Senckenberg Studies Human Evolution and Earth's Environments

The Senckenberg Institute is focusing its research on human evolution and the environments of planet Earth. The institution aims to analyze the complex dynamics of the Earth system to gain a deeper understanding of biodiversity and secure the future.

Leveraging its extensive natural history collections and research infrastructure, Senckenberg analyzes the biosphere. Key research areas include biodiversity, systematics, evolution, human interaction with ecosystems, and the relationship between biodiversity and climate change.

Senckenberg has organized various exhibitions and events to promote public understanding of nature. Recent exhibitions include the Senckenberg Natural History Museum Frankfurt's "Ganz schön warm hier!" (It's quite warm here!), which explores prehistoric life in Messel, and the Görlitz museum's "Deutschlands Bodenschätze" (Germany's mineral resources).

Furthermore, Senckenberg has adopted artificial intelligence in biodiversity research, as highlighted in a study published in "BioScience." This technological advancement supports the institute's efforts to more comprehensively understand and protect life on Earth. Senckenberg holds over 45 million specimens, making it one of the world's largest natural history collections.