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Improved Forecasts for Surface Currents
Scientists from the Institute of Coastal Research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht are introducing a new data analysis method that enables more precise surface current estimates in the German Bight. The details will be published in the Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology. The work stems from a co-operation with the Institute of Oceanography at the University of Hamburg. This method particularly improves planning measures in the event of disasters. more
"There are still many open questions" - Interview with Marcus Reckermann about the Baltic Earth programme
"There are still many open questions" - Interview with Marcus Reckermann about the Baltic Earth programme more
Gründung des Netzwerks Küstenforschung gibt wichtigen Impuls für Schleswig- Holstein
Zusammenschluss der vier großen Akteure zum „Netzwerk Küstenforschung Schleswig-Holstein“ more
Reversible shape shifters sensitive to temperature variations between room and body temperature
Research results presented in the journal Macromolecular Rapid Communications more
3D-architectured hydrogels guide regeneration of critically sized bone defects
For the first time research results presented in the journal Advanced Materials more
“The Coast in Focus” App Now Available
With the arrival of the interactive COSYNA app, “The Coast in Focus", users can obtain real-time data on wave height, water temperature or salinity from the COSYNA measuring stations directly on their tablets. more
Professor Regine Willumeit-Römer now heads the “Metallic Biomaterials” division
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht: Professor Regine Willumeit-Römer now heads the “Metallic Biomaterials” division. more
Everything in Flow
"Practical Polymer Rheology” is the topic of the Geesthacht Polymer Days, held on the 18th and 19th of November 2014, at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG). Rheology refers to the study of flow and deformation of materials. Read the interview here with the organiser and HZG Department Head Dr. Ulrich Handge. He discusses his research, the connection to rheology and the topics of the two-day workshop. more
Between verbal skirmish and compromise
On behalf of the Climate Service Center 2.0 (CS2.0), the first comprehensive literature report on the topic of transdisciplinarity has emerged. The research’s necessity is clear: stakeholders from the most differing scientific and social groups meet to engage in dialogues on issues such as energy policy, the deepening of the Elbe River or on climate change adaptation. more
Stainless Steel Instead of Gold
The Department of Hybrid Material Systems at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG) was successful in securing joint funding from the Helmholtz Society and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Twenty-three applications were submitted in all, of which five were chosen for funding with a Helmholtz-China Joint Research Group (HCJRG). more
Our Winter Storms are so far not influenced by Climate Change
While extreme heat waves are certainly connected to climate change, this clear link in regards to other extreme events, such as heavy rains, droughts and storms is not as recognizable. This insight has now been published in the international report "Explaining Extreme Events of 2013 from a Climate Perspective." In the report, twenty international research groups highlight the causes of sixteen extreme weather events that occurred globally in 2013. Dr. Frauke Feser and Professor Hans von Storch from the Institute of Coastal Research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht are among the authors of the internationally recognized publication. more