Green ice on Lipno Reservoir visible from space, confirmed by Copernicus Satellite Imagery 9. 2. 2026 At the beginning of January this year, the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences reported the documentation of an unusual phenomenon at the Lipno Reservoir — the occurrence of so-called...
Warming weakens natural enemies of insects, new research shows27. 1. 2026 A warming climate is disrupting the delicate balance of nature. An international team of scientists led by entomologists from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences has found that...
Surprising Green Ice on Lake Lipno: Cyanobacteria Bloom in Mid-Winter7. 1. 2026 An unusual natural phenomenon appeared on Lake Lipno in South Bohemia, the Czech Republic, at the end of 2025. Large amounts of accumulated cyanobacteria in the water caused the ice to turn green....
What contributed to the success of termites? Their genomes provide the answer22. 12. 2025 The most comprehensive dataset of termite genomes to date was created by an international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The team...
Tattoos Can Have Long-Term Effects on the Immune System11. 12. 2025 Did you know that when you get a tattoo, you leave a mark not only on your skin but also on your immune system? A groundbreaking international study, which also involved researchers from the...
The Biology Centre Expresses Strong Opposition to Government Cuts in Science Funding8. 12. 2025 The Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences expresses deep concern over the government’s decision to reduce funding allocated for research, development, and innovation by CZK 790 million...
Borrelia Are Cunning, Slipping into Blood Vessels Stealthily: Scientists Describe in Detail the First Moments of Lyme Disease Infection2. 12. 2025 A team of researchers from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences has brought forward important new insights into the very first phase of Lyme disease infection, occurring immediately...
Parasitology Institute Team Wins the Biology Centre Volleyball Tournament1. 12. 2025 The traditional Biology Centre volleyball tournament took place once again on the last Saturday of November, marking its eleventh edition. Four teams composed of players from the scientific...
Mass Spectrometry Conference Attracts a Record Number of Participants29. 11. 2025 Prominent scientific figures and dozens of experts in mass spectrometry and proteomics arrived in České Budějovice to attend the 13th Conference of the Czech Society for Mass Spectrometry and the...
How the arts and science can jointly protect nature14. 11. 2025 The urgency of biodiversity crisis increasingly calls for creative solutions, innovations, public engagement, and novel perspectives beyond conservation science. Interdisciplinary collaborations...
