Press Releases

The presented list of press releases in English is only a selection of our German press texts. For the time being, these translated press releases focus primarily on science and research at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

11.03.2021: Hyperpolarized proton magnetic resonance imaging used to observe metabolic processes in real time

New technique using nuclear spin hyperpolarization of hydrogen paves the way for further advances in the field of MRI  ...

11.03.2021: Rhineland-Palatinate and Scotland sign a joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in education, culture, higher education and research

Scotland Hub at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is linchpin of Rhineland-Palatinate–Scotland relations ...

09.03.2021: Electrochemistry opens ways for the sustainable production of sulfonamides

Researchers at Mainz University developed a new procedure for the quick, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly production of essential substances required by the pharmaceutical industry   ...

09.03.2021: Combined technique using diamond probes enables nanoscale imaging of magnetic vortex structures

Magnetometry exploiting color center defects in diamond probes and magneto-optic imaging found to complement each other / Progress towards the creation of more effective data storage systems   ...

04.03.2021: Magnetic whirls in confined spaces

Mobility of skyrmions in geometric structures depends on their arrangement   ...

16.02.2021: High-tech start-ups benefit from Twitter hype

Study shows correlation between Twitter sentiment and the valuation of start-ups by venture capitalists / Patents are stronger indicators of long-term success  ...

05.02.2021: PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence: Double award by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Joanna Sobczyk / Matthias Schott selected as Humboldt Scout   ...

02.02.2021: Venus flytraps found to produce magnetic fields

Physicists use atomic magnetometers to measure the biomagnetic signals of the carnivorous plant   ...

01.02.2021: Searching for dark matter through the fifth dimension

A discovery in theoretical physics could help to unravel the mysteries of dark matter   ...

29.01.2021: Synthesizing valuable chemicals from contaminated soil

Researchers of Mainz University use electrolysis to produce dichloro and dibromo compounds in a safer and more environmentally friendly manner / Results published in Science   ...

27.01.2021: Size of helium nucleus measured more precisely than ever before

Publication in Nature is the result of 20 years of proven collaboration   ...

26.01.2021: Change of course on the journey to the island of stability

Center of the island of stability is not located at element 114 / Heavier elements will move into the spotlight   ...

26.01.2021: From the midst of society: Jihadi online media productions and how different groups deal with them

A new book looks at the use of audiovisual media by jihadi groups and their supporters as well as at how these contributions are being countered  ...

25.01.2021: BASE opens up new possibilities in the search for cold dark matter

Research group at the Cluster of Excellence PRISMA+ at Mainz University involved in a publication in Physical Review Letters   ...

07.01.2021: BioNTech publishes data on novel mRNA vaccine approach to treat autoimmune diseases in Science

Collaborative study of BioNTech with TRON and the University Medical Center and Research Center for Immunotherapy at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz  ...

23.12.2020: Andreas Walther receives ERC Consolidator Grant for the development of intelligent materials

EU funding for research into materials with both artificial and lifelike properties   ...

22.12.2020: Anglo-German project to investigate the role of translation in post-war European magazines

The British Arts and Humanities Research Council and the German Research Foundation are funding the research project "Spaces of Translation: European Magazine Cultures" run jointly by Nottingham Trent University and Mainz University  ...

18.12.2020: European University Alliance FORTHEM launches new FIT FORTHEM project

Prestigious EU program Horizon 2020 supports Mainz University and its partners in the step-by-step establishment of an exemplary European University   ...

17.12.2020: Researchers find inhibitors effective against a coronavirus enzyme: Results of fundamental research provide possible basis for the development of drugs active against the pathogen

New class of inhibitors attack papain-like viral protease / Efficacy against SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 in cell cultures   ...

17.12.2020: Change in global precipitation patterns as a result of climate change

Variation in temperature differences between tropics and polar regions plays a fundamental role in controlling atmospheric circulation and in consequence is a potential future cause of regional climate change   ...