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New publication in Nature Communications: One light pulse escapes from the other while changing its color
Scientists realized a novel effect in silicon based optical waveguide chips which were particularly designed and fabricated for this nanophotonic experiment. more
Forests significantly influence the global mercury cycle
Plants and their leaves are believed to play a key role in intercepting human-made emissions of harmful mercury - according to a new study in the journal Nature Geoscience, in which scientists from the Helmholtz Center Geesthacht (HZG) are involved. more
Challenges along the tidal part of the Elbe and adjacent North Sea
On March 16th, more than 60 regional actors met for the Elbe-North Sea Supersite Workshop in Hamburg to discuss future research projects. more
For the first time in summarized form: New HZG compendium on advances in joining methods
Scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG) are publishing a new textbook on modern metal-plastic hybrid structure joining methods. The work is published by specialist publishing house Wiley and is aimed at students as well as professionals in the engineering sciences. more
Knowledge Compiled for Researching and Protecting Our Coasts
The CoastMap marine geoportal at the Institute of Coastal Research: www.coastmap.org more
Silja Flenner wins Best Poster Award
Silja Flenner was awarded the prize for best poster at the User Meeting of the ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility) in Grenoble. more
Unlocking the Secret of Waves
Wave dynamics are yet to be truly understood because their movement is so rapid and complex. Physicist Marc Buckley from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht now utilises a watertight laser system to, in a sense, freeze the movement of waves to discover how wind energy is transformed into wave motion. From the results, he hopes to gain important insights into how hurricanes are formed and uncover information that can be used to optimise mathematical climate models. more
Better data needed to monitor the impact of air pollution on health and climate
New study published in the Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association. more
In2science #5: For clean water and climate-neutral propulsion
Read more in the fifth issue of our magazine about scientists who want to get things moving. more
New publication: successful Mechanical Testing of Nanowires
With innovative experiments, researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrums Geesthacht and the Technical University Hamburg unravel why tiny metallic structures are extremely strong
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2nd Symposium of Graduate School for Materials Sciences
On Friday, 1st of December, the second symposium of the Graduate School for Materials Sciences took place at the HZG in Geesthacht. more
New analytical tools for engineering materials science
Europe has the world´s best portfolio of Advanced Research Infrastructures (ARIs), serving a wide and dynamic community of tens of thousands of scientists every year. These large-scale and unique facilities enable remarkable insights into materials of all types. The research infrastructures are increasingly becoming a routine tool exploited for industrial R&D. more
10 Science Must-Knows on Climate Change
The document compiles the latest and most important knowledge in climate research, economics, and technology. more
Climate-relevant processes in the ocean: The Eddy Hunt at COP23
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Centre for Materials and Coastal Research (HZG) will be part of the Bonn World Climate Conference (COP23) from 6 to 16 November 2017 at the end of “Science Year 2016*17 - Seas and Oceans”. more