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Welcome to Off the Bench, your digital gateway to the latest insights and stories from the world of science and research. Our online magazine offers regularly updated articles that not only cover a wide range of scientific topics but also introduce the inspiring people behind the discoveries. Dive into engaging reports, exclusive interviews, and fascinating perspectives that bring science to life.

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Inspiring Science

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Into the Very Last Nerve Cell

For the first time, we have high-definition 3D views of our brains. They deliver new insights into synaptic circuits.

The Core of Cohesion

Chemistry suffers from an image problem – even though it forms the very basis of our existence. Let’s take a closer look at its significance ...

Sounds – Live and in Color!

For synesthetes, numbers appear in different colors, or music is experienced as a visual spectacle. What is this phenomenon of the senses al ...

Bright Minds

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Data Transfer Inside the Cell

The fact that mRNA is not an elongated molecule, but rather a round structure, was discovered by Viennese researcher Clemens Plaschka. But t ...

What is galenic pharmacy?

“If the sand is dry, the castle will collapse”, Olivia Merkel is a Professor of Drug Delivery. Among other things, she studies the optimal c ...

“This Project Will Make Significant Contributions Towards Sustainable Climate Protection”

A research and industry consortium wants to reforest Mauritania. Peter Heck from the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld at Trier University of ...

Exploring Life

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The Heat Is on – on Earth

Many regions in the world are becoming warmer. Thoughts on the limits of human endurance.

Is Backwards the Better Forwards?

Doing things “the other way around” is supposed to keep the body and the mind fit. What’s behind this health trend?

Complex Topics Presented as Simple Drawings

The topic of IT security is difficult to explain. This is why researchers at the Cluster of Excellence, CASA, rely on science comics.

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Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Every day presents us with plenty of reasons to despair. Nevertheless, by applying just a few scientifically tested tips and tricks, it is possible to train positive emotions – and thus strengthen wellbeing and self-healing powers.

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Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative

Artificial intelligence can imitate music by Beethoven; it can write journal articles and even create paintings. Is human creativity on its way to becoming superfluous? The clear answer is no. Creativity is now more coveted than ever.

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Inspiring Science

Into the Very Last Nerve Cell

The Core of Cohesion

Sounds – Live and in Color!

Bright Minds

Data Transfer Inside the Cell

What is galenic pharmacy?

“This Project Will Make Significant Contributions Towards Sustainable Climate Protection”

Exploring Life

The Heat Is on – on Earth

Is Backwards the Better Forwards?

Complex Topics Presented as Simple Drawings

Dossiers

Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative