Latest news from Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/people-prefer-meat-alternatives-if-they-are-significantly-cheaper-than-real-meat-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/people-prefer-meat-alternatives-if-they-are-significantly-cheaper-than-real-meat-study-shows/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:30:56 EST Only a few people fundamentally oppose eating plant-based meat alternatives, a recent survey of 2,100 customers in the US shows. According to the results, the price of meat alternatives is the most decisive factor for their acceptance, while similarity to meat did not matter that much. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/fossil-discovery-in-the-geiseltal-collection-researchers-identify-unique-bird-skull/?sc=rsin /articles/fossil-discovery-in-the-geiseltal-collection-researchers-identify-unique-bird-skull/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:30:05 EST An international team of researchers reports on unique bird skull in "Palaeontologia Electronica". The flightless bird called Diatryma roamed the Geiseltal region in southern Saxony-Anhalt in Germany around 45 million years ago. The only other place that a similar skull fossil has been found is the USA. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/couples-caring-for-oneself-can-lead-to-happier-relationships-on-both-sides/?sc=rsin /articles/couples-caring-for-oneself-can-lead-to-happier-relationships-on-both-sides/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:05:49 EST Being more forgiving of your own shortcomings in a romantic relationship can lead to happier couples. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/scientists-develop-novel-nanoparticles-that-could-serve-as-contrast-agents/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-develop-novel-nanoparticles-that-could-serve-as-contrast-agents/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:05:02 EST Special nanoparticles could one day improve modern imaging techniques. Developed by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the properties of these unique nanoparticles change in reaction to heat. When combined with an integrated dye, the particles may be used in photoacoustic imaging to produce high-resolution, three-dimensional internal images of the human body Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/omicron-reduces-risk-of-long-covid/?sc=rsin /articles/omicron-reduces-risk-of-long-covid/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:40:57 EST The risk of developing long COVID is significantly lower following an infection with the Omicron variant than after an infection with earlier coronavirus variants. This was the finding of a study by University Medicine Halle, which was published in the "International Journal of Infectious Diseases". Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/roots-autonomously-gauge-heat-levels-reveals-study/?sc=rsin /articles/roots-autonomously-gauge-heat-levels-reveals-study/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:20:56 EST Plant roots have their own thermometer to measure the temperature of the soil around them and they adjust their growth accordingly. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/high-plant-diversity-is-often-found-in-the-smallest-of-areas/?sc=rsin /articles/high-plant-diversity-is-often-found-in-the-smallest-of-areas/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:20:13 EST It might sound weird, but it's true: the steppes of Eastern Europe are home to a similar number of plant species as the regions of the Amazon rainforest. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/if-you-stand-like-superman-or-wonder-woman-would-you-feel-stronger/?sc=rsin /articles/if-you-stand-like-superman-or-wonder-woman-would-you-feel-stronger/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 May 2022 15:05:55 EST Dominant or upright postures can help people feel - and maybe even behave - more confidently. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/heat-storage-scientists-develop-material-that-is-stable-efficient-and-eco-friendly/?sc=rsin /articles/heat-storage-scientists-develop-material-that-is-stable-efficient-and-eco-friendly/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:40:48 EST A new heat storage material could help to significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/love-how-the-feeling-of-power-determines-happy-relationships/?sc=rsin /articles/love-how-the-feeling-of-power-determines-happy-relationships/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:30:48 EST Want to have a happy relationship? Make sure both partners feel they can decide on issues that are important to them. Objective power measured by income, for example, doesn't seem to play a big role, according to a new study in the "Journal of Social and Personal relationships" by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Bamberg. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg /articles/electric-cars-special-dyes-could-prevent-unnecessary-motor-replacements/?sc=rsin /articles/electric-cars-special-dyes-could-prevent-unnecessary-motor-replacements/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 May 2021 17:40:34 EST One day in the near future dyes in electric motors might indicate when cable insulation is becoming brittle and the motor needs replacing. Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg