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The University of Hamburg (German: Universität Hamburg, also referred to as UHH) is a comprehensive university in Hamburg, Germany

Nanoparticles as simple storage devices for hydrogen?

Avoiding ecosystem collapse

From coral reefs to prairie grasslands, some of the world’s most iconic habitats are susceptible to sudden collapse due to seemingly minor events. A classic example: the decimation of kelp forests when a decline of otter predation unleashes urchin population explosions. Three studies published in the Nov. 24 special issue of Philosophical Transactions of the

Avoiding ecosystem collapse

Skyrmion breakthrough could boost hard drive capacities

Scientists at the University of Hamburg have successfully written and erased individual skyrmions for the first time, paving the way to an explosion in magnetic storage capacity. First postulated as a theoretical particle by physicist Tony Skyrme in 1962, skyrmions have resisted giving up their secrets for many decades. Described as a magnetic vortex, a

Skyrmion breakthrough could boost hard drive capacities

Insects inspiring new technology

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What Makes People Stick Together During Good Times and Bad?
Keeping a relationship going when times are good is relatively easy, but what about when times are tough? Neuroscience research provides new answers showing how empathy plays a role.
Hamburg pursues sustainability with a bunker hotel, food halls -- and free kayaks
Researchers from the University of Hamburg are also conducting environmental research at the bunker — you can see the measurement stations at various locations on the roof. Döbber says she hopes they ...
University of Tübingen: Attila Dézsi Wins Barbara Scholkmann Prize for Dissertation on 20th Century Protest Archaeology
This year, the Barbara Scholkmann Prize for Historical Archaeology goes to Attila Dézsi for his dissertation submitted to the University of Hamburg on a topic from the contemporary archaeology of the ...
Which Strains of Tuberculosis Are the Most Infectious?
Many factors increase the risk of contracting tuberculosis from a close contact. One of the best predictors of whether a person will infect their close contacts is bacterial load, measured by a test ...
Scientists discover unexpected behavior in dimers of CO₂ molecules after ionization
An international team of scientists, led by Profs. Daniel Strasser and Roi Baer from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has made an important discovery in molecular physics, revealing unexpected ...

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Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse
Cocaine binds to a specific transporter in the brain that is responsible for regulating dopamine levels. Researchers have studied and described the process, producing new knowledge that may bring us a ...
Erie County Fair: A guide to what's new, what to do and where to see the animals
The Erie County Fair runs Aug. 7-18 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds (5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg). Here's a guide to navigating the fair and some of the programming you can expect this year.
Gut Mitochondria Hold the Key to Balanced Fat Metabolism
"This discovery marks a significant leap forward in understanding ... and Professor Jörg Heeren at the University of Hamburg, report on a new mechanism that regulates the processing and transport of ...
Discovery of a new population of macrophages promoting lung repair after viral infections
Researchers from the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate the lungs after injury caused by respiratory viruses.
Scientists discover unexpected behavior in dimers of CO₂ molecules after ionization
Daniel Strasser and Roi Baer from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has made an important discovery in molecular ... free electron laser at DESY in Hamburg, Germany. The team's innovative ...