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The Idea Behind HUMAN PROGRESS (HIPP27 Call)
The HIPP27 HUMAN PROGRESS Call explores how insights from the humanities and social sciences can contribute to research in the natural sciences and help address complex environmental challenges.
Did you know?
Unicellular plankton covers a size range that is comparable to the size difference between a small fish and a city like Oldenburg.
“Faktencheck Artenvielfalt” – and then?
In October 2024 the first Germany wide biodiversity assessment “Faktencheck Artenvielfalt” was published. The HIFMB led the writing process of the chapter on status and changes of coastal and marine biodiversity, their drivers and consequences, as well as options and needs for action to improve its status. The assessment compiled information and data from numerous …
Hiking the Ancient Ocean Crust – Reflections on a Geological Excursion to the Tauern Window
The international seabed is the ‘common heritage of mankind’ (or humankind). In principle then, it your heritage, and mine. It is a place, as global citizens, we have rights to. But is it somewhere we can actually access? How can we enact our rights to the seabed?
Photosymbioses: A Coincidence of Evolution?
The new working group “Photosymbiosis” investigates the coexistence of host animals and algae – the European Research Council provides funding of 1,489,000 euros
Inside COP 16 (United Nations Biodiversity Conference)
Government representatives, international organizations, scientists, NGOs and many more are meeting in Cali, Colombia, until 1 November to develop strategies to protect biodiversity and negotiate concrete measures. Dr Ute Jacob from the HIFMB Transfer Office has an official observer status and is on site in Cali.
A Résumé on the Oldenburg Climate Symposium
The 2nd Oldenburg Climate Symposium was headlined “Climate, People, Ocean” and was meant to be a multidimensional workshop with offerings to scientists, early career professionals, students, policymakers, and the general public. A safe bet for a successful conference is to give excellent researchers the time to develop their ideas in front of the public. We invited eight speakers from near and far to give their personal perspective on the ocean climate connection.
From the Very Small to the Big Picture: A New Era in Microbiology
Microbes were the only life form on Earth for most of the history of our planet. Even today, they still make up the majority of species that are vital to the health of our planet. They produce much of our oxygen, help plants grow, maintain biogeochemical cycles and thus sustain our ecosystems.