Gold fever
Researchers solve mystery surrounding the Nebra Sky Disk – with a precious metal playing a decisive role in more than just the famous Bronze Age discovery. Read more
The trail leads to Cornwall
The Nebra Sky Disc was discovered 20 years ago. Researchers from Halle have been studying the spectacular find – including its 32 grams of inlaid gold. Read more
Ice age in Ethiopia: refuge in the mountains?
Did the people in Ethiopia take refuge in the mountains during the last great ice age 16,000 years ago? An international team of soil scientists, archaeologists and biologists are conducting research on this as part of a new project entitled “The Mountain Exile Hypothesis”. To do this, soil scientists from Halle will be traveling to the remote Sanetti Plateau to examine the soil there and use modern biogeochemical methods to look for traces of mankind that are thousands of years old. Read more
3D printing: making things tangible and understandable
Rod and sphere models are a thing of the past – 3D printing models are where it’s at. Scientists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg are also discovering the possibilities and value of using 3D printing in their research Read more
Researching amongst war and crisis
Research is not always a local issue. For a long time now, scientists have been on the move on every continent in search of answers. Sometimes they have to venture into uncertain territory Read more
Putting life back into the steppes
Of all places, Russia’s most important bread basket lies in the remote Western Siberian Steppe. The area is crucial for the government of this giant realm as it ensures harvests and safeguards the country from expensive imports. Yet the area is endangered. For decades the steppe’s soil has been destroyed by improper farming techniques and strong climate fluctuations. How and if it is possible to use the area more sustainably in the future while, at the same time, increasing yields is what Halle’s geo-ecologist, Professor Manfred Frühauf, is hoping to find out in the next five years as part of a joint research project. Read more