Topics in October

The cactus conservatory presents dry habitats of the New World with cacti, agaves, and other succulent plants. Other greenhouses display the flora of the wet tropics and subtropics. The heart of the complex is the Großes Tropenhaus.

Growing Knowledge in the Botanic Garten

The Botanic Garden of the future will be linked with the world: Digitizing the herbarium will facilitate important insights into preserving biodiversity

Growing Knowledge in the Botanic Garten

Ready to help – or ready to play? Researchers are still undecided on which motives lie behind toddlers’ helping behavior, for example, when they decide to hand back a ball to an adult.

Helpful Right from the Beginning

Psychologist Moritz Köster conducts research on why toddlers offer their help to others

Helpful Right from the Beginning

In July 2021 cars and trucks on the highway near Erftstadt-Liblar in North Rhine-Westphalia were surprised by masses of water.

When the Weather Turns into a Disaster

Floods on the Ahr and Wupper rivers triggered new fears: How often do we have to expect extreme weather in the future? Can the consequences of climate change be limited? Research at the Institute of Meteorology provides some answers.

When the Weather Turns into a Disaster

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Topics in October

Growing Knowledge in the Botanic Garten

Helpful Right from the Beginning

When the Weather Turns into a Disaster

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