From Pollutant to Product: Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Useful Chemicals
A German junior research group is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide using sunlight. A new junior research group at the University of Oldenburg, led…
University of Oldenburg News
The University of Oldenburg, officially known as Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, is a public university located in Oldenburg, Germany. Founded in 1973, it is named after the German pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Carl von Ossietzky. The university is recognized for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and its significant contributions to research in fields such as renewable energy, neuroscience, and hearing research. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, attracting students from all over Germany and abroad. The institution also has a commitment to sustainability, evident in its various environmental initiatives and research in sustainable development.
Quantum Magnetoreception: The Evolutionary Secrets of Bird Navigation
A new genetic study suggests that the protein cryptochrome 4 in bird eyes is key to their magnetic navigation abilities, with evolutionary changes highlighting its…
The Lost Secrets of Hazor: Researchers Explore Israel’s Forgotten Mega City
New research project investigates the resettlement history of the Iron-Age city of Hazor in Israel A new research initiative at the University of Oldenburg in…
Scientists Unravel the Unusual Cell Biology Behind Toxic Algal Blooms
A distinctive photosynthetic machinery characterizes a unicellular organism present in algal blooms. What are the cellular mechanisms within a single-celled marine algae species responsible for…
Shining a Light on the Unknown: Breakthroughs in Ultrafast Electron Dynamics
A groundbreaking study by a Swedish-German team has tracked ultrafast electron dynamics with unparalleled precision, opening new avenues in nanomaterial and solar cell research. When…
Chilling Effects: How Cold Weather Alters Kale’s Nutrient Profile
Researchers from Oldenburg and Bremen investigated the effect of environmental factors on genetically different varieties of kale. Kale is widely recognized as a particularly healthy…
“Ubiquitous” – Scientists Discover That the Oceans Release Microplastics Into the Atmosphere
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics. Microplastic particles can be found in the marine atmosphere, even in the world’s most isolated…
Surprising Study: Seemingly Healthy Ecosystems May Already Be on the Path To Decline
A recent study on biodiversity suggests that using species richness alone may not be a reliable metric for monitoring ecosystems. Ecosystems that appear healthy, with…
AMaLiS 2.0: Electrifying New Concept for Lithium-Air Batteries
Research project in Germany aims to improve the stability of this novel battery type. So-called lithium-air batteries, also known as lithium-oxygen batteries, are candidates for…
Researchers Decipher the Inner Workings of a Bacterium
A comprehensive understanding of metabolism enables the prediction of the growth of a crucial environmental microbe. A group led by Professor Ralf Rabus, a microbiologist…
Magnetic Navigation: A Stop Sign for Songbirds During Migration
A new study published on January 27, 2022) in Science Magazine has shed light on how birds navigate back to their breeding site after flying…
Quantum Birds: Breakthrough Discovery on Mechanism of Magnetic Sensing in Birds
Humans perceive the world around them with five senses — vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Many other animals are also able to sense the…
Not Science Fiction: German Physicists Say Traversable Wormholes Possible
German physicists explore the possibility of tunnels in spacetime. Wormholes play a key role in many science fiction films — often as a shortcut between…
Recipe for a Storm: Scientists Generate Realistic Storm Turbulence in the Laboratory
Turbulence is an omnipresent phenomenon – and one of the great mysteries of physics. A research team from Oldenburg has now succeeded in generating realistic…