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    Der Gipfel des Gletscherschwunds
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    In den Alpen könnten dieses Jahrhundert nahezu alle bis auf gerade mal 20 Gletscher verschwinden – Höhepunkt des Schwunds bis 2040 erwartet

    Zugreifen mit Schallwellen
    10/12/25 00:00:00
    Neuer Chip kann über filigrane Struktur Schallwellen gezielt manipulieren und zu einem vielseitigen, akustischem Werkzeug verwandeln.

    Warum die Erde unter Santorin bebt
    05/12/25 00:00:00
    Detaillierte Bebenanalyse offenbart eine komplexe Dynamik flüssigen Magmas unter dem hellenischen Inselbogen

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    Ist dies grundsätzlich möglich?
    10/04/26 09:00:00
    Kann man sich in jede Menschenschlange auf diese Art einreihen?

    Die fabelhafte Welt der Mathematik: Wie Margaret Hamilton die erste Mondlandung rettete
    10/04/26 09:00:00
    Fast wäre die erste Mondlandung schiefgegangen: Der Bordcomputer war überlastet. Doch die NASA war vorbereitet – dank Margaret Hamilton und ihrer damals vierjährigen Tochter.

    Wundersame Ostern – Überwindung des Todes
    10/04/26 08:14:00
    Zum Anlass des Osterfestes geht es in dieser Folge des Podcasts »WTF Talk« um das Thema der Überwindung des Todes. 🎙️

    Beweist das Gebirge die Plattentektonik?
    10/04/26 08:12:00
    1948 wird eine scheinbar absurde Idee verlacht: driftende Kontinente. Jahrzehnte später wird sie zur Revolution. 🎙️

    Quanten in gekrümmter Raumzeit: Gravitationswellen hinterlassen Spuren in Quantensystemen
    09/04/26 17:00:00
    Nicht nur in riesigen Gravitationswellendetektoren machen sich Schwingungen in der Raumzeit bemerkbar. Sie beeinflussen offenbar auch Quantenfelder.

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    Breakthrough water filter removes 98% of toxic PFAS forever chemicals
    09/04/26 05:57:17
    Scientists have developed a clever new way to trap “forever chemicals” in water using nano-sized cages that lock onto PFAS molecules. Unlike current methods, this approach can capture short-chain PFAS—the hardest type to remove. Tests show it can eliminate up to 98% of these pollutants and still work after multiple uses. The discovery could lead to more effective water filtration systems worldwide.

    Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x
    09/04/26 08:57:22
    Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. New research reveals that everyday plant compounds—like menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from chili peppers—can team up inside immune cells to dramatically boost their anti-inflammatory power. While individual compounds showed modest effects, certain combinations amplified results hundreds of times over by activating different cellular pathways at once.

    The hidden tradeoff behind today’s most popular weight loss drugs
    09/04/26 09:09:30
    Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery may work differently, but they lead to surprisingly similar results inside the body. Both significantly reduce fat while also causing a modest loss of muscle, reshaping overall body composition. Since muscle helps protect against early death, this balance matters more than the number on the scale. The study suggests these treatments improve health—but not without trade-offs.

    Your DNA has a secret “second code” that decides which genes get silenced
    09/04/26 10:32:44
    Not all parts of our genetic code are equal, even when they appear to say the same thing. Scientists have discovered that cells can detect less efficient genetic instructions and selectively silence them. A protein called DHX29 plays a key role in this process by identifying and suppressing weaker messages. This finding reveals a hidden layer of control in how genes are used.

    Scientists discover hidden gut trigger behind ALS and dementia
    09/04/26 12:36:40
    A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in triggering ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Harmful sugars produced by these microbes can spark immune responses that damage the brain. This breakthrough explains why some genetically at-risk people develop the diseases while others don’t. Even more promising, reducing these sugars improved brain health in experiments, hinting at new treatment possibilities.