On these pages you will find a selection of research news from the Leibniz Institutes.
Is a new banking crisis looming?
07/06/2020 · Halle Institute for Economic Research
The economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic could massively affect the German banking sector. It is anticipated that companies will be unable to repay their loans.
Shaping the energy transition together
07/03/2020 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
From our energy supply to the industry: A comprehensive collaborative project analyzes the impact of policy instruments and develops strategies for shaping the energy transition.
Electrodes from the magnolia tree
07/03/2020 · Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology
Researchers have built electrically conductive and optically transparent electrodes from the leaves of magnolia. The leaf-structure electrodes could be used to design novel solar cells.
Treasure trove of biodiversity
07/01/2020 · Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research
New surveys in Vietnamese Bidoup Nui Ba National Park have revealed surprising mammal biodiversity. Seven of them are threatened with extinction worldwide.
Germ-free with LEDs
07/01/2020 · Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
A newly developed LED irradiation system eliminates germs on critical surfaces such as mobile phones. The device could also be used in the healthcare sector.
Weather affects air pollution
07/01/2020 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research
The traffic density is most significantly responsible for nitrogen oxide concentrations. However, two weather parameters also have a significant impact on air pollution.
Climate scenarios for central banks
06/29/2020 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Climate-related risks can heavily impact economies across the globe. Scenarios are intended to illustrate how exactly and under what conditions these can occur.
Cellular spring cleaning
06/29/2020 · Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie
With the help of a recycling system, cells keep themselves young. But what actually gets this process going? In addition to starvation, osmotic stress can be a trigger, as a study shows.
Why coffee tastes bitter
06/26/2020 · Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology
Caffeine is surely the best-known bitter coffee constituent. However, this stimulating substance is not solely responsible for the bitter taste of the beverage.
Populist governments hedge power
06/25/2020 · Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Populist governments record significantly lower increases in popularity during the pandemic than non-populist ones. Nevertheless, they hedge power – with the help of emergency laws.
From land to water
06/25/2020 · Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research
During the Mesozoic era, the now extinct crocodile relatives thalattosuchians ventured into the ocean after a long semiaquatic phase. This is shown by high-tech CT images.
Ray of hope for endangered species
06/18/2020 · Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research
Researchers have managed to create four embryos of the southern white rhinoceros using assisted reproduction. This was the team's most successful procedure of its kind.
Faster diagnosis thanks to new software
06/17/2020 · Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften – ISAS – e.V.
Lipids are often notorious as fats that make people ill and fat - although they play an important role in the human body. A unique software may be helpful for analysis of all lipids.
A spider named Greta
06/15/2020 · Senckenberg Society for Nature Research
A new genus of spiders from Madagascar is named in honour of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. 'Thunberga' comprises five species of huntsman spiders.
Economic stimulus package for the climate
06/11/2020 · ifo Institute – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research
Economic policy must be examined in terms of its impact on the climate. Otherwise, economic stimulus packages will greatly impede the future achievement of climate targets.
