A research team at Leibniz University Hannover has developed a new environmentally friendly technology that can be used to break down plastic particles with intelligent material.

With around 7.1 million euros, the Volkswagen Foundation is funding five new projects that deal with transdisciplinary issues of global health - from spreading resistance to malaria drugs to planning tools for healthcare systems and the shortage of medical professionals. They are based in Berlin, Erlangen-Nuremberg and Fulda, among other places.

The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover appeals to pet owners not to leave dogs in cars in hot weather.

A study led by Leibniz University Hannover shows that the vertical sediment growth of local mudflats will be able to withstand sea level rise in the future.