Focus The hot topic The Earth is getting warmer, the virus is rife and, more than ever before, science is expected to provide explanations…
Focus Overhasty science Never before have scientists been in greater demand as soothsayers. But half-baked publications harm their reputations.…
Focus You can’t calculate it A conversation with communication scientist Hektor Haarkötter on the rules of online communication – and how best to …
Focus on Germany The Communication Boom Policy makers, scientists and the media want to improve science communication. New ideas and initiatives are in demand.
Humboldtians in private With a full voice Take heart! You don’t need to know anything about music to do shapenote singing. It’s all about taking part and enjoying…
Close up on research Cyprien Verseux, the Martian Air, fuel and drugs – what about if they could all be produced on Mars? A drop of blue-green algae brought from Earth…
Brief enquiries How do planets come from dust? Stars, dust and baby planets are the orbit of astrophysicist Paola Pinilla’s research. With the help of high-performance…
Brief enquiries How do you intend to outsmart invasive ants? They travel the world unnoticed on ships or lorries, hidden in the earth in a flowerpot or in a crate full of fruit. The…
Brief enquiries How do you make professional musicians fit to play again? Suddenly, your fingers start to cramp up while playing or your facial muscles stop doing the things they have done…
Brief enquiries Why should we listen to women when it comes to fighting climate change? Extreme aridity and drought; and when it does rain, it rains so heavily that everywhere is flooded – this is the reality…
Brief enquiries What line does the law take on antisemitism? Time and again, Jewish people in Germany are confronted with hostility and attacks. Politicians promise to tackle…
The faces of the Foundation More than just neighbours Who actually does what at Humboldt headquarters? Who are the people behind the scenes making sure that everything runs…
