Projektnummer

0201568

Zusammenfassung

Over 70% of Earth is covered by water, yet scientists estimate that two-thirds of aquatic microorganisms remain undiscovered. These tiny lifeforms have evolved remarkable ways to move, feed, and survive in extreme environments—potentially offering valuable insights for fields like engineering and medicine. But climate change is rapidly threatening these habitats. In the Alps, glaciers are melting fast, and many could vanish within 70 years—along with the unique ecosystems they support. Our team—an expert in cilia-driven movement (Nawroth) and a physicist studying the mechanics of life (Fürthau...