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Trefft Naturalisten
D’Société des naturalistes luxembourgeois an den Naturmusée invitéieren, an Zesummenaarbecht mat weideren Organisatiounen, op eng nei Serie vu Videokonferenzen.
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Annual Meeting of the Fachgruppe Naturwissenschaftliche Museen in Luxembourg
From 24 to 26 September, Luxembourg hosted the annual meeting of the Fachgruppe Naturwissenschaftliche Museen of the Deutscher Museumsbund.
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De neie Panewippchen ass do! (3/2026)
Wousst du, datt en Ichtyosaurier no 183 Millioune Joer op eemol berühmt gouf? Oder wëlls du wëssen, wat e Fauldéier am Musée mécht? Kenns du den Hiecht, de roude Schéierschwanz oder d’Heckefriichten? Äntwerten op dës an aner Froen – a...
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Panda News 4/2026
Den neie Panda-News ass eraus! Wollts du schonns ëmmer eng Kéier zu engem richtege Fuerscher oder enger Fuerscherin ginn a mat engem T-Rex ze dinn hunn? Oder hues du Loscht op superspannend Experimenter, déi mir der nach net verroden –...
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Science News 5/5 2026
🔬 Den neie Science Club-News ass do! Hues du dech schonns ëmmer gefrot, wéi et ass, richteg Mikrofossilien ze entdecken? 🦴 Oder géifs du gären enges Daags eng Noriicht an de Weltraum schécken a soen, wat s du engem Liewewiesen...
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The National Museum of Natural History Luxembourg (MNHNL) organised the ‘Toarcian Palaeobiology Symposium’
From 15 to 18 June 2026, the National Museum of Natural History Luxembourg (MNHNL), through its Department of Palaeontology, hosted the ‘Toarcian Palaeobiology Symposium’. This scientific event brought together researchers from around the world to explore the mysteries of life...
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From meteorites to the Naturmusée: Eric Buttini’s passion for the cosmos
Physicist and curator at the MNHNL, Eric Buttini shares his enduring fascination with meteorites, his dedication to science communication, and his aspiration to one day discover the first meteorite ever officially identified on Luxembourgish soil. Eric Buttini, a physicist by...
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At the heart of plant conservation: The work of Tania Walisch
Tania Walisch explains her research on threatened plants, the value of biodiversity databases, and how everyone can take action to help preserve nature. A biologist at the National Museum of Natural History Luxembourg (MNHNL), Tania Walisch dedicates her work to...
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Biodiversity in Focus: Axel Hochkirch on research, conservation, and responsibility
An interview with biodiversity researcher Prof. Dr. Axel Hochkirch on species action plans, disappearing habitats, and his vision of a nature conservation centre. Axel Hochkirch is a German biologist specializing in nature conservation and biodiversity. Since February 2023, he has...
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Interview with Ben Thuy, the Swiss Army Knife of Palaeontology at the MNHNL
Ben Thuy is a palaeontologist at Luxembourg’s National Museum of Natural History. Discover his career path and the wide scope of his work in this in-depth interview. Ben Thuy is a true Swiss Army Knife of palaeontology. Far from being...
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Meet Simon Philippo: Geologist and Mineralogist at MNHNL
Simon Philippo, geologist and mineralogist at MNHNL, inspires us with his highly prolific work. Discover his journey in our new interview. We have the pleasure of introducing Simon Philippo, a passionate mineralogist and expert at Luxembourg's Musée national d'histoire naturelle....
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Meet Alexander Weigand: speleologist, pollinator specialist and species conservationist at the MNHNL
Dr Alexander Weigand, biologist and curator of zoology at the MNHNL, explains in this interview how classic field research can be combined with modern methods and why even ticks matter. Dr. Alexander Weigand is a German biologist and researcher at...
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