
Research news
Cultural heritage as a factor for quality of life
01/27/2021 · Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional DevelopmentWith their historical centres, many towns and small cities in Germany and Europe have a unique quality of life. A list of relevant indicators ensures that this is more easily recognized.
White turns into (extreme-)ultraviolet
01/26/2021 · Max-Born-Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse SpectroscopyResearchers have developed a new method to modify the spectral width of extreme-ultraviolet (XUV) light. Its generation is interesting for applications such as electron spectroscopy.
Electricity from the house wall
01/21/2021 · Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional DevelopmentRoofs are not the only suitable places for installing photovoltaic modules to generate electricity from the sun’s rays. Facades could also play a much more significant role in Germany’s energy transition.
Website of the German Nagoya Protocol HuB goes online
01/19/2021 · Leibniz-Institute DSMZ–German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell CulturesThe GNP HUB project sees itself as a contact point and source of support for academic researchers in Germany. The information is aimed at both newcomers and experienced researchers.
Guinea baboons grunt with an accent
01/07/2021 · German Primate Center – Leibniz Institute for Primate ResearchScientists analyzed the sound structures of Guinea baboons to shed light on the evolution of vocal learning and were able to show a modification of their call in multi-level baboon society.
Drought of the century in the Middle Ages
01/06/2021 · Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern EuropeThe published study investigates the rapid climate change in the early 14th century and its effects on late medieval Europe. The findings also display similarities to the 2018 weather anomaly.