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Diving for science: The diving community is in the spotlight of a new research project that, with the help of divers, aims to collect and analyze continuous temperature data in the Mediterranean Sea. Photo: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; C. Galerne

Jul 11, 2024

Researching Heat Waves in the Mediterranean with the Diving Community

Headlines in early summer 2024: Surface water temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea are significantly higher than the values from the previous year. ...

Rendered image of the MARUM-MeBo70 landing on the seafloor of the Amundsen Sea. Graphics: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; M. Künsting

Jul 4, 2024

The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets

For the first time, the recovery of unique geological samples combined with sophisticated modelling provides surprising insights into when and where ...

State Councillor for the Environment, Climate, and Science Irene Strebl, Prof. Dr. Julia C. Arlinghaus, Prof. Dr. Jutta Günther (from left).at the reception of the scientific commission at MARUM. Photo: Christina Kuhaupt/ University of Bremen

Jul 4, 2024

Scientific Commission of the German Council of Science and Humanities visits MARUM

On July 3, the universities in the state of Bremen welcomed the members of the German Council of Science and Humanities' Scientific Commission at MARUM. ...

The temperature measurement at the outflow opening of the black smoker revealed fluid temperatures greater than 300°C. In addition to this active smoker, numerous different types of vent emissions were identified in the newly discovered Jøtul hydrothermal field. Photo: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen.

Jun 28, 2024

Investigating newly discovered hydrothermal vents at depths of 3,000 meters off Svalbard

Hydrothermal vents can be found around the world at the junctions of drifting tectonic plates. But there are many hydrothermal fields still to be ...

Where the trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres meet, there is heavy cloud formation and heavy precipitation. Photo: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; M. Mohtadi

Jun 27, 2024

New publication on the reconstruction of the intertropical convergence zone

Statements about the climate of past times are often based on reconstructions using various parameters. The validity of these reconstructions depends ...

Ph.D. candidate Phuong Luong working and the Automated Glycan Assembly Synthesizer. Photo: MPICI

Jun 26, 2024

Making Sugars in the Lab to Understand How Algae Capture Carbon

Fucoidan, a sugar released by algae, can trap carbon dioxide (CO2) for centuries but remains poorly understood due to its complex and diverse molecular ...

A laser coupled to a mass spectrometer helps Dr. Lars Wörmer (left) and Prof. Kai-Uwe Hinrichs decipher the lipid biomarkers in sediment cores. Photo: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; V. Diekamp

Jun 25, 2024

78 Million Euros for Research on Resilient Crops and Ecosystems

A new research project will use environmental DNA to investigate how to reshape cropping systems and develop resilient crops in the face of climate change. ...

Researchers and citizens engaged in dialogue at the Neustädtischer Markt in Brandenburg an der Havel during the "Science - and me?" event. Photo: Judith Affolter

Jun 14, 2024

"Science - and me?!" What significance does science have in everyday life and for a democratic society?

Together with citizens, researchers take a look at global challenges and crises. Problems and conflicts in the personal, local or regional environment are ...