Bernhard Kegel

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What are the survival chances of species in a world of radically changed environmental conditions? And what role does evolution play in this? On this evening, Bernhard Kegel will show that evolution does not only act over millennia. Under the pressure of climate change, hunting, pesticides, and destroyed habitats, it becomes visible how surprisingly quickly the animal and plant world can respond to changes. Against this background, Kegel asks whether evolutionary adaptation can be a rescue route in ecological crises, where its limits lie, and what risks it entails. Evolution does not appear as a distant natural principle, but as a present force that directly shapes our world. Dr. Bernhard Kegel is biologist and author. His award-winning novels and non-fiction books combine scientific expertise with narrative power. In 2026, he published "Rescue through Rapid Evolution." In cooperation with Spectrum of Science.

Highlights

• Lecture by Dr. Bernhard Kegel
• Topic: Evolution and survival chances of species
• Venue: DAI Heidelberg

General Information

Dr. Bernhard Kegel's lecture addresses the survival chances of species in a radically changing environment. Kegel demonstrates how quickly the animal and plant world respond to changes and discusses the role of evolution in ecological crises.

Location

Sofienstraße 12, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

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