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In this year, three Otto Hahn Medals go to young researchers from Göttingen. more

New simulations allow a “computational peek” under the clouds of Jupiter. Apparently, violent hurricanes rage there. more

Stratospheric winds and weather conditions on the ground will now decide when the balloon-borne solar observatory can take off on its research flight. more

First Light for Sunrise III: the first tests with real sunlight were successful. The balloon-borne solar observatory should be ready for launch at the end of May. more

From the brightness variations of its host star, an exoplanet’s size and other properties can be determined. In order to avoid mistakes, the star’s magnetic field is decisive. more

Carbon ions are escaping into space from the atmosphere of Venus. New measurements by BepiColombo confirm a long-held suspicion. more

First icy cold, then midnight sun: at the Arctic Circle, the team will prepare the next flight of the balloon-borne solar observatory - and hopes for solar fireworks. more