News from the University of Potsdam
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Detecting abrupt transitions – be it in ocean heat or financial markets
From stock indices to sea surface temperatures, a lot of relevant data comes in the form of time series. Reliable detection of abrupt transitions such... more
Nature Conservation from Space – Researchers develop new methods for monitoring protected areas
Earth is being increasingly observed, measured, and photographed. Satellites orbiting our planet at altitudes of hundreds to a thousand kilometers are... more
In Her Element – Why thallium and other trace elements are becoming a problem for the environment and what can be done about it
They are everywhere: in the soil, in the water, and sometimes even in the air, albeit often in such small quantities that they are hardly traceable.... more
Fishing for DNA – A drilling core reveals the history of an entire ecosystem
How wild horses and chickens were bred thousands of years ago, which species were closely related to the long-extinct European straight-tusked... more
Old as the Hills and Still in Top Form – Cyanobacteria are survival specialists – and the research focus of Elke Dittmann
It could have all turned out differently. Looking back, Prof. Dr. Elke Dittmann attributes her success in becoming Professor of Microbiology at the... more