Judith Glück in conversation with Nicole Dittmer Openness and willingness to embrace other perspectives – two factors that belong to wisdom. (Unsplash / Faye Cornish) The oldest, the wisest? This is not the case, says Judith Glück. The psychologist has been researching wisdom for years, which does not necessarily increase with age. In order for […]
Martin Mair in conversation with Stephan Karkowsky Politicians want to offer a vaccination offer to all children aged twelve and over – Stiko does not currently recommend vaccinating children in general. (imago / Sven Simon) The Standing Committee on Immunization is supposed to advise policy. Now, however, state and federal government health ministers have ignored […]
By Niklas Anbauer The idea of Gaia – a useful fix against the dangerous overestimation of the human ego. (imago / Panthermedia / Greyjoy) When we think of “us”, we think of our family, our society, perhaps all of humanity – but shouldn’t we think more of us in the face of the climate crisis? […]
By Henri Bernhard Simplifying plant identification: that was the basic idea of the app, explains biologist Jana Wäldchen. (Unsplash / Pascal Debrunner) An app that recognizes plants in seconds: with “Flora Incognita” anyone can make a real impression on their next walk – without their knowledge. At the same time, searching is also supported while […]
By Carina Schroeder Antidepressants can help fight depression, but are not a substitute for treatment. (imago / Pascal Fossier) Professional associations and health insurance companies report an increase in depressive symptoms during a pandemic. Either way, the number of prescriptions for antidepressants has been increasing for years. Their effect is not undisputed. “The first time […]
Jürgen Dollase in conversation with Eckhard Roelcke Endangered houses and vines: the viticulture of the Ahr valley has suffered serious damage. (imago-images / Future Image / Christoph Hardt) Many winegrowers in the Ahr Valley were severely damaged by the floods two weeks ago. Overview of the importance of the vineyard in the Ahr Valley and […]
By Christoph Kersting Climate test facility at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Bad Lauchstädt: The building looks like a greenhouse. (picture alliance / dpa / Sebastian Willnow) Global warming is making the weather more extreme. Scientists are studying what this means for the agriculture of the future in a world-unique field trial in […]
By Volkart Wildermut “We are not one me, but several, perhaps several ego states,” writes Gerhard Roth. (Suhrkamp / Deutschlandradio) In his latest book “Über den Menschen”, Gerhard Roth takes stock. A thesis: wanting to recognize your true self is hopeless. The neuroscientist and philosopher, however, lacks evidence. There is no “I”, no “free will”, […]
Eva-Maria Bitzer in conversation with Axel Rahmlow Vaccination protects very well against severe changes in Covid-19. Yet many do not know if they want to be vaccinated. (Unsplash.com / Towfiqu barbhuiya) Many are reluctant to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Dr Eva-Maria Bitzer advises anyone who advocates for vaccination and wants to convince these people to […]
By Henri Bernhard Simplifying plant identification: that was the basic idea of the app, explains biologist Jana Wäldchen. (Unsplash / Pascal Debrunner) An app that recognizes plants in seconds: with “Flora Incognita” anyone can make a real impression on their next walk – without their knowledge. At the same time, searching is also supported while […]
