28.06.2019
- The Berlin punk band Die Ärzte sang in 1988: "I eat flowers - because I feel sorry for animals, rather acacias than a thick, fat ham". The then ironically meant song could take on...
28.06.2019
- Wind turbines place high demands on gear oils. Despite constantly changing weather conditions, temperatures and humidity, turbines should operate as maintenance-free as possible...
22.02.2017
- For their 2017 concept car Oasis, Rinspeed joined forces with car interior expert Stahl. The Swiss creative think-tank and mobility lab for the automotive industry approached the...
01.09.2016
- In 1938, chemist Paul Schlack discovered the basic principles needed to develop a robust synthetic fiber that has become world famous under the name Perlon. The fiber first made...
01.09.2016
- Pesto (Italian for “crushed”) is a paste made out of pine nuts, garlic, hard cheese, olive oil, and — above all — basil. The dish originated in Genoa, Italy, where basil (Ocimum...
01.09.2016
- With the arrival of summer, many people decide to get a new pair of stylish sunglasses. Regardless of style, sunglasses have to provide effective protection against harmful UV...
01.09.2016
- Summer time is hiking time. Light mountaineering shoes provide hikers with comfortable lightweight equipment that lets them be quick, agile and safe. Sports specialist Salomon has...
31.08.2016
- AkzoNobel researchers were able to tackle the repeated freeze-thaw cycles that affect asphalt mixtures. Water trapped inside asphalt expands by about 9% when it freezes, breaking...
