Tackling climate change calls for effective policy measures. Climate and environmental economist Moritz Schwarz develops econometric models that calculate the effectiveness of climate policies and…
AskDifferent #40 – The human liver has an extraordinary ability to regenerate – a phenomenon that was even described in Greek mythology. But what happens when these self-healing powers aren't enough…
Speaking at the 2025 ceremony of the Einstein Foundation, physicist and former Dutch Minister of Education Robbert Dijkgraaf praised Albert Einstein not only as a brilliant scientist, but also as a…
AskDifferent #39 – In this episode of #AskDifferent, Elisabeth Bik takes us behind the scenes of her work as a 'science detective’, where she meticulously scans thousands of published research papers…
Infectious diseases can overwhelm health systems. Stefan Flasche uses mathematical models to predict their spread and work out the best vaccination strategies.
The Einstein Foundation Berlin welcomes Prof Dr Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School, as a new member of its Executive Board. This appointment by the Foundation Council as of 1 January 2025…
The biomimetic computer simulation expert was awarded the 'Order of the Star of Italy' on 19 November. The ceremony took place at the Italian Embassy as part of a 'Celebration of Italian Scientific…
For the fourth time, the Einstein Foundation Berlin honours the advancement of research quality: The Individual Award goes to Dutch microbiologist and whistleblower Elisabeth Bik. PubPeer receives…
Funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant, the ‘Wealthtraject’ project will start on 1 Dec with Philipp Lersch as project leader. He is PI at the Einstein Centre Population Diversity, research group leader…
Scottish choreographer and performer Claire Cunningham, Einstein Professor of Choreography, Dance and Disability Arts at the HZT, will present her new solo evening ‘Songs of the Wayfarer’ at Hebbel…
