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Zwei Fotos von nahezu identischen Blüten, die spiegelbildlich angeordnete Griffel und Staubblätter haben.

Mystery of Evolution Solved – Supergene Controls Mirror-image Flowers

Media Information 30-07-2026 / Nr. 066

The left‑right asymmetry of South African butterfly lilies (genus Wachendorfia) has been regarded as a classic evolutionary puzzle for more than a …
Andreas Taubert smiles at the camera. Atmospheric lighting in autumnal hues bathes the scene on the Golm campus.

It Does Not Always Have to Be the Direct Path – Chemist Andreas Taubert has been dedicated to knowledge transfer for years

When you walk into the office of chemist Andreas Taubert, you immediately notice his energy. Publications lie on the conference table, documents are …
Dr Lena Hochrein and Professor Ruben R. Rosencrantz are holding up a Petri dish covered in growth.

Tailored Yeast Strains and Scalable Bioprocesses for Industrial Bioeconomy

Developing the building blocks for sustainable chemistry using yeast – and reducing reliance on fossil-based feedstocks: Since March 2026, the …
Dr. Sylvia Lucht in portrait

“Research and Teaching Must Be Closely Linked to Industry” – UP Alumna Dr Sylvia Lucht From plastics Manufacturer and Processor Orafol

Dr. Sylvia Lucht, Executive Vice President EMEAI & Material Solutions at Orafol, a company specializing in plastics production and refinement, …
Elefant steht vor einem Safari-Fahrzeug, in dem zwei Personen sitzen.

Between Conservation, Agriculture, and Tourism: New Study Sheds Light on Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Namibia

Media Information 13-07-2026 / Nr. 063

When wolves kill sheep in Brandenburg, conservation and agriculture come into direct conflict. Similar tensions exist around the world. In Namibia’s …
ein Polafuchs im Schnee

When Species Are Forced to Move: Prediction Models Underestimate Climate-Related Extinction Risk

Media Information 10-07-2026 / Nr. 062

Climate change threatens many plant and animal species not only when their habitats disappear as climatic conditions change, but also when those …
Zwei Männer in einem Labor, einer sitzt und arbeitet, der andere steht hinter ihm und erklärt etwas.

Living on the Edge – Super-Assembly helps microorganisms adapting

How can microorganisms survive in extreme environments such as volcanic lakes or salt marshes? A giant metalloenzyme makes it possible: the …
Friederike Manzer at a school event

Revolution at School – A Model School Is Being Developed in Berlin in Close Collaboration With Researchers

A bright room overlooks a wintry field, with a festively decorated Christmas tree in the corner and colorful, hand-painted pictures on the walls. …
Prof. Dr. Andreas Taubert und Prof. Dr. Nora Kulak

On the Road to Clean Water – University of Potsdam Chemists Team Up with Partners in Spain and Ukraine Through EDUC-WIDE

Contaminated water has long been a focus of Andreas Taubert’s research. For many years, the University of Potsdam chemistry professor has been …
The philosopher Ranisch in conversation at the Potsdam Science Park.

My Doctor, the Chatbot? – Medical Ethicist Robert Ranisch on the Benefits and Risks of Generative AI in Healthcare

Psychotherapy with a chatbot, a follow-up appointment with an avatar: AI models can not only interact with patients but even predict the risk of …