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Insect on piece of organic material. Photo.

29 May 2023 | News

Bacteria are vital for the diversity and survival of insects

Insects heavily rely on bacteria for essential nutrients that are lacking in their diet. This has allowed insects to access a wide variety of food, leading to remarkable species di...

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22 May 2023 | News

Microorganisms' climate adaptation can slow down global warming

A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the ability of microorganisms to adapt to climate warming will slow down global warming by storing carbon in soil.

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9 May 2023 | News

The bat's ability to convert energy into muscle power is affected by flight speed

Small bats are bad at converting energy into muscle power. Surprisingly, a new study led by Lund University reveals that this ability increases the faster they fly.

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25 Apr 2023 | News

Algae in Swedish lakes provide insights to how complex life on Earth developed

By studying green algae in Swedish lakes, a research team, led by Lund University in Sweden, has succeeded in identifying which environmental conditions promote multicellularity. T...

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19 Apr 2023 | News

Bird feeding helps small birds fight infection

Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs. New research from Lund University in Sweden shows that feeding during the wintertime causes birds to be healthier,...