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Red handfish photographed in its natural habitat in Tasmania in November 2018.

Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026Photo Ark: why the 18,000-species milestone is more than a collection of imagesJoel Sartore’s project reached this milestone in August 2026 with a red handfish. His approach gives a place to smaller species that are often less visible.

A common earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris, on moist soil

Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026How do earthworms breathe underground?Without lungs or gills, earthworms absorb oxygen through their moist skin. Rain, compaction and water in the soil alter this balance.

A forest path near Echternach, photographed in May 2019.

Society · Oct 26, 2026After a storm: precautions to take in Luxembourg’s forestsCalmer weather does not necessarily make a path safe. Weakened trees, hanging branches, closures: useful guidance before heading out.

A common pipistrelle with its wings folded against a brick wall.

Nature and environment · Oct 25, 2026Pipistrelle: insects to hunt and roosts to protectThe common pipistrelle also lives in the façades of buildings in Luxembourg. Its role as an insect hunter deserves more than a single figure: habitats, diet and precautions around roosts.

Aerial view of a wind turbine above fields in Lower Saxony, illustrative photograph.

Nature and environment · Oct 25, 2026Wind turbines and bats: what nocturnal curtailment really provesFrench wind farms show a sharp fall in mortality after targeted shutdowns. Another study involving Luxembourg simulates their energy cost: the two sets of results do not measure the same thing.

Very pale coral in the foreground of an underwater reef, archive photograph.

Nature and environment · Oct 25, 2026Bleached corals: why contact with a healthy clone speeds up their recoveryAn experiment at Stanford enabled five bleached fragments to recover through contact with genetically identical corals. The results are promising, but still limited to the laboratory.

Forest in the Pfälzerwald viewed from the Weinbiet, archive photograph from 2017.

Rhineland-Palatinate · Oct 21, 2026Forests supported to change how they are managedRhineland-Palatinate is publicising the reopening of the KWM programme. Deadwood, soils and habitat trees give these commitments practical substance.

Himalayan balsam flowers, photographed in France in 2023

Nature and environment · Oct 21, 2026Invasive species: measuring what we protectThe European review of interventions distinguishes between complete, partial and temporary successes. In Luxembourg, RedIAS sets targets for threatened species.

Flowering meadow in Trent Park, illustrative archive photograph

Nature and environment · Oct 21, 2026Biodiversity: counting species is not enoughA review of 423 studies examines the functions of biodiversity.

Night-time lighting on a road and its pavements, photograph published by Cerema

Nature and environment · Oct 20, 2026The night has corridors tooA study by Cerema examines lighting and natural habitats in Indre. It shows how to move from a night-time image to precise points for action.

Common tern in flight with a fish at Haff Réimech, photographed in June 2026.

Nature and environment · Oct 3, 2026Migratory birds: stopovers matter tooAt Haff Réimech, an outing announced for 4 October invites visitors to observe passing birds. It is an opportunity to understand why their journey also depends on stopovers.

Hedgehog in the grass in a garden in Germany

Nature and environment · Oct 2, 2026Leave room for the hedgehog in your gardenFallen leaves, gaps between gardens and careful maintenance: getting ready for autumn can also mean preserving hiding places for small wildlife.