http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/ DFG Science TV is a window on science. For 3 months, researchers present their research projects in weekly three-minute shorts. en Thu, 17 May 2012 12:20:01 +0100 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:20:01 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en http://dfg-science-tv.de/bilder/logo_dfg_sciencetv_rss.gif http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/rituals/2011-08-17 Episode: 17.08.2011 - ROFL, LOL, PRAY: even amid the infinite vistas of the Internet, people feel a yearning for the old familiar, customary things? Rituals. The researchers Nadja Miczek and Simone Heidbrink take us on a virtual journey. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/rituals/2011-08-17 ROFL, LOL, PRAY: even amid the infinite vistas of the Internet, people feel a yearning for the old familiar, customary things? Rituals. The researchers Nadja Miczek and Simone Heidbrink take us on a virtual journey. ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/function-through-diversity/2010-02-15 Episode: 15.02.2010 - What started above ground is finishing underground: What role does diversity play in the soil? In its final episode, DFG Science TV shows the smallest living being on earth… Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/function-through-diversity/2010-02-15 What started above ground is finishing underground: What role does diversity play in the soil? In its final episode, DFG Science TV shows the smallest living being on earth… ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/bonded-concrete/2010-02-08 Episode: 08.02.2010 - We’re off to Vienna today! A journey through a wide variety of construction methods using concrete – and: How successful will UHPC prove to be at the end of this journey? Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/bonded-concrete/2010-02-08 We’re off to Vienna today! A journey through a wide variety of construction methods using concrete – and: How successful will UHPC prove to be at the end of this journey? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/polar-archive/2010-02-01 Episode: 01.02.2010 - What was the climate like at Lake El'gygytgyn in the past? The opened sediment cores give a rough idea of the cold and warm periods, but how can the researchers obtain a more detailed image of the past? Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/polar-archive/2010-02-01 What was the climate like at Lake El'gygytgyn in the past? The opened sediment cores give a rough idea of the cold and warm periods, but how can the researchers obtain a more detailed image of the past? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/lake-constance-menu/2010-01-25 Episode: 25.01.2010 - Celebrating the halfway mark on Lake Constance. After several dives, Anja is able to present her first results on dry land. Where did the birds eat what? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/lake-constance-menu/2010-01-25 Celebrating the halfway mark on Lake Constance. After several dives, Anja is able to present her first results on dry land. Where did the birds eat what? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-wave-hunters/2010-01-25 Episode: 25.01.2010 - The first direct proof of gravitational waves is within reach, but the goal is gravitational wave astronomy. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-wave-hunters/2010-01-25 The first direct proof of gravitational waves is within reach, but the goal is gravitational wave astronomy. ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/stone-age-giants/2010-01-25 Episode: 25.01.2010 - Archaeologists, botanists, anthropologists, excavation technicians, geologists and many more besides – who can bring together what belongs together? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/stone-age-giants/2010-01-25 Archaeologists, botanists, anthropologists, excavation technicians, geologists and many more besides – who can bring together what belongs together? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/discrete-optimisers/2010-01-25 Episode: 25.01.2010 - The final test on the Kiel Canal. Today the discrete optimisers’ nodes and edges will be examined in exacting detail. Is everyone satisfied with the outcome? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/discrete-optimisers/2010-01-25 The final test on the Kiel Canal. Today the discrete optimisers’ nodes and edges will be examined in exacting detail. Is everyone satisfied with the outcome? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-start-of-nature/2010-01-25 Episode: 25.01.2010 - The sum total of the experiments: The whole of the Hühnerwasser watershed is on one screen – is it possible to recreate what grew in real life in virtual reality? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-start-of-nature/2010-01-25 The sum total of the experiments: The whole of the Hühnerwasser watershed is on one screen – is it possible to recreate what grew in real life in virtual reality? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/love-a-la-darwin/2010-01-25 Episode: 25.01.2010 - Has love reached the end? Why the end is just the beginning and why partner selection is a life's work. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/love-a-la-darwin/2010-01-25 Has love reached the end? Why the end is just the beginning and why partner selection is a life's work. ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/search-for-a-cure/2009-11-12 Episode: 12.11.2009 - Can we use methylene blue against cell death? In search of a drug that treats the causes of Alzheimer's… Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/search-for-a-cure/2009-11-12 Can we use methylene blue against cell death? In search of a drug that treats the causes of Alzheimer's… ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/an-animal-invasion/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - Who would have guessed: The native freshwater shrimp is able to outlive the killer shrimp. In addition to other factors, the bitterly cold water in Lake Constance causes the invasive killer shrimp to lose its appetite.... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/an-animal-invasion/2008-07-01 Who would have guessed: The native freshwater shrimp is able to outlive the killer shrimp. In addition to other factors, the bitterly cold water in Lake Constance causes the invasive killer shrimp to lose its appetite.... ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-city-of-5-million/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - The world’s megacities are complex, multi-faceted and changing at an incredible rate. The people who live there often find other, partly better solutions than the city authorities to meet the challenges they face. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-city-of-5-million/2008-07-01 The world’s megacities are complex, multi-faceted and changing at an incredible rate. The people who live there often find other, partly better solutions than the city authorities to meet the challenges they face. ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/blue-wonder/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - Two dozen computers: From millions of data sets, Dr. Matthias Prange uses computers to generate climate models that simulate the Earth's climate. To that end, Matthias works together closely with the geoscientists.... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/blue-wonder/2008-07-01 Two dozen computers: From millions of data sets, Dr. Matthias Prange uses computers to generate climate models that simulate the Earth's climate. To that end, Matthias works together closely with the geoscientists.... ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/textile-concrete/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - Textile reinforced concrete is a very versatile material, as Einhart Grotegut explains. He uses paintbrushes, spatulas and paint to give the new composite material that special artistic touch. But can he paint with it too? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/textile-concrete/2008-07-01 Textile reinforced concrete is a very versatile material, as Einhart Grotegut explains. He uses paintbrushes, spatulas and paint to give the new composite material that special artistic touch. But can he paint with it too? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/sinking-coasts/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - Nice clear curves are the result of four years of interdisciplinary work. The graphics show how many metres the water level on the Baltic Sea coast has risen in the past 8,000 years. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/sinking-coasts/2008-07-01 Nice clear curves are the result of four years of interdisciplinary work. The graphics show how many metres the water level on the Baltic Sea coast has risen in the past 8,000 years. ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-human-machine/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - The researchers are running on adrenalin. Today ARMAR is supposed to show the DFG reviewers what it can do. First task: object recognition. Will everything run smoothly? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/the-human-machine/2008-07-01 The researchers are running on adrenalin. Today ARMAR is supposed to show the DFG reviewers what it can do. First task: object recognition. Will everything run smoothly? ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/rainforest-under-threat/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - Visitors from the provincial capital: A group of students from the National University of Loja are on an excursion to the research station. Ventures like this are a part of capacity building.... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/rainforest-under-threat/2008-07-01 Visitors from the provincial capital: A group of students from the National University of Loja are on an excursion to the research station. Ventures like this are a part of capacity building.... ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - A delegation from the German Bundestag visits the world-famous temple complex with the German ambassador to Cambodia. Long Nari leads them through the temple.... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/temple-restoration/2008-07-01 A delegation from the German Bundestag visits the world-famous temple complex with the German ambassador to Cambodia. Long Nari leads them through the temple.... ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - LOLA does run, but unfortunately only on the computer. To make LOLA walk, the scientists have studied stick insects. LOLA is now going to have an artificial neural network fitted. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/run-lola-run/2008-07-01 LOLA does run, but unfortunately only on the computer. To make LOLA walk, the scientists have studied stick insects. LOLA is now going to have an artificial neural network fitted. ]]> http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/giant-dinosaurs/2008-07-01 Episode: 01.07.2008 - What information can be gleaned from fossils that are 200 million years old? The palaeontologists present their research findings at a conference in Bonn. Have they solved the mystery of gigantism? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://dfg-science-tv.de/en/projects/giant-dinosaurs/2008-07-01 What information can be gleaned from fossils that are 200 million years old? The palaeontologists present their research findings at a conference in Bonn. Have they solved the mystery of gigantism? ]]>