The History of the Helmholtz Association

The traffic turnaround is stuck in traffic

Clogged roads, traffic jams, unpopular public transport: Germany is still a long way from a real turnaround in traffic. The Corona pandemic is further exacerbating the dominance of the car. Researchers are calling for the privileges for passenger cars to be abolished.

Experienced planner with talent for improvisation

As logistics coordinator of the largest Arctic expedition ever, Verena Mohaupt ensured smooth and safe operations on board the "Polarstern". She enjoyed seeing how her concepts worked out in practice - even though the Corona pandemic threw many plans out of kilter. 

Permanently exhausted after an infection?

COVID-19 can also trigger chronic fatigue syndrome in some infected individuals. How many patients are affected - and why the disease has so far been difficult to recognize and treat.

What does the Corona warning app do?

The Corona warning app has now been available for more than half a year. How is it helping to contain the pandemic, and what new features are planned?

How the virus uses proteins of the cell

How do somatic cells and their proteins interact with SARS-CoV-2 when they are infected by the virus? Young scientists have now published the world's first publication on this subject. Mathias Munschauer, one of the lead authors, explains how this could lead to new treatment approaches.

"The next ten years are crucial"

Since October 2020, Katja Matthes has been head of the Kiel Research Center GEOMAR. The sports enthusiast and climate scientist is convinced that the oceans can contribute much more to climate protection. In a pinch, they need a little help.

The next big step

Modern science is almost inconceivable without supercomputers. Two new computers in Jülich and Karlsruhe are now setting new standards - and are already prepared for technologies that do not even exist yet.

"Creativity and new ideas get us through the crisis"

Stress, anxiety and depression are on the rise in the Corona pandemic. To protect the mental health of people, families and sufferers, we need social exchange, creative ideas and more courage.

"The pressure of suffering is enormous"

Experts estimate that up to 70 percent of COVID-19 patients suffer from smell and taste disorders. We spoke with Kathrin Ohla from the Jülich Research Center about an underestimated symptom.

How effective are room air filters?

Whether at school, kindergarten, the cinema, restaurant or at the doctor's office: Wherever many people gather inside, the risk of infection is particularly high. Researchers are therefore developing ventilation systems to reduce the uncontrolled spread of aerosols contaminated with viruses and bacteria.