16.08.2019 News
Chemistry Plants Chemistry
Green chemistry from ironweed
A German-Ethiopian research cooperation aims to develop catalysts for the sustainable use of fatty oils from the seeds of Vernonia galamensis.
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19.08.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biodiversity
Rapid test monitors aging of seeds
Dead or alive? Plant researchers at the University of Osnabrück have developed a method that can save seedbanks a lot of time and effort.
12.08.2019 Success story
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Mussel style superglue
Scientists in Berlin have developed an adhesive protein inspired from mussels and are able to produce the substance from reprogrammed microbes. The adhesive can be used as superglue to treat wounds and bone fractures.
15.08.2019 News
Pharmaceutical industry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
DNA test shows biological age
Using epigenetic markers in the genome, Fraunhofer researchers can deduce the biological age of a cell sample. The software used is based on AI algorithms.
29.08.2019 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Electrochemical cell recycles CO2
Fraunhofer researchers are developing processes and catalysts to produce chemicals and fuels from carbon dioxide. They have now demonstrated ethylene synthesis.
12.11.2019 News
Chemistry unspecific Agriculture sciences
Pesticides: even low doses harmful
Pesticides pose greater risks than previously thought: Helmholtz researchers have shown that pollutants can affect sensitive people and ecosystems even at very low concentrations.
05.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Animals Agriculture sciences
Insects disappear faster than suspected
In Germany, most insect groups are affected by species extinction - and more so than previously assumed, as a study led by the Technical University of Munich shows.
13.11.2019 News
Pharmaceutical industry Animals Materials sciences
As strong as mother-of-pearl
Researchers have shed light on the structure of nacre in mussels, paving the way for break-resistant ceramic materials.
19.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Gentle weed control
Researchers from Bonn are hoping to gently optimize weed control in the cultivation of medicinal plants in order to avoid contamination.
20.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Forestry
Making fiberboard from hardwood
In addition to softwoods, low-value hardwoods are also suitable for the production of fiberboard. This has been demonstrated by Fraunhofer researchers.
15.11.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Genome Editing: EU to review judgment
The European Council calls on the European Commission to investigate how the handling of genome-edited plants is to be regulated in future.
25.11.2019 News
Machine and plant engineering Microorganisms Plant and process engineering
More efficient wastewater treatment
Sewage treatment plants often require a lot of space. The Ruhrverband is piloting a new process that saves 30% electricity and also reduces space requirements and operating costs.
20.11.2019 News
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EIB goes green
The European Investment Bank will stop financing fossil energy projects from the end of 2021. Future funding will focus on clean energy innovation, energy efficiency and renewables.
28.11.2019 News
Pharmaceutical industry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Oceans yield new antibiotics
Researchers have discovered a new source of antibiotics in the ocean. Planctomycetes are a marine phylum that has previously attracted little attention.
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25.11.2019 Interview
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New solutions to reduce packaging waste
Together with partners from business and municipalities, Frieder Rubik is looking for new strategies to minimize the use of plastic packaging in retail.
02.12.2019 News
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Deforestation and fertilizer change water ecosystems
Aquatic plants that use hydrogen carbonate as a carbon source are increasingly displacing those that use carbon dioxide.
02.12.2019 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
How land plants control stress
How land plants cope with stress is not primarily controlled by hormones. An international team of researchers found out that a gene set regulates the process right off the bat.
29.11.2019 News
Consumables Plants Materials sciences
Bamboo dishes: Beware of heat!
Not every bamboo coffee-to-go cup is suitable for hot food: Products made with synthetic resin release toxic substances, warns the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.
09.12.2019 News
Textiles Waste Materials sciences
New textiles from old fibers
In the DiTex pilot project, a research team is focusing on recycling fabric fibers and on intelligent labels.
12.12.2019 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Bacteria adapted to feed on CO2
Bioengineers have reprogrammed E. coli bacteria so that they can use CO2 as a carbon source.
04.12.2019 News
Chemistry Plants Agriculture sciences
Clariant: Cosmetics from roots
Clariant has secured access to a unique technology through a strategic partnership with Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT): The French company extracts certain plant ingredients from roots.
17.12.2019 News
Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Fungus supplies herb with active substance
The Tatarinow's aster is well-known for its medicinal properties. However, a recent study shows it is a special fungus which produces the sought-after active ingredient astin.
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Life cycle assessments: making sustainability measurable
Life cycle assessments, or LCAs, are a key component of holistic environmental and sustainability assessments of new materials, processes and products. This dossier explains how such LCAs work in the field of bioeconomy and illustrates this with practical examples.
Thu, 09/25/2025 - 12:00 In-depth report
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Agroecology
Agroecology stands for an approach that combines agricultural production with ecological principles, focusing on natural cycles, biodiversity and regional resources. Read more in this short report.
Wed, 10/15/2025 - 12:00 In-depth report
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New protein sources for tomorrow’s diet
With the world’s population growing and the rising demand for animal-based foods putting pressure on natural resources, the search for alternatives is becoming increasingly urgent. This dossier explores what the protein supply of the future might look like and highlights the initiatives supported by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) in this area.
21.10.2025 Success story
Food unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
Edible scaffolds for cultivated meat
To meet the world’s growing demand for sustainable meat alternatives, the start-up Innocent Meat and the University of Rostock have teamed up in the ZUKUNFT project. Their goal: to develop a process chain to further advance the industrial production of cell-based meat.
18.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Bayer is funding sustainable farming
As part of their initiative Bayer ForwardFarming the pharma company is now funding their fifth sustainable farm – this time in the Netherlands.
19.05.2017 News
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Halle: Focus on circular bioeconomy
The sixth International Bioeconomy Conference in Halle put a spotlight on novel innovations for a bio-based economy. This year's partner country was France.
23.05.2017 News
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Clariant to merge with Huntsman
A billion-dollar merger is occuring in the chemical sector: Clariant is planning to merge with US company Huntsman. Their headquarters will be in Switzerland.
23.05.2017 News
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Upcycling startup receives Innovation Award
The Hamburg-based startup Bio-lutions uses fibres from agricultural plant waste to manufacture packaging materials. They won the award at a conference on bio-based materials in Cologne.
26.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
High-tech herbs for your kitchen
Growing fresh herbs in a smart greenhouse in your kitchen: Munich-based startup Agrilution receives millions from investors Osram and Tengelmann.
31.05.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Global Soil Week: Focus on fertile ground
The role of soils within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals was discussed during the Global Soil Week. Roughly 300 experts met in Berlin for this conference.
30.05.2017 News
Consumables Waste Social sciences
Reusable designer bags to combat plastic waste
A recycled bag produced in a marine animal design: Therewith a german-indonesian researcher initiative aims to fight against plastic waste. Now they started a crowdfunding campaign.
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Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Farming in the digital age
The Brandenburg farmer Robert Hagemann always has his office with him, albeit on his smartphone. These and other digital assistants facilitate his work out in the fields, in the stables or at the biogas plant.
31.05.2017 News
Agriculture and forestry Animals Biodiversity
DNA make-up determines behaviour of bees
Researchers at Hohenheim University deciphered the origin of differing behaviours between honey bees. Specific chromosomal structures define how they experience their surroundings.
01.06.2017 News
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Green Awards for turning old bread into plastic bags
The annual EU Green Week 2017 hosted the Green Awards in Brussels. Innovations that turn bakery waste into biofilms and separate salt from water were awarded.
07.06.2017 News
Food Animals Biodiversity
Size-selective fishing shapes evolution
Size-selective fishing influences genetic traits of fishes within only a few generations. This is the result of a long-term experiment of German und Finish evolutionary biologists.
08.06.2017 News
Food Plants Agriculture sciences
Sugar beet: Danish relatives deliver resistance gene
The viral disease rhizomania is a severe sugar beet pest. In Danish relatives of beets researchers have identified a powerful resistance gene.
09.06.2017 News
Energy Waste Energy technologies
Biocoal from organic waste as energy source
German engineers transform biowaste into high quality biocoal. In a second step syngas is generated to produce electricity.
13.06.2017 News
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New naming regulations for revived mammoth
Advances in biotechnology have paved the way for resurrection biology. But naming the “new-old” species might be tricky according to German law experts.