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Dresdner Radiochemiker konnten zeigen, dass spezielle Mikroorganismen (rosa) im Salzgestein radioaktive Schwermetalle in unlösliche Uranylphosphat-Minerale (grün) umwandeln.
Dresden radiochemists were able to show that special microorganisms (pink) in salt rock convert radioactive heavy metals into insoluble uranyl phosphate minerals (green).

Energy Microorganisms Plant and process engineering

Microbes make nuclear waste repositories safer

Extremely halophilic archaea have a natural mechanism to mineralize dissolved radioactive ions and prevent leaching.

Die Große Wolfsfliege (Dasypogon diadema), ist eine giftige Raubfliege, die auch in Hessen vorkommt und spezialisiert Hautflügler jagt.
The robber fly (Dasypogon diadema) is a poisonous predatory fly that also occurs in Hesse and specializes in hunting hymenoptera.

Chemistry Animals Biodiversity

Targeted pesticides from fly toxins

A German research cooperation has analyzed the toxins of a species of the robber fly and found an underestimated potential for agriculture and pharmaceutical research.

Das Immunsystem des wilden Tabaks Nicotiana benthamiana erfordert einen anderen Proteinkomplex als das der Modellpflanze Ackerschmalwand.
The immune system of wild tobacco Nicotiana benthamiana requires a different protein complex than that of the model plant thale cress.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research

Tobacco defends itself differently

Plant researchers at the University of Halle-Wittenberg have compared the immune response of tobacco with thale cress and discovered surprising differences.

Grünanlagen mit Rasenflächen und Bäumen tun Stadtbewohnern gut – warum das so ist, haben Forscher nun auf neuronaler Ebene untersucht.
Researchers have measured why green spaces are good for us at the neuronal level.

Construction Plants Social sciences

City dwellers profit from green spaces

Lawns and trees are good for people living in the city - neuroscientists from Heidelberg and Karlsruhe have measured how spending time in green spaces affects the well-being of volunteers.

Der gelbe badische Landmais ist eine von rund 5.000 europäischen Landrassen.
There are about 5,000 European landraces.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Getting maize in shape for climate change

Plant researchers from Germany have unlocked the genetic potential of old landraces for breeding robust maize varieties that can withstand harsh conditions caused by climate change.

In Sedimenten der Ostsee haben Tübinger Forscher eine bislang unbekannte chemische Quelle des Treibhausgases Lachgas identifiziert.
In sediments of the Baltic Sea, researchers from Tübingen have identified a previously unknown chemical source of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide.

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New source of greenhouse gas identified

In marine sediments, not only microorganisms but also chemical processes produce nitrous oxide that is harmful to the climate.

Vernonia galamensis besitzt einen hohen Anteil von Ölen, die für die chemische Industrie wertvoll sind.
Ironweed has a high proportion of vernonia oil that is valuable for the chemical industry.

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.

Pflanzensamen wie diese Exemplare der Dahlemer Saatgutbank sind vielfältig, doch gemein haben sie, dass die gelagerten Bestände regelmäßig auf ihre Keimfähigkeit überprüft werden müssen.
Seedbanks have a wide variety of seed, which need to be monitored closely

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.

Xenoglue - Superkleber nach Muschelart

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.

Datenverarbeitung, Analyse und Auswertung der genetischen Altersbestimmung sind in einer einzigen Benutzeroberfläche vereint.
Data processing, analysis and evaluation of the genetic age determination are combined in a single user interface.

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.

Dieser Demonstrator stellt elektrochemische in nur einem Schritt Ethen aus CO2 und Wasser her.
This demonstrator produces ethylene from CO2 and water electrochemically in just one step.

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.

Der Europäische Stör (Acipenser sturio) hat den größten Verlust zu verzeichnen – sein Verbreitungsgebiet ist um 99 Prozent zurückgegangen.
The European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) has suffered the largest loss - its population area has declined by 99 percent.

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Large freshwater fish on the way out

An inventory of life in inland waters reveals a population loss that is twice as high as on land and in the sea.

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Consumables Plants Biodiversity

WWF (2019): Global forest report

According to the "Below The Canopy" analysis conducted by the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), the 455 populations studied shrank by an average of 53% between 1970 and 2015.

So sieht eine kühlschrankgroße vertikale Farm für den Privatgebrauch aus. In der Studie kam sie schlechter an als größere Anbausysteme.
This is what a refrigerator-sized vertical farm for private use looks like. In the study, it was less popular than larger cultivation systems.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Vegetables from next door

One in two consumers is willing to buy products from vertical agriculture, shows a study by the University of Göttingen.

Buchenwälder wie hier auf der Schwäbischen Alb könnten Erdöl als Rohstoff für Carbonfasern ersetzen.
Beech forests such as this one in the Swabian Alb could replace crude oil as a raw material for carbon fibres.

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Carbon fibers from beech wood

In Baden-Württemberg, a research centre is to be established that will develop processes for the sustainable and inexpensive production of high-tech fibres from hardwood.

Landwirte prägen Aussehen und Vielfalt der Landschaft in Europa.
Farmers shape the appearance and diversity of the landscape in Europe.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

EU agricultural policy reform under fire

Environmental and agricultural researchers have analyzed the EU Commission's reform proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy. They have identified significant deficits and presented alternatives.

In diesem Bioreaktor wird die Umsetzung von Abfallplastik zu Wertstoffen erprobt.
This bioreactor is used to test the conversion of plastic waste into valuable materials.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Biotechnological upcycling for plastic waste

Simply recycling plastic? European researchers believe they can do better. By breaking it down and making its building blocks exploitable for bacteria to create valuable resources, a research consortium plans to upcycle plastics. 

Übersicht Forschungseinrichtungen zur Bioökonomie in Deutschland

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2019 Research Survey on the Bioeconomy

In Germany, almost 800 research institutions in the natural sciences and humanities deal with the bioeconomy. Every two years, biookonomie.de contacts these research institutes and asks them about their priorities regarding R&D, their raw materials, industrial applications, financing and number of employees. In addition to the data collected, this year six bioeconomy experts were interviewed about their assessments of the local research landscape.  

Wissenschaftler am LIKAT wollen die künstliche Photosynthese besser verstehen.
Scientists at the LIKAT want to better understand artificial photosynthesis.

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Turning carbon dioxide into chemicals

Rostock chemists use the concept of artificial photosynthesis to produce high-quality hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide.

Die Ecobites schmecken nach Kakao oder Curry - und sind eine nachhaltige Alternative zum Einwegbesteck.
The Ecobites taste of cocoa or curry - and are a sustainable alternative to disposable cutlery.

Food unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Edible cutlery with added flavor

Eat the silverware instead of throwing it away: This idea is being pursued by the start-up Frenvi, which wants to offer an alternative to disposable plastic cutlery with its edible spoons.