Let’s take Science out of the Blackbox

How can we explain science in a simple and intelligible way?

Of course, we need precision in research and in our publications. This enables us to make progress in the professional world and to distinguish precisely between cause and effect when it comes to important details.

But how can we share our research with the outside world in a way that can be understood by interested non-specialists and even children? Read more

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David Bowie – A Tribute to His Stage Performance

I have never been a fan of David Bowie in his lifetime. But I noticed Bowie back in the 1980s when one of my schoolmates wore a denim jacket with his name on it every day.

However, I only consciously listened to his music when Bowie died eight years ago, on January 10, 2016, shortly after his 69th birthday. I still remember “Spiegel Online” publishing a list of Bowie’s songs we should have listened to. Since then, I haven’t listened to any music as frequently as Bowie’s. Today I am a fan of his timeless music.

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