Climate-neutral marine fuel from wastewater
On March 24, the first demonstration plant that converts biogas from wastewater into climate-neutral methanol was put into operation on the site of the Mannheim sewage treatment plant.
Dye molecules of photosynthesis imitated
Würzburg researchers have synthesized four dye molecules from photosynthesis in plant cells and thus artificially recreated one of the first steps of the natural metabolic pathway.
Microalgae as biohybrid microswimmers
Max Planck researchers have functionalized microalgae with chitosan and magnetic nanoparticles in such a way that the movement of the unicellular organisms can be controlled - even through human tissue.
Protecting vineyards from soil erosion with an app
As part of an EU project, researchers at Trier University are developing digital solutions to advise winegrowers on soil protection.
Hormones control interaction between plant and root fungus
A team led by Max Planck researcher Caroline Gutjahr from Potsdam has been able to clarify how plants control the symbiosis with fungi under stress conditions.
