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24 Nov 2020 | News

Johannes is one of the most cited researchers in the world

Together with almost 6400 other researchers around the globe Johannes Rousk has been selected as Highly cited researcher 2020 by The Web of Science Group.

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10 Nov 2020 | News

High temperatures threaten the survival of insects

Insects have difficulties handling the higher temperatures brought on by climate change and might risk overheating.

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3 Nov 2020 | News

SEK 22,9 million for holistic approach on migratory birds

Anders Hedenström will study the factors that affect migratory birds and their flight from one part of the world to another.

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16 Sep 2020 | News

Rare pattern observed in migrating common swifts

Compared with other migratory birds, the common swift follows a very unusual pattern when it migrates from the breeding areas its wintering locations.