The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organization, comprising multiple research centers focused on addressing major challenges in society, science, and industry. One prominent institution within this network is the Helmholtz Centre, which typically specializes in a particular field of study such as health, energy, environment, matter, or aeronautics and space. These centres are dedicated to pursuing the Helmholtz Association’s goal of conducting top-level research to understand complex systems that contribute significantly to the well-being of society. They do so through interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a unique approach that integrates fundamental research with practical applications. Each Helmholtz Centre plays a critical role in advancing knowledge, developing new technologies, and providing scientific solutions to critical global issues.
New findings indicate East Antarctica began glaciating 34 million years ago, unlike West Antarctica which remained ice-free longer. The study emphasizes regional differences in Antarctica’s…
Scientists have proposed a new nucleosynthesis process, the νr-process, which may explain the origin of rare isotopes in the solar system. A new nucleosynthesis process…
With satellite data and machine learning methods, it is possible to identify and locate 15 forms of land use – from the cultivation of various…
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking two-dimensional model to study neuromuscular diseases, enabling efficient drug testing and enhanced understanding of diseases like spinal muscular atrophy and…
Large international study combines satellite and ground data. Natural carbon reservoirs will play a major role at the COP28 world climate conference in the United…
The field of quantum computing is rapidly advancing, but as quantum computers increase in size and complexity, they become less like a tool and more…
The study examines the connection between salinity, ocean currents, and climate. Researchers from Dalhousie University in Canada, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Alfred…
Recent research reveals that volcanic activity 56 million years ago emitted a higher amount of methane than previously estimated. Approximately 55 million years ago, the…
An international research team led by GEOMAR reconstructs the worldwide colonization history of the most widespread marine plant. Seagrasses evolved from freshwater plants and use…
Until now, certain biomarkers, the “protosteroids,” have been overlooked as fossil witnesses to primordial life. Newly discovered biomarker signatures point to a whole range of…
Research conducted by the UFZ and Aarhus University provides new insights that challenge the prevailing theory on the ecology of shallow lakes. According to the…
The impact of PET particles on zebrafish was examined by researchers. PET, the plastic commonly used to manufacture bottles, is a widespread presence in our…
Melosira arctica has ten times higher concentration of plastic particles than surrounding seawater. The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times…
In the depths of the ocean, along tectonic plate boundaries, hydrothermal vents emit hot fluids. These fluids lack oxygen and are rich in metals like…
Visibility of Stars in the Night Sky Declines Faster Than Previously Thought This is shown by a study in the journal Science based on a…
Research shows that only ambitious climate protection measures can still save a third of the tundra. Temperatures in the Arctic are climbing rapidly as a…
In a new study, an international team of researchers investigates the atmosphere as a relevant source of plastic pollution in our planet’s waters. According to…
In a remote area, a mix of geophysical methods identifies magma transfer below the seafloor as the cause. Even off the coast of Antarctica, volcanoes…