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Tue | 07/02/2019 | 17:03 Advisory board of the experimental field Within our exhibitions at the Museum of Natural History we created an area for exchange and participation in the science of our museum: the experimental field. With the help of various, partly innovative formats we want to find out how our visitors* can bring in their perspectives on research and collections, development of new research questions and on our exhibitions.
Tue | 07/02/2019 | 16:33 New perspectives on research and collections Current projects One of the aims of the experimental field is to enable new perspectives on our collections and research, to open up our science and to give new actors a space in the museum. Below we provide information on a selection of current and completed projects in this segment. More projects can be found on the main page of the experimental field. Writing Workshop Wunderkammer
Mon | 07/01/2019 | 14:42 Exhibition Exhibition The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) is considered "state of the art" in terms of its exhibitions and communication offerings on a national and international level. Museum colleagues from all over the world consult the MfN as part of their own planning in the field of exhibitions, education and museum development.
Press release, 01-07-2019
Evolution Research Cluster Animal sound archive
Social complexity drives vocal complexity in bats A new study published in the journal Functional Ecology describes the virtuous circle between social and vocal complexity in bats.
Press release, 05-08-2019
Protection of Species Extinction of Species Evolution Research Cluster Ecosystem Birds
From the moa to the kakapo: millions of years of evolution lost or under threat in New Zealand New study shows that it would take 50 million years to recover the bird diversity lost since humans arrived in New Zealand. A further 10 million years of evolution are under threat.
Press release, 27-06-2019
Citizen Science Research Cluster Meteorites
Museum für Naturkunde Berlin seeks micrometeorite collectors’ support Berlin citizens are invited to participate in the search for extraterrestrial particles and can apply until July 14, 2019. The project will start on July, 30, 2019.
Press release, 27-06-2019
Finance Cooperation Politics Future Plan
Berliner Sparkasse becomes the main sponsor of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin The Berliner Sparkasse and the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin agree on a five-year cooperation
Wed | 07/03/2019 | 15:00 bis 17:00 Viral Exchange Since human life has existed, viruses have been a part of it with different effects on us. We would like to discuss our coexistence with them and the role of animals in this process. We invite our visitors to engage with experts from the Institute of Virology of the Charité and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Visit us at the museum's Experimental Field and become part of an infectious exchange.
Solar System, Impacts & Meteorites Research Open Museum Citizen Science Berlin collects cosmic dust Largely unnoticed, a constant rain of cosmic particles falls on Berlin. The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin seeks citizen support to recover the cosmic treasures.
Wed | 06/26/2019 | 09:52 Asteroid Day Der jährliche Aktionstag informiert über die Folgen möglicher Einschläge und die besten Schutzstrategien
SP1 Dynamics of Nature Solar System, Impacts & Meteorites Research Earth Sciences Platinum treasure hunt in South Africa Platinum group metals are in demand as raw materials. A geometallurgical model of the world's most important deposit set out to make mining more efficient.
SP2 Collection Future Research Infrastructure Morphology Collections Management Collection Laboratories Collection Care Laboratories Counting scales and measuring teeth: researchers examine specimens in the laboratories of the collection of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin.
Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Evolutionary Morphology Research Morphology Evolution Genetics Evolutionary genetics, morphology, and developmental biology of the limbs in vertebrates The focus of the project lies on the genetic basis of limb development in vertebrates. Of particular interest are morphological pecularities which are releated to ecological specialisation.
Fri | 06/21/2019 | 11:28 Summer School Climate Knowledge In cooperation with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Thu | 06/20/2019 | 15:21 Imaging Technology Symposium in the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin exchange between science and systems technology
Press release, 20-06-2019
Evolution Research Cluster Fossils Genetics Genomics Mammals
First results from Ruminant Genome Project look into the genomics, evolution and adaptation Faysal Bibi, a paleontologist at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, was a coauthor of one of the articles present the Ruminant Genome Project (RGP)
Evolutionary Diversity Dynamics Research Mammals Protection of Species Biodiversity Cooperation Neighbourhood test: Agriculture and conservation Conventional agriculture uses pesticides, while organic farming limits their use to a minimum. Researchers investigate how this affects the biodiversity of neighbouring nature reserves.
We celebrate the Alexander von Humboldt Year! Book publication, Intervention and birthday celebration with free entrance
SP1 Dynamics of Nature SP2 Collection Future Research Infrastructure Genomics Amphibians Mammals Biodiversity Genetics Laboratories Molecular Genetics Facilities Where genes start talking: In the Molecular Genetics Facilities of the Museum für Naturkunde, researchers apply advanced analytical methods and technologies to investigate the genetic basis of life.
SP2 Collection Future Exhibition Research Infrastructure Morphology Collection Biodiversity Evolution Laboratories Paleontological preparation laboratories Präparieren, konservieren und restaurieren: In den paläontologischen Präparationslaboren werden Fossilien für die Sammlung, Forschung und Ausstellungen des Museums für Naturkunde vorbereitet.

Museum für Naturkunde Leibniz-Institut für Evolutions- und Biodiversitätsforschung