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On the pathway to novel hydrogen storage materials
Scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht and their European partners have developed a new chemical system for storing solid hydrogen. The special combination of hydrides allows overcoming some of the most serious drawbacks associated to the use of this class of materials. This represents a real milestone in the development of hydrogen storage technology for mobile and stationary applications. The scientists’ results were published in the renowned journal “Journal of Materials Chemistry” today. more
Research into offshore wind power: Where the wind blows
Using satellite radar images, scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG) are investigating how wind turbines in the German Bight are modifying the wind conditions in the surrounding area. Radar technology has shown these effects up to 70 kilometres behind the installations. Results that may be significant for the optimal siting and operation of future plants. more
Understanding the North Sea
The marine Geoportal coastMap offers a wide range of scientific data and information about the North Sea for experts as well as for interested public. more
The Artic in Transition
For the first time, the UK and Germany have joined forces to investigate the impact of climate change on the Arctic Ocean. more
Research Podcast on Biomaterial Science in Teltow
In a new episode of the Resonator Podcast of the Helmholtz Association, Prof. Andreas Lendlein reports on the work of the Institute of Biomaterial Science in Teltow. more
Knowledge transfer in Climate Services
How to optimize knowledge transfer in Climate Services and better integrate science and practice? Different approaches in transdisciplinary research, their similarities and differences, as well as good quality are the topic of a recently published article: Integrating Research and Practice in Emerging Climate Services – Lessons from Other Transdisciplinary Dialogues. more
Minister Karin Prien opens new laboratory building for magnesium implants
After just a year of construction, the new laboratory building for materials researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG) has been opened on 8 June. more
Second International Baltic Earth Conference in Denmark
About 130 Earth system scientists from 14 countries and different scientific disciplines will meet for the 2nd Baltic Earth Conference in mid-June in Helsingør, Denmark, to discuss past, current and future environmental transitions which the Baltic Sea region will face in the future. more
New concept for structural colors
Scientists of the University of Hamburg (TUHH), the ITMO-University in St. Petersburg and the Helmholtz-Center Geesthacht have developed a novel concept for structural colors more
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
