Biogeographers have traditionally believed that most plant species in Central Europe became extinct during the last glacial maximum 26 to 19 thousand years ago. The study, co-authored by Milan Chytrý, shows that it could have been otherwise.
Pavel Jungwirth and his colleagues have developed a complete computer model of the ear. It will not only facilitate further research of the human ear but may also help to improve hearing aids and cochlear implants.
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