Research news
On these pages you will find a selection of research news from the Leibniz Institutes.
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.
Light-emitting diodes to fight coronaviruses
01/04/2021 · Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für HöchstfrequenztechnikLike bacteria and fungi, viruses can be inactivated by light. A project team is developing special UVC LEDs and is investigating parameters such as wavelengths, irradiation doses and virus habitats.