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Chemistry . Material Sciences
A Material That Keeps Its Cool When Hot
October 22, 2010
A great deal of energy could be saved if turbines and combustion engines operated at higher temperatures than they currently do. Ceramic high-temperature materials make this possible. [more]
Particle Physics . Quantum Physics
Atomic Nuclei in the Balance
October 20, 2010
Weighing atomic nuclei helps to answer far reaching questions in physics. As an example, how stars produce elements. However, to measure the mass of short-lived atomic nuclei scientists need to make use of sophisticated devices. [more]
Evolutionary Biology . Genetics
Modern man meets Neanderthal
October 15, 2010
Ten years after analyzing the human genome scientists have unravelled the DNA of the Neanderthals. The result: Homo sapiens and Neanderthals intermingled. Thus, there is a bit of Neanderthal in most of us. [more]
Cultural Studies
Frankfurt - Networking cultural diversity
August 10, 2010
The city of Frankfurt is a cultural melting pot. Scientists examine how people with over 170 different nationalities live together and integrate themselves into society. [more]
Cell Biology . Plant Research . Structural Biology
Chaperones fold Rubisco
August 01, 2010
Rubisco binds carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. Now researchers have revealed how the protein is formed [more]
Behavioural Biology . Neurosciences
The singing of zebra finches
June 01, 2010
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen measure the electrical signals employed by the neurons of the brain to control singing [more]
Cell Biology . Developmental Biology . Medicine
Induced pluripotent stem cells - from specialists to allrounders
March 04, 2010
Behavioural Biology . Cognitive Science
Dogs can read thoughts
March 01, 2010
Dogs recognize humans as individuals having their own perceptions and feelings [more]
