Reliably Measuring Whether Rivers or Lakes Run Out of Air
International study shows that freshwater polluted by fecal material can be determined more quickly and reliably using a new technique.
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The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht – Centre for Materials and Coastal Research GmbH has been renamed the Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH. With this new name and new logo, the research center is expressing its current mission and the organizational structure with its sites and field locations.
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Helmholtz Associationt
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is a member of the Helmholtz Association.
Climate Service Center (GERICS)
Practical preparation of knowledge in climate research.
Audit Job and Family
The Hereon has been honoured every three years since 2008 for its family-friendly policies.
European projects
Pan-European and European- funded projects in which the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is involved.