Pure Fluorine discovered

Mon 16th Jul, 2012

Scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU) report on the existence of pure Fluorine gas, inside a mineral called antozonite. Up until now Fluorine, the most reactive chemical known, was thought only to exist as part of chemical compounds such as fluorite. But a special type of fluorite rock known as  or "fetid fluorite", because of the intensive odor it emits when crushed, has now been confirmed to contain Fluorine in its elemental form. The findings settle 200 years of debate on whether antozonite indeed contained this chemical element.


Genetic Isolation: Roads and Urban Development Lead to Inbreeding in Red Deer

The fragmentation of habitats due to urban development and road construction is increasingly resulting in inbreeding among red deer and other wildlife. Experts emphasize that this issue, which has...

Kazakhstan Set to Reclaim Historic Soviet Space Launch Facility

Kazakhstan is poised to regain control of the renowned space launch site known as 'Gagarin's Start,' a significant location in the history of space exploration. This site, which played a pivotal role...

Bettina Rockenbach's Vision as the First Economist Leading Leopoldina

Bettina Rockenbach has made history by becoming the first economist to take the helm of Leopoldina, Germany's foremost academy of sciences. Since her appointment in March, she has embarked on a busy...

NASA Plans Budget Cuts Affecting ISS Operations

The U.S. government is set to reduce NASA's budget by approximately 25% in the coming fiscal year, which is expected to have significant implications for the International Space Station (ISS)...

Europe Initiates Program to Attract Scientific Talent Amid US Funding Cuts

The European Commission has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at drawing researchers and scientists to the European Union, particularly from the United States. Named the Choose Europe for...

University of Bremen Safeguards U.S. Scientific Databases Amid Concerns

In a proactive response to urgent appeals from the United States, the University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have initiated efforts to secure vital...

More Quick Read Articles »
German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Health Insurance in Germany is compulsory and sometimes complicated, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

Hospitals

Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

Events

Upcoming Events

Offene Wunde

Offene Wunde is a documentary theater piece about the attack at the Olympia Einkaufszentrum (OEZ) by Tunay Önder and Christine Umpfenbach. On July 22, 2016, a perpetrator motivated by racism killed nine young people from Munich: Armela, Can, Dijamant, Guiliano, Hüseyin, Roberto, Sabine, Selçuk,...