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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
High Performance Computer for Climate Research in Hamburg
Agreement on long-term financing of DKRZ's climate computer signed more
Second Hamburg Climate Report:
What do we know about climate, climate change and its effects in Hamburg and Northern Germany? more
HZG awarded Magnesium Award 2017
The prize, endowed with 5,000 euros, is awarded to materials researcher Dr. Jiehua Li from the Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria. more
The Wadden Sea and the Elbe Studied with Zeppelin, Drones and Research Ships
The 21st of September, 2017, marks the start of a special Wadden Sea and Elbe expedition under the leadership of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG). more
In the right place at the right time
The Helmholtz Association is setting up a flexible, mobile measuring system for Earth observation more
Six German-Russian Research Groups Receive Three Years of Funding
Up to EUR 130,000 per year respectively from the Helmholtz Association’s Initiative and Networking Fund for Research on Magnesium Implants more
Nitrogen Cycle in Coastal Waters
Nitrogen compounds are an important factor in the production of algal biomass. The team led by biologist Kirstin Dähnke from the Institute of Coastal Research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht has been carrying out extensive Elbe nitrogen measurements for this reason. more
Metal Granules and Modelling
The current issue of the magazine of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht can be ordered from us now. An interactive online edition can be found below. more