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Home advantage? How consumers misjudge the environmental impact of imported food
Peppers from Spain or from Germany? When consumers assess the environmental impact of food, their decision largely depends on its origin. This is shown by a new survey by researchers at the University of Göttingen. According to the survey, domestic products in supermarkets are perceived as particularly environmentally friendly. But this impression can be misleading. The results raise questions about the design of labelling and advertising. more…
Sudden complexity just 65 million years ago
Land plants – such as mosses, ferns and trees – are some of the most structurally complex photosynthesizing organisms on Earth. But their evolutionary story is deeply tied to their ancestors: simpler green algae that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. Among these algae, a group related to land plants that can still be found today – the Coleochaetophyceae – stands out. So an international research team used DNA and data from fossil evidence to shed new light on this group. more…
Landscapes for biodiversity, food, climate and more
Land use is at the heart of the many emergencies facing our world today: climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice and food insecurity. The land must meet several demands at the same time – from species conservation and food production to human well-being. This is where multifunctional landscapes come in, which is why researchers evaluated how using land in this way can support nature conservation and ecosystem restoration. more…
New degree programmes and more international students
At least 5,000 students have enrolled for the 2025/26 winter semester at Göttingen University, including the University Medical Centre Göttingen (UMG). Of these, 3,600 are enrolled in their first semester at a German university. The total number of first-time enrolments has remained roughly the same as last year but the proportion of international students has risen again. The total number of students is currently around 27,700. more…
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Preparing for Mars Samples on Earth
For more than four years now, the NASA rover Perseverance has been collecting rock, soil, and atmospheric samples on Mars. A new study has now suggested how to proceed with the samples from a scientific perspective on Earth. Among the authors, Dr Christian Schröder from MPS and Professor Andreas Pack from the Geosciences Center at the University of Göttingen are the only representatives of German research institutions. more…
Apply now: Dorothea Schlözer Programmes
Early career researchers at the Göttingen Campus are invited to apply for the Dorothy Schlözer Career Programmes for female researchers: the Career Coaching programme is for postdocs; and the Mentoring Programme is for postdocs and PhD students in their final year. The programmes are designed to support female early career researchers during this phase of their development. Deadline is 15 November 2025. more…