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The Distribution of Komodo Dragons

Komodo dragons mainly live on the island of Komodo, after which they are named. But fossils show they were once much more widespread. Their ancestors originated in Australia. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/R. Rauert/Marc Trompetter/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more video

The Development of the Forest

One-third of our country is covered by forest - 90 billion trees in total. But what did it look like 18,000 years ago? Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Katharina Kohl/Petra Höfer/Freddie Röckenhaus/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/TerraX

The History of the Striped Sweater

A decree issued by the French Navy in 1858 describes the striped sweater for the first time. Under a canvas shirt, sailors had to wear a striped sweater. Coco Chanel later made it fashionable. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Björn Raddatz/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more

Why Don’t Sleeping Birds Fall Off Branches?

When a bird lands on a branch, it bends its legs, tightening the tendons and curling its toes around the branch. The deeper it squats, the tighter its grip becomes. Authors: ZDF/3sat/nano/Autorenkombinat/Holger Barthel und Daniel Beißmann/Markus Wohn/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha

Feudalism in the Middle Ages

Medieval society was built on the feudal system. Lords granted their land, while vassals pledged loyalty in return. The famous feudal pyramid illustrates the rigid hierarchies of the time. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/G. Graffe/C. Moroni/Gruppe 5/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

During the Roman Empire, the Hagia Sophia was one of the world's largest Christian places of worship for 900 years. After the Ottomans conquered Constantinople, it became a mosque. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Bilderfest/M. Richter-Jähnig/H. Neuhäuser/K. Weiss/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click

What Causes the Halo Phenomenon?

When ice crystals at high altitudes in cirrus clouds refract sunlight, a halo appears. But a classic halo is only visible when the light exits at an angle of 22 degrees. Autor: ZDF/Terra Xpress/Autorenkombinat/Birthe Heer/Sebastian Kerz/Tobias Schönke/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha

Endogenous Cannabinoids

When there is a chemical imbalance in the body, such as during stress, endocannabinoids are released. They bind to the matching receptors, regulating the activity of the nerve cells. This allows the body to counteract the imbalance. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/J. v. Kalkreuth/M. Richter-Jähring/D. da Cruz

The Three Stages of a Body's Decomposition

When a person dies, their body decomposes, and its components return to the natural cycle of life. Decomposition happens in three main stages: autolysis, putrefaction, and decay. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Bilderfest/Tillman Graach/Fabian Brokmeier/Maximilian Rügamer/Tim Uhlendorf/Maximilian Heß Transla

Phosphorus in Europe

A significant new phosphate deposit has been discovered in Norway's fjord landscape in Europe. The discovery could resolve ethical and geopolitical conflicts over this critical raw material in Europe. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/K22/C. Eppelmann/E. Frank/S. Engel/Kawom/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alu

Cows: The Methane Culprits

In agriculture, methane is primarily produced by ruminants during digestion and from the storage and spreading of slurry. Cows, in particular, are often blamed for climate change. But why do cattle produce a gas that harms the climate? Authors: ZDF/Terra X/GO! Film/Florian Fiedler/A. Plascher/Lisa