Moths are fatally attracted to lights. Given the high level of light pollution, it has been speculated that this could trigger evolutionary responses. In a recent experiment, we for the first time report that multi-generational exposure to light pollution reduces moths’ propensity to fly to light. A report about our finding was published in the News section of Science.
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a novel tool to assess diversity in riverine ecosystems. This report shows how eDNA can be used to […]
Light-pollution is a global phenomenon with well-documented negative effects on the environment. In an experiment, we found a significantly reduced flight-to-light behavior […]
Bericht in “Zürcher Studierendenzeitung” zum neuen Studiengang Biodiversität der Universität Zürich.
COP 15 Montreal: Biodiversität nimmt ab, auch in der Schweiz. SRF Tagesschaubeitrag (Interview ab Minute 10:50)
