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Aridity and drought in Germany

July 06, 2026

Climate

Questions and answers on the water cycle, evaporation, and precipitation

Is this year’s El Niño set to be an especially strong one?

July 01, 2026

Climate

Questions and answers about the climate phenomenon and its consequences

An app for easy plant ID

May 11, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Biodiversity Plant Research (E&C)

Flora Incognita is based on a neural network that learns plant features on its own, enabling automatic identification

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Max Planck Research

MaxPlanckResearch 2/2026 Science Magazine - Focus: Ocean in Motionn

The ocean is the foundation of life for many people and animals, yet as such, it is also under threat. In this issue, we focus on the importance of sand for the people of Marseille and Mombasa, Kenya, and the conflicts that arise over this natural resource. We also outline the current state of research on how the Atlantic circulation—which includes the Gulf Stream—might change as a result of climate change, and what consequences a potential weakening of this circulation could have for Europe’s climate. Finally, we report on research into the behavior of fork-tailed gulls on the Galápagos Islands that aims to facilitate their protection.