The Life Sciences Literary Advent Calendar
Celebrating staff authors with a new book every week!
Join us for the Life Sciences Literary Advent Calendar. This month-long event is our way of shining a spotlight on our faculty authors. Each week we'll highlight a book written by one of our colleagues and offer it as a prize in a fun, faculty-wide competition. Discover fresh insights and groundbreaking research as we count down to the holidays together!
Week 1: Elefanten by Angela Stöger - Science Book of the Year 2024 (German)
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This competition is over!
The correct answer to the question "How many litres of water can an adult elephant take in at once with its trunk?" was: up to 10 litres.
We would like to thank everyone who took part. But don't worry, there's another book to win below.
Week 2: Raben by Thomas Bugnyar - Science Book of the Year 2023 (German)
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The correct answer to the question "What are ravens particularly known for?" was: use other ravens as a social tool for themselves.
We would like to thank everyone who took part. But don't worry, there's another book to win below.
Week 3: The World Before Us by Tom Higham (English)
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The correct answer to the question "In 2010 a new group of humans was discovered at a cave in Siberia, Russia, using ancient genomics. What is the name of these people? " was: Denisovans
We would like to thank everyone who took part. But don't worry, there's another book to win below.
Week 4: Die erstaunliche Welt der Graugänse by Sonia Kleindorfer (German) - "Wissensbuch des Jahres" 2024 | Public Vote, Category "Entertainment"
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This competition is over!
The correct answer to the question "What is the maximum known lifespan of a greylag goose?" was: 25 years.
We would like to thank all of you who have taken part in the Literary Life Sciences Advent Calendar and wish you a Happy Holiday Season.
*The competition is valid from November 25 to December 20, 2024 and is aimed exclusively at employees and students of the University of Vienna. Cash redemption of the prize is not possible. Terms and conditions for participation.