As part of taxonomic research in Madagascar, a new gecko species of the genus Blaesodactylus, the so-called ‘velvet geckos’, was recently described. These relatively large, nocturnal and highly attractive animals were distinguished from the already known species Blaesodactylus sakalava on the basis of genetic and...

Climate change pressure on the biosphere is increasing. Soils are losing their fertility, biodiversity is declining dramatically, microplastics and toxins are spreading to the most remote ecosystems and climate change is increasing the pressure. These developments are already having an impact on food security, bioeconomy...

Wir wollen wieder zusammen den Sommer feiern! Mit dem Sommerfest, das wie gewohnt im Mensa-Garten des IPM begangen wird – am Freitag, den 27. Juni 2025 ab 15:00 Uhr.

Let's celebrate the summer together again! The summer party will be held, as usual at the the PM Canteen - Garden – on Friday, June 27, 2025 starting at 3 p.m.