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Plankton in the Tidal Current
Is tide an influencing factor for the primary production of plankton? Model calculations for the North Sea show a connection. more
Black Sea: New Structure
Warmer winters are starting to alter the structure of the Black Sea, which could foreshadow how ocean compositions might shift from future climate change, according to new research. more
Climate Change and Land: An IPCC special report
on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems more
How stressed are coastal seas by humans and climate?
Coastal resercher on Expedition with research vessel SONNE to the South China Sea more
GERICS Director Daniela Jacob named top expert on EU Mission Board
The European Commission (EU) appoints esteemed experts to five Europe-wide research and innovation missions. more
Strategies for a sustainable usage of the North Sea
New interdisciplinary project SeaUseTip targets potential tipping points in the socio-ecological system of the North Sea and develops preventive management measures more
Wireless microengine made from a twisted fibre
Scientists from the Université de Bordeaux and the HZG have developed a highly efficient micromotor that also serves as an energy storage device. more
International Summer School
Marine phytoplankton diversity observation: innovative methods and industrial applications more
Pushing the safety of degradable magnesium implants even further
The first MgSafe project meeting with the students on board took place in Oslo, Norway, from 17 to 21 June. more
Detektivarbeit in der Nordsee:
MOSES Sternfahrt 2: "Hydrologische Extreme" mit Forschungsschiffen und Online-Modellen zu Strömungssimulationen überprüfen. more
Meeting of data science specialists in Geesthacht
Around 75 experts are expected at the HZG for the 4th Data Science Symposium on 20 and 21 June 2019. more
Physics World webinar - Attendees can join for free
Research from the Institute of Biomaterial Science on the design of multifunctional materials will be featured in a Physics World webinar on Monday 17th June 2019, 15:30 CEST. more
Franco-German climate research initiative
“Make Our Planet Great Again” supports HZG coastal research with 1.5 million euros more
Amber fossils in X-ray light
50-million-year-old larva of the order Strepsiptera was examined by materials researchers of the Helmholtz Centre Geesthacht more