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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dear academic community -
We received another threatening e-mail today, as did some other institutions. The threat is timed for today 12.11 PM CET. For security reasons, all university buildings must be evacuated from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This does not apply to non-university locations where teaching takes place (such as hospitals). We would like to ask you to comply with this regulation. After reading the message, please take your personal belongings and leave the buildings calmly.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Monday, January 20, 2025, we welcomed three students from the USA – Liv Muse, Sonja Wagner, and Maggie Aideyan – at the International Office of the Faculty of Management, Comenius University in Bratislava. They come from Washington University in St. Louis. 
These students are spending a semester in London and, as part of their European Study Tour project, are traveling across EU countries. They have visited universities that were willing to host them and are conducting research on the perception of the European Union as a concept, its membership, its benefits, positives and negatives, as well as personal stories from people they are interviewing. This concept was also very stimulating and inspiring for us.
We are pleased with the words of Liv Muse:<br />„Thank you so much for welcoming us so warmly to the Faculty of Management at Comenius University. It was truly a privilege to visit your university and to explore the beautiful city of Bratislava as part of our European Study Tour.<br /><br />We thoroughly enjoyed learning about your programs and engaging with you and your colleagues. It was inspiring to see how Comenius University fosters such a vibrant academic community. Bratislava itself was a highlight for me—its rich history, charming streets, and the warmth of its people made the experience unforgettable.<br /><br />Outside of our time together, we loved exploring the cobblestone streets of The Old Town, tasting the national dish, and visiting the castle at night. The snow truly illuminated the beauty this small city has to offer. We truly feel our other travels will not compare to the family like atmosphere Slovakia has created.<br /><br />Once again, thank you for our time together! The knowledge you all provided will take us far“]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>She was a voter for the Golden Globe Awards: Next year I'm visiting Hollywood</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>This year, the Golden Globes were awarded on 5 January. For the first time, you were one of the voters who helped choose the winners. Did the films and actors you voted for actually win?</strong> 
As soon as nominations in each category were announced, I thought the level of objectivity among the voters increased, because they chose the films and TV shows that I voted for. The final results and winners were not entirely in line with how I voted though. I felt that there was an intervention of, let’s say, &quot;life diversity&quot;, which means that the winners had to reflect diverse stories and different minorities. Nevertheless, I'm very pleased that the <em>Brutalist</em> won in the Drama category. It is a the story of a Hungarian architect who tries to make it in America after World War II. Adrien Brody’s Golden Globe for his portrayal was also completely deserved.

<strong>How did you become a voter for the Golden Globes?</strong> 
I have been a film journalist ever since I graduated from university in 2000. For over twenty years, I have regularly been attending film festivals in Cannes, Karlovy Vary, San Sebastián, Berlin, and others. I have an extensive network of contacts with journalists, distributors and <em>publicists</em>, i.e. the people who promote films. Last year, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association which is behind the Golden Globes, decided to expand its member base. They wanted to include journalists living in other countries in addition to foreign film journalists who live in the U.S. They probably got my contact from someone who works in distribution in Slovakia. I got the offer and I accepted it. There are over 300 of us in the association at the moment and each one has the right to vote on the Golden Globes Awards.

<strong>How does the voting work? How many movies did you have to watch?</strong> 
There were at least 500 releases, including films and TV series (some of up to 10 episodes), stand-up performances, and animated films. First, we voted for the nominations in individual categories. Each of us had several votes, and the films were ranked, earning points. Once five nominations were selected in each category, we voted for the winners. In this next next phase we only had one vote each.

<strong>How can you watch so many movies and shows in such a short time? </strong> 
In early June we had an initial Zoom meeting and were given access to a special platform - something like a smaller Netflix or HBO, containing all the nominated releases. They asked us to start watching everything that was on the platform already in June because by the end of the year the number of releases would be so high that we would no longer be able to keep up. Indeed, since October, every time I woke up I had at least 15 notifications on my phone for new movies or shows that were added to the platform in the U.S. while I was sleeping. I had to take a holiday to watch them. Another aspect was that I wasn’t just looking for a good movie or show, but one that was exceptional and deserving of an award.

<strong>Did you receive any compensation for your vote?</strong> 
Being a member of the association is an honorary function, so I didn't receive anything. We were explicitly told not to accept gifts from production or distribution companies and I had to sign a statement that I would not accept &quot;bribes&quot;, or I would be expelled from the association.

<strong>Has anyone tried to bribe you?</strong> 
Not in a direct way, but there were more subtle attempts. I received packages with promotional materials on the releases, and very nice emails describing the filming experiences and various behind-the-scenes titbits to &quot;lure&quot; me to watch that particular release. As voters, we have priority access to filmmakers for interviews. When I received the offer to interview Ewan McGregor, who stars in the show <em>Gentleman in Moscow</em>, which they wanted to get nominated for the Globes, of course I watched the entire series. I found out that it became significantly better after the third episode. Earlier, I would often stop watching a show after two episodes because I found it too weak. I was also receiving email invitations to movie premieres: &quot;Dear Ms. Kúdelová, the premiere attended by the creators will be at such and such cinema on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, you can park at such and such address around the corner.&quot; I also received an invitation to the Golden Globes ceremony.

<strong>Aren't you tempted to go and experience it first-hand?</strong> 
Of course, but this year it was not possible physically or financially. However, me and the SME daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová agreed that next year I will take unpaid leave during the busiest period so I can experience it. I’m interested in the American movie culture rather than the actors or directors, whom I get to see at festivals. If everything goes well, I'll be in Hollywood next winter.

<strong>Did you get to interview any stars as a voter?</strong> 
Some of those with whom we were able to talk included Denzel Washington, Hugh Grant, Robbie Williams, Nicole Kidman, or Colin Farrell. Interviews with association members were usually conducted online or in a hybrid format. An invited group of journalists - both those present at the premiere in Hollywood and those connected via Zoom like me - had the opportunity to ask questions.

<strong>Did you also get to ask your own question?</strong> 
Yes. I have a certain advantage because I don't just write film reviews like many of my colleagues in the association, but I'm also used to interviewing filmmakers. Sometimes that means I'm able to respond more quickly. I also had some exclusive interviews, like with Isabella Rossellini.



<table><thead><tr><th scope="col">Mgr. Kristína Kúdelová </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>is a film journalist, voter of the Golden Globe Awards. She is from Šala, studied French and journalism at the Faculty of Arts of Comenius University Bratislava, and also speaks English, Spanish, Norwegian, Hungarian, and Italian. She has worked in the culture department of the SME daily for over 20 years. She regularly attends film festivals in Cannes, Berlin, San Sebastián and Karlovy Vary. As a member of FIPRESCI, the International Organization of Film Critics, she was a juror at the festivals of San Sebastián, Seville, Montreal and others. She is the author of two documentaries, and in 2021 she published the book ‘Interview’ (with Jana Sundermanová), in which she raises the curtain on encounters with actors, actresses, and film directors. </td></tr></tbody></table>

<strong>You have been writing about film for the SME daily for over twenty years. Your work looks like a dream job from the outside – earning money by watching movies and TV shows, occasionally travelling to a film festival with a red carpet and movie stars posing on it. What is the reality?</strong>
The reality is that not every film deserves to be read about by the reader. As a film journalist, I am responsible for finding the ones that are worth reading about. That takes some time. I watch many more movies than I would like, and I do it mainly in my free time, in the evenings, on weekends. There are days when I actually get up in the morning and start watching movies at home, but I have to stop and take notes... But usually, I'm at work in the office, doing research, writing.

<strong>What is a film festival like from a journalist's perspective? Most people just see the pictures of the stars and celebrities from the red carpet and then read about the winners. Do you also have a chance to walk the red carpet or go to a party sponsored by a luxury champagne or jewellery brand?</strong>
For me, festivals are two work weekends and a whole week with no rest in between. In Cannes, for example, screenings start at 8:30 a.m., the competition film is usually on at 10:00 PM, and screenings go on until midnight. So I run among cinemas, managing to watch about four movies a day. In between there are press conferences, sometimes they offer me someone to interview, and I have to do my preparation. On top of all this, I have to write at least one article and send it to the editor. On some days my only meal is a huge ice cream. I could go to parties, but I would certainly regret it the next day. I could also walk the red carpet, but I don't have time to change.

<strong>Don't you ever feel like you have to force yourself to watch movies?</strong>
Of course. I try not to watch anything during my holidays - or if I do, it’s something I shouldn't even admit to watching - some silliness to relax.

<strong>Can you, as a professional, choose films you want to write about and those that you do not?</strong>
Partly, yes. One example is Marvel films, which I only review very exceptionally. I'm no longer their target group and I don't think I could analyse them in a way that a Marvel fan would appreciate. I also rarely dare to watch horror movies and science fiction is not exactly my cup of tea either. I understand these genres, but I don't feel completely competent in them. I choose films that, for some reason, I feel it is worth my while to review.

<strong>Are you critical when reviewing films?</strong>
When I was younger, I was more radical, more critical, but I guess that comes with being young. Today, I am more forgiving. I want to write about a film in a way that makes people want to go and see it in the cinema. Opinions about a film often differ even among fellow journalists, and I know it's legitimate for someone to like a film while someone else does not like it. I don't want to turn off or discourage anyone from watching a film that might have an audience somewhere. Everyone can see something appealing in a film, something that chimes with their personal experience.

<strong>You have conducted many interviews with actors, actresses, directors and other filmmakers from all over the world, including stars such as Johnny Depp, Catherine Deneuve, Javier Bardem or director Pedro Almódovar. We mostly know them from the silver screen, but what are they like in real life? Do big stars really act like stars?</strong>
I didn't experience a lot of this &quot;star behaviour”. On the contrary, meeting a movie star and talking to them is usually a nice experience. I think that out of the thousands of young people aspiring to be actors, only those who are talented, but also intelligent, hardworking, kind, and equipped with certain social skills, will succeed. You don’t usually become a star just because you are handsome, there is much more behind it.

<strong>Can you remember any extraordinary meetings?</strong>
There was one moment when I sat next to Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Cannes and could ask them questions. And then Quentin Tarantino and Margot Robbie turned up to promote their film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. That’s when I said to myself: Well... I guess as a film journalist this is as much as I can ask for.

<strong>Last autumn at the San Sebastián Film Festival, you took part in a &quot;strike&quot; of film journalists who walked out of an interview with Johnny Depp. What was that about?</strong>
Film journalists like me are in a difficult situation at present as productions and distributors use more and more influencers for promotion. This restricts interview opportunities for traditional journalists. Instead of a 20-minute exclusive one-on-one interview we get 15 minutes among four journalists with three actors. In San Sebastián, originally six of us journalists were supposed to have 25 minutes with Johnny Depp. Eventually, they made us a group of twelve and gave us 15 minutes, while adding two more actors alongside Johnny Depp, in whom none of us were interested. We had a talk among ourselves and told the producers that we were all leaving, and that we were not interested. Within an hour, film magazines like Variety or the Hollywood Reporter wrote about our &quot;strike&quot; and supported us. Film festival directors, some film directors and actors also took our side. They are against turning film promotion into half-minute videos made by an influencer with a star on the red carpet. That would end any discussion about the releases and even the filmmakers themselves don't want that. We'll see how the situation develops. We now have something like our own &quot;trade unions&quot;.

<strong>Do you have any unfulfilled wishes, someone whom you would like to meet and interview?</strong>
I really like Harrison Ford, so him. And the pinnacle of my career would be Bruce Springsteen or Robert Redford. At that point, I would probably say that I could quit. But it's not something that won’t let me sleep at night. Sometimes I need that outside perspective to remind me that what I'm doing is really something beautiful, special, so that I don't just see it as mere work and stress. To stop and remember that this is exactly what I dreamed about when I was in school.

<strong>Did your interest in film start in childhood? Do you remember the first movie you saw at the cinema?</strong>
Yes, even as a child I perceived films in a sensitive way. I don't remember the first movie I saw in the cinema, it was probably Winnetou or some French comedy. But I do remember one of the first profound film experiences, seeing The Mission with Jeremy Irons and Robert De Niro. I spent two weeks processing it.

<strong>Your alma mater is the Faculty of Arts at Comenius University, where you studied journalism and French. Why this choice?</strong>
I enjoyed journalism, I had been the editor-in-chief of the school magazine in high school, and I also won the Štúrovo pero (Štúr’s pen) award with a review of Martin Šulík's film Neha (Tenderness). To increase my chances of being accepted, I added French, which at that time could be studied as a double major. I had already learned some French because my mother was a teacher and translator in French.

<strong>Did you work with films during your studies?</strong>
Yes, very intensively. Our teachers struck the right balance between the freedom they gave us and the amount of studying we had to do. We were given a lot of room to grow. I rented films on videotapes at the Film Institute, read the&nbsp;<em>Cahiers du Cinéma&nbsp;</em>film magazine at the French Institute, I frequented the Áčko Student Film Festival, and in my fourth year I got an internship at a summer film school in Paris. The school was very accommodating and I got the opportunity to combine my hobby with my study. As part of my French classes, for example, I wrote a seminar paper on the Cannes Film Festival. As my diploma thesis, I made a documentary about Rudolf Sloboda, my favourite writer from the time I went to high school.

<strong>What are your memories of the years spent at the university?</strong>
Those were great times. For me, studying at the Faculty of Arts was something magical and I really appreciated it. I loved the building on Štúrova street where the journalism department is located, because we were a community. The building on Gondová street and the central university building on Šafárik square made an impression on me through their uniqueness. I could test my skills as journalist even while at school. If I wasn't completely sure during an exam, I tried to turn the situation around, and be the one asking questions. It worked out a few times and the teachers really enjoyed talking about what they were doing.
I also experienced dormitory life because I stayed at Štúrak for four years, and have great memories of it. I have lifelong friendships from my time at the dormitory and the school.
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			<title>Automated External Defibrillators (AED) available in CU Dormitories</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are 7 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) strategically placed in the dormitories of Comenius University to ensure quick accessibility in case of emergency. These devices can significantly increase the chances of survival in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

<strong>AED Locations:</strong> 
CU Družba
<ul><li>Reception D1 </li><li>Reception D2 </li><li>Reception at Swedish Houses </li></ul>
CU Mlyny
<ul><li>Upper Reception AD A </li><li>Lower Reception AD R </li><li>Reception MI </li><li>SOS Line Office (AD, Block T, Ground Floor, Office No. 15)</li><li>(After the reconstruction is completed, an AED will also be placed at the VB reception.)</li></ul>
<strong>In case of any emergency, call the SOS line: 0918 110 055</strong> 

<strong>Important Information About AEDs</strong> 
Quick response saves lives – using an AED within 5 minutes increases the chance of survival by up to 70%. 
Easy to use – the device provides clear voice instructions, guiding you step by step. 
Prepared to help – dormitory staff have completed first aid training to ensure effective response in emergency situations. 
Your safety is our priority. With AEDs available in dormitories, everyone has the opportunity to contribute to saving lives. 

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			<title>Erasmus student Nika Pušlar: I like to decipher the Slovak language </title>
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			<description>Nika Pušlar is from Slovenia and is studying at Comenius University through Erasmus+. She is in her...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Why have you chosen Comenius University for your Erasmus+ stay?</strong>
My study programme is available at four universities: in Ljubljana, Vienna, Bratislava, and in Budapest. I study Cognitive Science in Ljubljana, and we are required to spend the third semester at one of our partner universities. I am in the second year of my master study and this is my first Erasmus+ stay.
<strong>What do you study at Comenius University?</strong>
I study at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics of Comenius University Bratislava, because this is the faculty that offers a Cognitive Science programme.
<strong>What will your master thesis be about?</strong>
My research is related to pro-environmental change and personal growth in close relationships, with a focus on meaning-making through the use of language. I am trying to research how our close relationships influence us to be more environmentally friendly and how individuals perceive this change, how it happens and how it even can happen.
I am still deciding on the topic of my master thesis. I have a wonderful mentor for the research project I am working on here in Slovakia, so I am thinking about expanding the project into a thesis later, and continue under her mentorship.
<strong>What, in your opinion, are the three major differences between Comenius University and the University of Ljubljana?</strong>
They are not so different - maybe in Bratislava, students live in a large campus which is something I am not used to. In Ljubljana the dormitories are spread around the city. We also have a system of subsidized student meals that enables students to eat at many restaurants and food vendors around Slovenia. Oh, and we don’t have an ISIC card at my university as far as I know, but I have an EYCA student card.
<strong>Is studying in Slovakia different from studying in Slovenia?</strong>
Yes, quite different: the Cognitive Science programmes in the cities that I mentioned earlier have different focuses. Our university focuses on the psychological, philosophical and especially first-person aspects in research while the programme at Comenius University is more about artificial intelligence and informatics. This is also very interesting, but I am not very much into the AI aspect of Cognitive Science.
<strong>Have you already worked with AI?</strong>
No, not really. I did take a programming class at my university, and I enjoyed learning a programming language and logic, but of course it’s not the same thing. But I know I should probably learn about AI to improve my general knowledge, and that is partly why I am here. My brother who studies physics also became very interested in AI lately and I love talking to him, it motivates me.
<strong>Does your programme at Comenius University include practice?</strong>
Yes, my practice is actually my research project under the guidance of my mentor from the Institute for Research in Social Communication of the SAS here in Slovakia.
<strong>How did you do the practical part of your study in Ljubljana?</strong>
I was active in a field of research called phenomenology, which is quite advanced in Ljubljana. I worked with a mentor from a psychiatric clinic. I researched what people were experiencing while watching certain movie clips, and validating them for further fMRI research to learn what states the clips were inducing in them. We were basically asking the question “what is it like to be you” at a specific moment, covering everything from thoughts and their content, through emotions, inner speech, awareness, sensory details, memories, and so on. It was particularly important that we didn’t expect anything specific and really tried to stay with the person’s individual experience.
<strong>What have you discovered?</strong>
Well, the data is still being analysed, but I learnt a lot from the interviews I conducted. What I found fascinating was how differently we can respond to, and experience, the same movie clip. Oh, and also what went through the people’s minds when they got bored while watching. That was quite fun, I realized how fast even a neutral environment can become something that might have an effect on the person under research, and how you mustn’t disregard these sorts of influences.
<strong>What do you like about Bratislava so far?</strong>
It's quite similar to our capital<img name="req_tt_news_33700_bodytext" src="spravodajsky-portal/detail-aktuality/back_to_page/univerzita-komenskeho/article/erasmus-student-nika-puslar-i-like-to-decipher-the-slovak-language/typo3/clear.gif" class="t3-TCEforms-reqImg" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;" alt="" />, which I really like - it is calm and not too populous. Slovak and my mother tongue Slovene are both Slavic languages, and I enjoy trying to decipher your language.
<strong>Do you have a favourite spot in our capital?</strong>
I really like to read in the Bratislava castle gardens and sit in Hviezdoslav square. The Botanical Garden is magical to walk around when it's sunny, especially in autumn. I also went on some hikes around the city.
<strong>Are there any downsides to your Erasmus+ stay in Slovakia?</strong>
Finding a place to stay was difficult and expensive, because many students were left without dorm rooms due to renovations. My friend found the best option in renting a small Airbnb that we now share.
<strong>Can you describe the dormitory situation in Ljubljana?</strong>
Most of the students in Ljubljana that I know either stay with their family or rent rooms in flats. My family lives in Ljubljana, so I can stay at home. Erasmus+ students and Slovene students from other cities or with difficult domestic situation usually do obtain accommodation at dormitories.
<strong>What are you planning to do when you complete your studies?</strong>
I want to take a gap year because in Slovenia we can take a one year sabbatical after our studies while still maintaining all the benefits of being a student, and we can focus on accumulating practical experience and on our thesis. So, I want to develop my thesis and if possible, I want study or work in China for a few months. I studied sinology for my bachelor degree which is why I want to do it - I miss Chinese.
<strong>Why have you chosen Cognitive Science after studying sinology?</strong>
Back in high school, I became really interested in how our culture and our language affect our thinking and the way see the world. I chose Sinology because Chinese is a completely different language system from ours, and also because I knew almost nothing about that part of the world. I found it very fascinating, and I learnt a lot about my own biases. I see Cognitive Science as an extension of that - it involves researching the way we see the world from different perspectives: psychological, linguistic, anthropological, neuroscientific and philosophical. It is very interdisciplinary and open and that was crucial for me.
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			<title>The call for applications for Erasmus+ student mobility</title>
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			<description>The call for applications for Erasmus+ student mobility for study purposes (SMS action) for the...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dear Students,<br />We would like to inform you that the call for applications for Erasmus+ student mobility for study purposes (SMS action) <strong>for the academic year 2025/2026 is now open, with a deadline of February 15, 2025</strong>. <br /><br />Students should submit their applications via the Mobility Online system. The application link can be found on the website: <link https://uniba.sk/en/applications-for-mobilities/>Applications for mobilities</link>, where students will also find instructions for submitting their application.<br />FM CU students can choose from our valid agreements. The list is available on the website: <link en/international-relations/erasmus/erasmus-partner-universities-iia-list/>Erasmus Partner Universities IIA - LIST<br /></link>All necessary information regarding Erasmus mobility is also available on our website: <link en/international-relations/erasmus/erasmus-study-outgoing-students/>Erasmus+ STUDY - Outgoing Students</link>
<strong>The call for the event included an online informational meeting on January 8, 2025, via Teams, which was recorded and can be viewed from the recording.</strong><br /><strong></strong>
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			<title>POISONOUS TOADS WERE SPREADING ALONG THE SILK ROAD. COMENIUS UNIVERSITY ZOOLOGIST CONTRIBUTES TO SURPRISING EVOLUTIONARY FINDINGS</title>
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			<description>Bratislava, 9 January 2025: One of the most invasive poisonous frogs in the world, the Asian...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>The toad that travels the world</strong>
The Asian black-spined toad is commonly found near people and their settlements from Pakistan to eastern Indonesia and often becomes a stowaway on ships or planes. This species has previously been transported to Madagascar and the Wallacea region, an area in Indonesia that is among the world's key centres of biodiversity. In Australia, the species is blacklisted due to a potential ecological threat, similar to that caused by the cane toad (<em>Rhinella marina</em>) brought from South America. Cane toad was introduced to Australia in 1935 to control insect pests on sugarcane plantations. Instead, it has become an invasive species affecting local ecosystems in a negative way. Its poison poses a threat to native predators that are not adapted to its toxins, and its rapid spread and high reproductive capacity have led to the displacement of Australian species. It is assumed that this was also the case of the Asian black-spined toad.
However, using DNA analyses of populations across Asia, scientists have now shown that the Asian black-spined toad is not a single species. &quot;<em>Our research has shown that what we thought to be a single species is actually at least a pair of evolutionarily distinct populations that diverged about 7 million years ago</em>,&quot; explains Dr. Jablonski, one of the study's lead authors. The first species, currently inhabiting the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia, found a new home in the Wallacea region, while the second, originally from Southeast Asia, reached as far as Madagascar.
<strong>Traces of human migration in toad DNA</strong>
Perhaps the most surprising finding is that toads from Indonesia are genetically identical to populations from southern India. However, these countries are separated by thousands of kilometres of land and sea. This suggests that they did not arrive in Indonesia naturally. &quot;<em>They were probably brought there by humans, several centuries or even millennia ago.</em> <em>This must have happened a long time ago, given that they spread throughout the entire Indonesian archipelago and zoologists were already aware of their presence in the early 20th century.</em> <em>What they did not know was that these frogs weren't native there,</em>&quot; says Jablonski. Scientists link this colonization to the Maritime Silk Road, which connected India and Indonesia. The ancient economic ties along this route likely contributed both to the shared history and cultural similarities between Indians and Indonesians, and helped the frogs to spread.
Toads may have been transported intentionally because they represent an important element in Asian culture through their religious or pharmaceutical significance; or unintentionally as stowaways. &quot;<em>It's a fascinating example of how trade, culture and migration in ancient times shaped today's biodiversity</em>,” adds Jablonski.
<strong>Threat to ecosystems and new challenges for nature conservation</strong>
Not only are Asian black-spined toads invasive, but their high toxicity poses a serious threat to many predators, including the largest lizard in the world, the iconic Komodo dragon. The study also points out that Wallacea and Madagascar face different ecological challenges, because each region hosts a different species of the toad. &quot;<em>We should analyse the toxicity of these populations to better predict the impacts of invasions and design effective conservation measures</em>,<em>&quot;</em> Jablonski states.
<strong>Why does it matter?</strong>
The discovery that the Asian black-spined toad consists of two species represents a ground-breaking insight into the evolution of these amphibians in Asia and the dynamics of their invasions. The study also highlights the danger that can arise from the spread of species due to human activity. &quot;<em>To this day we observe the consequences of what our ancestors were doing hundreds or thousands of years ago, and there even weren't 8 billion of them in the world</em>.” concludes Jablonski. The study has the potential to improve our understanding of invasions and to help prevent further biodiversity loss – an issue that is becoming increasingly urgent today.
<em>Dufresnes C, <strong>Jablonski D</strong>, Ambu J, Prasad VK, Bal Gautam K, Kamei RG, Mahony S, Hofmann S, Masroor R, Alard B, Crottini A, Edmonds D, Ohler A, Jiang J, Khatiwada JR, Gupta SD, Borzée A, Borkin LJ, Skorinov DV, Melnikov DA, Milto KD, Konstantinov EL, Künzel S, Suchan T, Arkhipov DV, Trofimets AV, Nguyen TV, Suwannapoom C, Litvinchuk SN, Poyarkov NA.</em> 2025. Speciation and historical invasions of the Asian black-spined toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)<em>. Nature Communications. 16: 298. </em><link https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54933-4 _blank - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54933-4><em>https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54933-4</em></link>
<link https://communities.springernature.com/posts/toxic-toads-on-the-silk-roads-the-surprising-evolutionary-history-of-a-most-wanted-invasive-amphibian _blank - https://communities.springernature.com/posts/toxic-toads-on-the-silk-roads-the-surprising-evolutionary-history-of-a-most-wanted-invasive-amphibian><em>https://communities.springernature.com/posts/toxic-toads-on-the-silk-roads-the-surprising-evolutionary-history-of-a-most-wanted-invasive-amphibian</em></link>
Daniel Jablonski is a recipient of a NextGenerationEU scholarship through the Slovak Recovery and Resilience Facility under project no. 09I03-03-V04-00306.]]></content:encoded>
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