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A myriad of colours that survived millions of years of evolution have disappeared in a short period of time. The culprit? A bright green, aggressive, and sexually dominant wall lizard that has wiped out several colour variants within its speci Many animal species display clearly defined colour variants, or colour morphs. These are not just superficial differences, but are often linked to different

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/hulk-lizard-knocks-out-ancient-colour-palette - 2026-07-07

A research team has created artificial animals that over time develop functioning vision from scratch – from simple light sensitivity to the ability to discern objects. This happened despite the fact that the digital creatures weren’t given any instructions. The results show how AI can be used to understand the inner secrets of evolution. Imagine that you are sitting in front of a computer. In the

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/researchers-create-ai-animals-simulate-evolution-vision - 2026-07-07

Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle – and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the network that builds the structure of fungus. The results could provide new insights into the carbon cycle and climate. Researchers have investigated how fungi recycle their mycelium when they grow. Using

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/recycling-strategies-fungi-can-affect-how-forests-store-carbon - 2026-07-07

There is a tiny cyclops among your oldest ancestors, and humans share these remarkable ancestral roots with all other vertebrates. This according to new, surprising research on the evolution of the eye. Researchers from Lund University and University of Sussex have found that all vertebrates evolved from a distant ancestor that had a single eye located at the top of its head. The study also reveal

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/one-eyed-creature-gave-rise-our-modern-eyes - 2026-07-07

Beneath our feet, there is a bustling world of life that is crucial to both food and climate. Yet we often take this hidden ecosystem for granted. With new technology, research and culture, soil ecologist Edith Hammer and her colleagues, together with artist duo (p)Art of the Biomass, are opening a whole new window to the underground and a world few of us have seen. Edith Hammer is a soil ecologis

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/window-underground-where-soil-science-meets-culture - 2026-07-07

When fish from different habitats meet, it’s not always love at first swim. New research from Lund University in Sweden in collaboration with North Carolina State University shows that aggressive females can actively repel males from the “wrong” environment. This behaviour may ultimately contribute to the emergence of new species. Understanding how species evolve is one of the most fundamental que

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/aggressive-female-fish-put-stop-mating-may-lead-new-species - 2026-07-07

Mosses and liverworts are common in forests, wetlands and on rocky surfaces – yet their chemical composition remains relatively little explored. A European research project is now investigating whether these small plants could become a source of new bioactive compounds for applications such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The BRYOMOLECULES project has now reached its halfway point. At Lund Unive

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/small-plants-big-potential - 2026-07-07

Every year a small songbird, no heavier than a letter, crosses the Sahara Desert, the Mediterranean and the Arabian Desert on its migration. New research from Lund University in Sweden now reveals how the tiny bird manages this arduous journey: by flying night after night - and doing nothing during the day. The thrush nightingale is a songbird is a long-distance traveller that arrives in Sweden in

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/songbirds-extreme-desert-migration-mapped - 2026-07-07

Moonlight determines when the red-necked nightjar feeds, migrates and raises its young. A groundbreaking long-term study from Lund University shows how the migratory bird’s entire annual cycle follows the moon’s rhythm. … the lovely, melancholy moonlight, which makes the birds dream in the trees…The French poet Paul Verlaine was seemingly wrong in his famous poem Clair de Lune. Moonlight does not

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/nocturnal-migratory-birds-follow-rhythm-moon - 2026-07-07

Underground fungi play a central role in the fragile ecosystems of atoll islands. The unique symbiotic relationship between these fungi and rainforest trees is vital for the restoration of nature and ultimately for the survival of coral reefs. New research shows how fungi help nutrients to move between the forest and the sea. Palmyra Atoll is a remote and uninhabited cluster of small islands halfw

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/fungi-crucial-recovery-tropical-islands - 2026-07-07

A carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned insect from a museum in Zurich, researchers have managed to draw an evolutionary map of a mysterious species that has not been seen since 1981. Researchers at Lund University have successfully mapped the genome of one of the world’s most unusual fruit flies -

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/how-strange-fruit-fly-became-bloodthirsty-underwater-hunter - 2026-07-07

Extreme weather poses a big threat to birds. Yet there is a lack of both knowledge and methods for measuring its negative effects. In a new study, researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified knowledge gaps and propose practical tools for analysing the risks to birds. Extreme weather has become increasingly common worldwide, often in the form of combinations of heat and drought. Thes

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/birds-can-suffer-serious-harm-heatwaves - 2026-07-07

They cross oceans, glide on monsoon winds, and can appear in new places after thousands of kilometres in the air. Now a new study from Lund University shows that dragonflies are among nature’s most extreme migrants - and that their journeys may help us understand climate change. Dragonflies and damselflies are predatory insects with powerful jaws, compound eyes and spectacular colours. What is les

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/featherlight-long-distance-fliers-parchment-thin-wings - 2026-07-07

Austrian concertmaster Rainer Honeck has been appointed Honorary Doctor of the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, 2026.Rainer Honeck has been concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra since 1992. As concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Rainer Honeck has taken the Stehgeiger tradition to an outstanding artistic level.Rainer Honeck's distinguished career includes solo perfo

https://www.arts.lu.se/article/rainer-honeck-new-honorary-doctor-faculty-fine-and-performing-arts - 2026-07-07

The annual Sustainability Week in Lund is fast approaching, with a packed programme once again this year. From the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, we find music, performance and artistic research in interactive events that aim to do more than simply inform — they aim to move people.Sustainability is a multifaceted field that extends far beyond the natural sciences. The concept also encompasse

https://www.arts.lu.se/article/sustainability-you-can-feel-artistic-perspectives-during-sustainability-week-lund - 2026-07-07

The vision for the co-location of Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts in Sweden has now been finalised. On 3 June, the Faculty Board reached agreement on a new policy decision to work towards establishing a fine and performing arts campus in the Heleneholm area. The Faculty has been working for some time to bring the Malmö Art Academy, Malmö Academy of Music, Malmö Theatre Academ

https://www.arts.lu.se/article/fine-and-performing-arts-campus-heleneholm - 2026-07-07

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https://www.arts.lu.se/article/welcome-our-new-english-website - 2026-07-07

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Applications to the Bachelor's Programme for the academic year of 2015/2016 is open from January 15th through March 2nd, 2015Applications to the Master's Programme in Fine Arts for the academic year of 2015/2016 is open from January 15th through April 1st, 2015.Read more:http://www.khm.lu.se/?q=en/content/application

https://www.arts.lu.se/article/malmo-art-academy-open-applications-jan15th-april-1st - 2026-07-07

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Time to apply for summer courses abroadAs a Lund University student you can study one to three weeks abroad during the summer. Some of the courses include scholarshipsApplication period: 1-15 February 2015The on-line application form will be published at this site during the application period:http://www.lunduniversit

https://www.arts.lu.se/article/time-apply-summer-courses-abroad - 2026-07-07

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The Swedish soprano Nina Stemme is one of the foremost singers of today. Her international career has involved high-profile appearances at the most prestigious international opera stages, such as in London, Paris, New York (Metropolitan), Berlin, Milan (La Scala) and Vienna (Wiener Staatsoper).She is very versatile an

https://www.arts.lu.se/article/nina-stemme-facultys-new-honorary-doctor - 2026-07-07