Sciences and Techniques

Germany Bridges the Gap

“Germany Bridges the Gap” is the motto of the official inauguration of a new bridge in Germany, the Rügenbrücke. The completion of this seminal structure connecting Stralsund and the island of Rügen will serve as a vital economic stimulus for the entire region and adjoining states. For Germany and northern Europe, it represents a new time- and energy-saving link that strengthens the location’s function as an important hub to Scandinavia, the Baltic and St. Petersburg. more...

German military technology tests aging bridges

Bridges span streets, rivers and train tracks and the collapse of one would be a catastrophe. A new system tests the load-bearing capacity of a bridge in only a few hours. more...

South Korea is turning to German wind power expertise

South Korea has great potential for wind power usage and building windmills is good business for German companies thanks to the German lead in wind power technology. more...

Games Convention in Leipzig is Europe's biggest amusement arcade

«Come play» is the motto: Thanks to a novel concept the Games Convention has become Europe's largest computer games exhibition and a meeting place for manufacturers and players. more...

Miracle romper suit protects babies from cot death

Cot death is the most common cause of death among babies. Researchers have now developed a babygro capable of lowering the risk of such fatalities. more...

Chemical wizardry - water in powder form

«Aerosil 812 S» is a hit with the cosmetic industry. Thanks to dry water, it is now possible to make hair gels that don't stick and creams that aren't greasy. more...

The «beetle» in the body - mini-robots are set to scan the bowels for tumours

A European research project plans to develop robots that can operate in the body. The only non-European partner involved is the Korean Institute of Science and Technology. more...

Robotic walking simulator helps stroke victims get back on their feet

Developed by doctors and engineers in Berlin, the HapticWalker can even simulate stair-climbing, stumbling and skiing. It is now market-ready. more...

New German brain pacemaker to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

German researchers are developing a brain pacemaker for sufferers of Parkinson's Disease. An intelligent device, it will react only when needed. more...

Northern state has head start in offshore wind power

Wind parks in the Baltic Sea off Mecklenburg-West Pomerania could give a giant boost to the economy of Germany's Northeast. more...

Alternative energy - from firewood to solar power

Renewable energy is seen as «the fuel of the 21st century» which is why the European Union is seeking to boost alternative energy sources. Germany is one of the leaders in the field. more...

The «energy mixture» in Germany, the European Union and in selected states

Oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, wind and solar power - the countries of the EU utilise an array of energy sources. In coming years the emphasis is set to change. more...

Economic data shows environmental technology brings growth and jobs

Germany's growing environment industry isn't just a sector with a multibillion-euro turnover, it is becoming increasingly important as an employer too. more...

Car of the future will enjoy a «chat», predicts a Hamburg scientist

At the Technical University (TUHH) in Hamburg-Harburg scientists are working on an intelligent car which will be communicative, responsive to its environment and pedestrian-friendly. more...

Pentagon opposes E-voting despite German encryption efforts

Researchers at the University of Osnabrueck's Foundation for Internet Voting have developed I-vote, an online voting system with the world's strongest encryption. more...

The world's largest Italian dictionary is being compiled in Germany

In the German state of Saarland, Romance philologist Max Pfister has been toiling at his great lexicon for more than 30 years. He's currently on the letter C. more...

This article in Italien

Natural-born pest fighters - a German company breeds them

Katz Biotech near Stuttgart produces natural insect predators such as ladybirds which deal with pests like aphids. more...

A Swedish scientist researches the «Ur-gene»

Where are our roots? Why can we speak? In Leipzig, Swedish genetic researcher Svante Paabo searches for the answers to these key questions. more...

This article in Swedish

On the trail of Martin Luther: An American deciphers mediaeval letters

Daniel Gehrt from Wisconsin came to Germany to follow his passion for the mediaeval period. He now works in Gotha and has learned to speak Early New High German perfectly. more...

A Spanish «super brain» with a head for heights in space

Spanish mathematician Miguel Serrano works for the European Space Agency's Satellite Control Centre (ESOC) calculating flight routes for space probes. more...

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