mastodon 4.7.3The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving grand challenges facing society, science and industry by conducting top-rate research in the fields of Aeronautics, Space and Transport; Earth and Environment; Energy; Health; Matter; and Information.
When the infection is over – but the illness is just beginning. 🦠
Post-infectious diseases such as #LongCovid and #MECFS affect hundreds of thousands.
How Helmholtz research is uncovering causes and creating perspectives 👇
Full article: https://www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/article/when-the-infection-is-over-and-the-disease-is-just-beginning/
We at Helmholtz see Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as a shared responsibility across the entire team. #HelmholtzDiversity
To mark the occasion, we recommend an interview with the spokespersons of our DEI Network: https://www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/article/diversity-equity-inclusion-is-not-the-responsibility-of-a-few-designated-individuals-but-must-be-supported-by-everyone/
... as well as a commentary by Helmholtz President Martin Keller: https://www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/article/wissenschaft-ist-ein-team-sport/
Starting today, there will also be numerous online events throughout Diversity Month that are open to everyone interested in participating: https://www.helmholtz.de/karriere/was-uns-ausmacht/diversitaet-und-inklusion/veranstaltungen-im-diversity-month-2026/
Can the weakened immune systems of older individuals be rejuvenated? Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (@DKFZ@helmholtz.social), HI-STEM, and the Broad Institute have demonstrated that this is possible with an innovative approach. https://www.dkfz.de/en/news/press-releases/detail/mrna-rejuvenates-aging-immune-system-the-liver-as-a-fountain-of-youth
Water is a fundamental basis of life on Earth. One might think that H₂O has been fully explored. But far from it!
Larisa Tarasova from @ufz@helmholtz.social takes you into Helmholtz water research ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0KLDuL41dc
🔬 Helmholtz Annual Review 2025
From neutrino physics and glacier loss to exascale computing, medical innovation and large-scale research infrastructures – 2025 marked major scientific progress across the Helmholtz Association.
👉 Read the full annual review:https://www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/article/helmholtz-annual-review-2025/
Season’s Greetings from the Helmholtz Association! ✨
2025 was shaped by curiosity, strong partnerships, and important research achievements.
Wishing you a joyful transition into the new year. We are excited for an innovative and research driven 2026!
Robin Santra leads the theory group at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science at @DESYnews@helmholtz.social and is Professor of Physics at the University of Hamburg. For our newsletter “Helmholtz Monthly” he answered three questions.
Read the interview in the newsletter: www.helmholtz.de/latest-monthly
Subscribe to the newsletter: www.helmholtz.de/en/monthly
A UN report recently warned of a "global water bankruptcy". In an interview, @ufz@helmholtz.social hydrobiologist Dietrich Borchardt explains the state of the world’s water resources and outlines what challenges Germany faces in protecting surface water and groundwater.
Full interview https://www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/article/water-has-a-democratic-dimension-1/ #WorldWaterDay
Germany has the opportunity to extend its strength as an engineering powerhouse into medicine and the life sciences. Vasilis Ntziachristos explains how this can be achieved using three key levers.
A comment by Vasilis Ntziachristos
https://www.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/article/why-we-must-act-now-in-biomedical-engineering/
Helmholtz president Martin Keller at DLD: Engineering the Energy Transition: Why Science Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xD-jx8M5Y0
What do you actually do at #Helmholtz?
We study systems and fundamental principles—and use them to develop solutions that we encounter everywhere.
Full video: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYAG1MrkEgk