News from the University of Potsdam
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Where Kudu and Springbok Live – Researchers from Potsdam examine if good wildlife management can help the savanna
The savanna is in danger. The African grasslands - picturesque groups of trees on wide plains, large herds of wild animals passing by, vigilantly eyed... more
Not Without Alternatives – Bioplastic made from waste replaces conventional plastics
Plastic is a part of our everyday life. It has been made from oil, natural gas, and coal for over 100 years. The negative consequences of this flood... more
When Plants Sound the Alarm – How genes and molecules protect plants from heat
Isabel Bäurle is a biologist who researches the heat stress memory of plants at the molecular level. Her findings could give fresh impetus to the... more
Animal ecologists in the home office – What can be done when researchers cannot experiment?
On the corona pandemic – contributions from the University of Potsdam Dr. Karin Schneeberger just published the latest findings on the behavior of Norway rats in the open access journal PLOS Biology. Now, the biologist,... more
The Best of Both Worlds - The Connection between the Weather, Amoebae, and the Human Gaze
Data is all the rage. Satellite images make the entire world available - in detail and around the clock. Humans, too, are being captured down to the... more
“Curiosity Is the Most Important Personality Trait of a Researcher” – Philip Wigge Is Interested in How Plants Sense Temperature
When we feel cold, we get goosebumps and put on warm clothes. When it’s very hot, we start to sweat. Plants, too, sense the temperature and use this... more
Every Individual is Different – Biologists explore the individual behavior of small mammals
In the ancient fables of the Greek poet Aesop, animals have a character. The rural mouse is careful and has problems being around people. The urban... more
Interplay of Nature – How biodiversity relates to ecological dynamics
Biodiversity is rapidly declining worldwide, on land and in the water. In Germany alone, a quarter of all plants and a third of all animal species are... more
Cozy in the Petri Dish – Bioscientists at the University of Potsdam are breaking new ground in antibody production
They are the weapons of our body against unwanted invading microorganisms. Antibodies bind to the surface of viruses and bacteria. Specialized... more