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An international research team led by the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has uncovered a remarkably preserved Triassic ecosystem in the Atacama-Wüste. Featuring fish, insects, and plants, this 200-million-year-old find offers a rare window into the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana and provides crucial clues about how life recovers after mass extinction events.
Researchers from Jena have documented the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on King George Island. After discovering over 50 dead birds, experts from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena warn of a devastating impact on the region’s dense penguin colonies. As migratory birds carry the virus to the remote South, the fragile Antarctic ecosystem faces a significant threat of local extinctions.
Short & Concise: The Most Important Facts at a Glance Date & Location: Saturday, 07.02.2026, Jena (Start: Holzmarkt). Occasion: Political assembly under the motto “From Jena to Budapest…”. Number of Participants: Approx. 700 people at peak times. Police Summary: 4 criminal offenses (including resistance), several administrative offenses, ignition of pyrotechnics. Jena (08.02.2026) – A large … Read more
At a Glance Occasion: Protest against the sentencing of Jena-born non-binary person Maja T. in Budapest. Attendance: Police estimate approx. 700; organizers speak of over 1,000 participants. Incidents: Ignition of pyrotechnics and violations of the ban on facial coverings. Outcome: Four criminal charges and several administrative offense proceedings. Jena. A clear sign of solidarity and … Read more