5 February 2018 press release An underestimated threat: land-based pollution with microplastics Researchers warn: the impact of microplastics in soils, sediments and the freshwaters could have a long-term negative effect on terrestrial ecosystems throughout the world.
18 January 2018 short news The Red Queen and the water flea A constant race to keep up: the co-evolutive dynamics of parasite-host interactions show analogies to a well-known children's book.
18 December 2017 short news What are carp doing in the winter? No sign of hibernation: IGB scientistshave compiled movement data on carp behavior in a natural lake.
5 December 2017 short news New Atlas for Kharaa Yeröö River Basin in Mongolia Mongolia is characterised by water scarcity as well as dynamic changes and conflicts of water use in the water sector. IGB is f.i. responsible for the Kharaa Yeröö River Basin Atlas.
23 November 2017 short news LED lamps save energy and money, but increase light pollution A look from space has confirmed the suspected rebound effect: both the intensity of artificial lighting and the illuminated areas are increasing worldwide – instead of decreasing.
22 November 2017 press release Climate change enhances methane emissions from freshwaters A temperature rise of only 1°C would lead to six to 20 percent higher emissions of methane bubbles – which in turn would result in an additional increase in temperature.
17 November 2017 insight 7th Dialogue at Lake Müggelsee: aquatic biodiversity in Germany Did we slow down or even stop the loss of species richness in Germany?
11 November 2017 insight Fighting Light Pollution: Galileo Award for Sibylle Schroer IGB scientist Dr. Sibylle Schroer has been awarded the 2017 Galileo Award by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) for her outstanding achievements in research on light pollution.
9 November 2017 short news Foundation of the "Alliance for Freshwater Life" Experts from all over the world have developed the basis for a global network for improving research, protection and public outreach in the field of freshwater biodiversity.
5 November 2017 insight Soapbox Science autumn edition On Tuesday, 7th November, Soapbox Science comes back to Berlin: this time, the female scientists will present their exciting research at the Berlin Science Week 2017 at Potsdamer Platz.
