The Humboldt Code
He was an obsessive networker, a daredevil and a marketing genius. The reports on his travels and adventures earned him star status. Today, the Prussian scholar is still revered. On the secret of an eternal idol.
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He was an obsessive networker, a daredevil and a marketing genius. The reports on his travels and adventures earned him star status. Today, the Prussian scholar is still revered. On the secret of an eternal idol.
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
He was an obsessive networker, a daredevil and a marketing genius. The reports on his travels and adventures earned him star status. Today, on the 250th anniversary of his birth, the Prussian scholar is still revered. On the secret of an eternal idol.
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
The biologist, Martin Wikelski, studies animal migration – from space. In his project ICARUS, he collects the data from animals fitted with GPS transmitters.
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Press Release
21/2025
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation welcomes top international talents from 25 countries.
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
Researchers, food giants and startups – they are all searching for tomorrow’s food.
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Press Release
14/2025
Twelve international participants from science, the media and civil society will be in Brandenburg and Berlin until mid-September to examine the future of our food.
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The Foundation as an employer Application platform Job vacancies subscription You and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – an excellent connection. We sponsor outstanding researchers, regardless of
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
The number of overweight people in the world is increasing rapidly. Matthias Tschöp is searching for a drug to curb our voracious appetite and improve our metabolism.
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A who’s who of the people behind the scenes at the Humboldt Foundation.
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