Sharepic: Photo of Nazmun Nahar in the lab. Above the photo text: Protecting the enviroment more effectively

Sharepic with text. On the right: Photo of Nazmun Nahar in the lab. On the left text: Nazmun Nahar`s research shows the herbicides affect aquatic organisms more strongly then conventional enviromental analyses indicate. She advocates for more detailed analyses.

Sharepic with text. Photo of Nazmun Nahar on the right. On the left text: In a recent study, Nazmun Nahar shows that parasites alter how animals respond to pollutants – ignoring them in enviromental studies means overlooking a crucial influencing factor.

#WhyIdoResearch: When Nazmun Nahar works in the laboratory, she looks beneath the surface – literally. She studies how common #herbicides impact the tiny creatures living on #riverbeds.

Sharepic: Portrait picture of Dr. Magnus Liebherr on the left. On the right text: Man against machine? No – man WITH machine! Our brains are adapting to the digital world – how do we design technology that really supports us? Underneath the picture text: #Why I do research Dr. Magnus Liebherr

What happens in our #brains when we interact with ChatGPT or collaborate with a #robot? This is the focus of Dr Magnus Liebherr’s research. As a research group leader at the #UDE, he connects two worlds: psychology and engineering. www.uni-due.de/2024-02-25-w...
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Sharepic: Portrait picture of Shaista Khaliq ( (c) UDE/Schumann) on the left. On the right text: At the Intersection of Instrumental Chemistry and Biology.

Sharepic with text on the left: Shaista Khaliq uses isotope analysis to investigate where organisms obtain their nutrients and how parasites influence their hosts. On the right a picture, which shows a stickleback with text underneath: In a study, Khaliq shows that tapeworms significantly affect sticklebacks, with isotope analyses revealing significant changes in the liver.

Sharepic with text: Using compound-specific isotope analysis and high-precision instruments, I reveal the hidden signatures of substances by developing and optimising analytical methods.

Sharepic with text: The path to a career in science is often challenging, with many ups and downs. It’s important to be patient with yourself and to recognise that negative results are a valid and valuable part of the research process. Shaista Khaliq Instrumental Analytical Chemistry

Shaista Khaliq researches how animals, plants & parasites interact in #ecosystems at the #UDE `s #ZWU. She uses #isotopeanalysis to track nutrient flows & parasite-host relationships. In our #whyidoresearch series, she talks about the highs and lows of her research. www.uni-due.de/2025-01-30-w...

Portrait picture of Julian Enß ((c) UDE/Hohmann). Text next to it: The fascinating world of aquatic species

Photo of a larva ((c) Julian Enß). Text next to it: Larva of the stonefly, Brachyptera risi.

Graphic with quote by Julian Enß: I study how insects and other small animals spread in streams and rivers, whether as larvae or adults. I am particularly interested in how far they can swim or fly and how, for example, their size, their sex or the living conditions in their habitat influence these distances.

Graphic with quote by Julian Enß: iodiversity is not only a professional topic for me, but also a personal passion. A normal walk is actually impossible for me - I always have to stop to look for interesting insects. I capture these encounters on camera and share them on Instagram to show what fascinating animals live right on our doorstep. In doing so, I want to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and appreciation for our natural world. My appeal: take a closer look when you encounter an insect - the true beauty is often in the detail, and if you take the time to look closely, you will discover a fascinating world.

Even as a child, Julian Enß marveled at the diversity of creatures in streams - today he conducts research in #aquaticecology at the #UDE and @crc-resist.bsky.social and also introduces non-scientists to #aquaticspecies. To the interview 👉 www.uni-due.de/2025-01-28-w... #whyidoresearch