Media releases
Here you can find the media releases of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig. Please note, that all images contained in the media releases are for use in connection with the press release, exclusively. For any other usage purposes, please contact the Media and Communications department (presse@idiv.de).
all news | only media releases
New study published in Science › more
Today, the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) enters a new phase with new funding, a new COO, and a new research group. › more
More than half of Germany’s habitat types have an ecologically unfavourable status › more
New study shows climate impact › more
Botanik-Tagung takes place from 15 to 19 September at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg › more
Serious impact on climate, say researchers › more
Birds and mammels on islands have a slower metabolism than their closest relatives on the mainland › more
Early career researchers study sustainable development › more
A new study reveals how farming practices affect colony health. › more
Researchers developed a comprehensive framework to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in global biodiversity research › more
Low-intensity grassland is better able to withstand the consequences of climate change › more
By leveraging millions of time-stamped observations, researchers can identify plant rhythms and ecological patterns year-round › more
Study identifies policy needs, challenges, and future pathways. › more
Report by Jose Valdez, postdoctoral researcher of Biodiversity Conservation at iDiv and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) Despite hosting some of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems… › more
iDiv met with members of the Bundestag to discuss expanding Germany's role › more
Life strategies of a multitude of soil faunal taxa can affect the formation of organic matter in soil. › more
New study in Nature Communications › more
Land users struggle with inflexible regulations and a lack of workforce › more
Largest modelling study of its kind, published in Science › more
Local differences in plant traits partially explain variation in climate-regulation processes › more
Nico Eisenhauer was admitted to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. › more
Researchers at iDiv propose a new strategy for rewilding amphibians in a recent study. › more
One-third of Africa’s great ape population faces risks related to mining › more
Diana Wall passed away on the 25th of March 2024. Diana Wall, a leading environmental scientist and soil ecologist, has been a longstanding member of iDiv's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and part… › more
New study reveals how social status and behaviour are reflected in the genetic makeup › more
Ecologist Prof Henrique Pereira is part of the ECB's Motifs Advisory Group, which proposes motifs for the next generation of euro banknotes. › more
Fish species respond to temperature increases by going after more readily available prey. Models suggest this behaviour could lead to more extinctions. › more
A new approach to quantify the dependency of international trade and so-called Nature’s contributions to people › more
Nature study on the effects of land use change in tropical ecosystems › more
Study identifies vegetation types most in need of conservation efforts to protect threatened species. › more
Higher temperatures could pose the greatest threat › more
The US researcher will use the prize money for several stays at iDiv › more
Survey shows positive attitudes towards rewilding in the Oder Delta region, but finds locals’ feelings are mixed. › more
Whitepaper examines the role of technology and finance to address biodiversity challenges › more
Wirth’s work complements research focus of the Max Planck Institute › more
Effects of extreme drought have been greatly underestimated › more
Study reveals link between frequent plantation visits and infant mortality in wild southern pig-tailed macaques in Peninsular Malaysia › more
Interview with Martin Quaas, head of Biodiversity Economics research group › more