoo- und Wildtierforschung (Leibniz-IZW) stellt die bisherige taxonomische Einteilung der Zweifingerfaultiere infrage: Genomanalysen zeigen, dass es mehr Arten von Zweifingerfaultieren im Amazonasgebiet geben könnte als bisher angenommen.

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04-2026 Press Release | IZW

New embryo boosts survival chances for the Northern White Rhino

The BioRescue Consortium has made progressive strides in its mission to save the Northern White Rhino from imminent extinction.

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04-2026 Press Release | IGB

New IGB Dossier: The ecological development of Lake Stechlin since 2021

Water quality has improved, but the future remains uncertain – measures should be planned carefully

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Press Release IZW 13.09.2022

Early warning system for environmental changes: Novel animal tags with camera and AI complete maiden flight at Tierpark Berlin

Press Release IGB 12.09.2022

Lessons learned from the River Oder disaster: researchers’ recommendations to policymakers and public authorities

Press Release IZW 07.09.2022

BioRescue consortium announces 5 new embryos created after 10th oocyte collection in northern white rhinoceroses

Press Release IGB 06.09.2022

Restoration of peatlands: Flooding is not the ideal solution

Press Release MBI 06.09.2022

Magnetic skyrmions – ready for take-off?

Press Release IKZ 05.09.2022

IKZ receives approval of the extraordinary item of expenditure ”Crystal Technology for Technological Sovereignty”

Press Release IGB 05.09.2022

Floodplains improve the water quality of rivers

Press Release IGB 01.09.2022

New analysis: satellite data confirm massive algal bloom in the Oder River

Press Release IGB, IZW 01.09.2022

"Living Night" photo contest

Press Release IGB, IZW 01.09.2022

"Living Night" photo contest

Press Release IGB 30.08.2022

In the wake of the Oder River disaster: Is there any hope for the sturgeon and its habitat?

Interview FVB, PDI 26.08.2022

“We want to light up the whole house”

Interview FVB, PDI 26.08.2022

“We want to light up the whole house”

Press Release IZW 16.08.2022

Formative years in hyenas: The long-term impact of growing up in good or tough conditions

Press Release IGB, IZW 11.08.2022

How an urban bat differs from a rural bat

Press Release IGB, IZW 11.08.2022

How an urban bat differs from a rural bat

Press Release IGB 10.08.2022

New IUCN assessment

News FVB 05.08.2022

Permanent Secretary Naghipour visits FVB

Press Release IGB 02.08.2022

100 years of SIL

Press Release IGB, IZW 25.07.2022

Bacterial community signatures reveal how cities urbanize water sources

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