Leibniz Association: News

Effective sanctions
07/21/2025 · Kiel Institute for the World Economy

Sanctions do work — but not all countries are affected equally. A new analysis reveals the vulnerability of individual states.

Wall with people of different ages painted on it

Inner circles influence perception of social division
07/18/2025 · Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research

A new method helps differentiate between perceived and real polarisation.

Sweet discovery
07/17/2025 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

Sugars from the salty ocean are responsible for a large part of the ice nuclei in clouds over the remote oceans of the southern hemisphere.

Butchering 430,000 Years Ago
07/14/2025 · Headerbild Senckenberg Society for Nature Research - Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research

Early humans used a sophisticated combination of techniques and materials to make tools.

Gene for Frailty
06/12/2025 · German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke

A new biomarker could help preserve muscle strength and mobility in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease.

Weak winds key factor in North Atlantic heatwave
06/10/2025 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Researchers identify weak winds and the resulting shallow uppermost layer of the ocean as key drivers of the marine heatwave in 2023.

Corona Without Symptoms
03/17/2025 · Senckenberg Society for Nature Research - Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research

The genome of flying mammals could offer new approaches to medical solutions.

Social research with the smartphone
03/14/2025 · GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences

A new software enables mobile data collection via smartphones. It enables the creation of mobile surveys with complex, time-based playout plans and thus supports the implementation of intensive longitudinal studies.

Pathway to more global climate finance
03/14/2025 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Proven CO₂ reductions in the Global South should be rewarded with massive public grants, researchers say. It would be highly profitable for donor countries due to avoided climate damage.

Insights into PIMS
03/13/2025 · German Rheumatism Research Center Berlin

A new study shows why children become seriously ill weeks after a Covid-19 infection – and how they can be cured.

How reading and arithmetic can prevent cognitive aging
03/12/2025 · ifo Institute

Reading and arithmetic skills do not necessarily decline with age. If used continuously, they can even be kept stable and increased.

The ideal pond for amphibians
03/10/2025 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

Amphibians are highly endangered animals. If you want to protect them, you should preserve, improve or create new ponds.

Male guinea baboon operates a feeder, others watching

Strategic mate choice
03/05/2025 · German Primate Center - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research

Guinea baboons possess information about the skillfulness of conspecifics and use it strategically to their own benefit.

Leibniz sensors set off for the moon
02/25/2025 · Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien

The IM-2 mission is designed to provide clues about water ice on the Moon’s surface. On board: measurement technology developed by Leibniz.

Home visiting programs provide protection
02/17/2025 · Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology

Home visiting programs can improve both child health and maternal well-being in the long term, a new study shows. Particularly significant effects are achieved when care is provided exclusively by midwives.

Endangered superfood
02/17/2025 · Leibniz-Institute DSMZ–German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures

Protein, fibre and vitamin B – chickpeas are rich in nutrients. New findings suggest that the legumes in Germany are under substantial infection pressure, which endangers their cultivation.

People still trust scientists
02/17/2025 · Leibniz Institute for Psychology

Despite oft-repeated claims of a crisis of trust in science, a study shows that most people in most countries have relatively high levels of trust in scientists.

Improved diagnostics for Crohn's disease
02/17/2025 · German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin

An innovative technique analyses intestinal bacteria to identify disease-specific signatures for Crohn’s disease using AI-supported methods and even predict the success of therapy.

The world's strongest material
01/16/2025 · Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics

Stronger than steel, thinner than paper – and extremely conductive: graphene could revolutionize semiconductor technology.

Who pays for climate protection?
01/09/2025 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

While value-added components buffer consumer price changes in wealthier countries, low-income countries face greater challenges.