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MPR 1 /2004
MPR 1 /2004
Viewpoint
Two and a half thousand years ago in ancient China, the various abilities of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish were exhibited in
the zoological garden called the "Park of Intelligence"
the zoological garden called the "Park of Intelligence"
Physics & Astronomy
Rationality and spirituality – two poles of thought that in no way exclude each other. The "Herbstschule für Hochenergiephysik"
has been demonstrating this for more than thirty years.
has been demonstrating this for more than thirty years.
Material & Technology
Cooking is hot stuff: The goings-on in pots and pans, marinades and mayonnaise is fascinating chemistry and physics. So it’s no surprise that some bon-vivant scientists turn their kitchens into labs – like Thomas Vilgis.
Environment & Climate
Once released, slowly degrading chemicals from agriculture or
industry often set off detrimental effects in the environment.
The danger posed by such substances depends not only on
their chemical properties but on several factors.
industry often set off detrimental effects in the environment.
The danger posed by such substances depends not only on
their chemical properties but on several factors.
She is a biologist who studies the ecosystem Earth and
in her daily work focuses on both the climate and science
management: Almut Arneth thinks and works with an
interdisciplinary approach.
in her daily work focuses on both the climate and science
management: Almut Arneth thinks and works with an
interdisciplinary approach.
Culture & Society
The ability to follow an argument, absorb information and so
make a decision is a skill that must be learned. Psychologist
Gerd Gigerenzer is researching the causes of false reasoning
and misjudgment.
make a decision is a skill that must be learned. Psychologist
Gerd Gigerenzer is researching the causes of false reasoning
and misjudgment.
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