German-Uzbek cooperation brings researchers together. Researchers from 14 countries will meet in Nukus, Uzbekistan, from April 15-22, 2024 for the second Central Asian Dust Conference. The conference is organized in…
Modern biology textbooks assert that only bacteria can take nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into a form that is usable for life. Plants that fix nitrogen, such as…
German-French project aims to manipulate tiny magnets with light. Spintronics is considered a seminal research field in physics. It promises faster electronic components, more delicate sensors, and new approaches for…
Many kidney diseases are manifested by protein in the urine. However, until now it was not possible to determine whether the protein excretion is caused by only a few, but…
New study confirms that even the simplest marine organisms tend to be individualistic. Sport junkie or couch potato? Always on time or often late? The animal kingdom, too, is home…
The optical industry almost completely relies on mechanical processes in its process chains. This, however, could soon change. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is pushing ahead…