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Our choice of words often reveals more than we realize – for example, about whether we have experienced what we are talking about first-hand or not.

The virus remains stable and potentially infectious on surfaces for up to 40 days. A Bochum-based team has discovered which disinfectants can prevent this risk.

An international research team has analyzed data from 41 million galaxies in order to estimate the distribution of matter in the universe. The data confirm a long-established model – much to the team’s surprise.

Detecting microplastics and identifying plant stress at an early stage – this and much more can now be done thanks to a new method based on near-infrared light measurements. It is inexpensive and works in real time.

Researchers conducted an experiment in which test subjects felt like a rubber hand was part of their own body. As a result, their own hand became less sensitive to pain.