Biological warfare with insects?

Wishful thinking: bling for the #brain? New research shows our own desires & preferred beliefs activate the brain's reward system similar to food & money, suggesting our decisions can be influenced by our wishes without us realizing it https://t.co/2SmTnK0Thq @MPI_Metabolism

Julia Cissewski, President of the @OrangUtansInNot project dedicated to #orangutan & #rainforest #conservation in #Borneo & #Sumatra, is nominated for a German award for Civic Engagement. Voting is open until October 22. More info: https://t.co/cfqXTqDBAn

Wishful thinking: bling for the brain? New research shows our own preferred beliefs & interpretations activate the brain's reward system similar to food & money - which suggest that our decisions can be influenced by our wishes without us being aware of it.

Icarus – on the move with animals

The animals of our planet are constantly in motion – some may fly, swim, or migrate thousands of kilometers; others move just a few hundred metres. They all have one thing in common, however: little is known about their journeys. Icarus should change this in the next years. By increasing our knowledge about animal migration, we can learn more about the state of our planet.