Photosynthesis in near darkness
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 4 September 2024
Arctic microalgae can photosynthesize just days after polar night ends, even under heavy snow and ice. This shows photosynthesis is possible at extremely low light levels, expanding our understanding of oceanic life and energy cycles.
Keywords: Arctic, photosynthesis, microalgae, MOSAiC, polar night, low light, AWI
Open Day at the Wadden Sea Station Sylt
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 9 September 2024
Over 500 visitors joined the open day at AWI’s Wadden Sea Station Sylt on 7 September, celebrating its 100th anniversary with hands-on science, exhibits, and family-friendly activities highlighting coastal research and marine ecology.
Keywords: Wadden Sea, Sylt, AWI, open day, coastal research, anniversary, marine ecology
From the very small to the big picture: A new era in microbiology
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 19 September 2024
A review in Cell highlights microbiology’s evolution—from early observations to cutting-edge genome editing and AI-driven research—stressing microbes’ role in solving major global challenges in health, climate, and ecology.
Keywords: microbiology, microbes, biotechnology, genome editing, AI, ecosystem, AWI
