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Concerning chemicals from the wear of climbing shoes cause trouble in indoor halls

29.04.2025 EDGE

Those who climb indoors are doing something for their health. But climbing shoes contain chemicals of concern that can enter the lungs of climbers…

Welcome new group member: Felix Machold

16.04.2025 EDGE

Felix Machold joined EDGE as M.Sc. student in March. In his master’s thesis he will develop an approach to generate human pharmaceutical metabolites…

We are hiring: Open PhD positions

15.04.2025 EDGE

Are you passionate about conducting fundamental research that creates impact to sustainability?

New publication: Specificity of peptidases in wastewater

15.04.2025 EDGE

Peptide-based chemicals are increasingly used in various applications and understanding peptidase specificity in wastewater systems is therefore…

New publication: Risk perception related to microplastics in food

14.04.2025 EDGE

As the world faces the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, understanding human behavior is key to finding…

Welcome new group member: Sophie Schumacher

14.04.2025 EDGE

Sophie Schumacher joined EDGE as a M.Sc. student in March 2025. Her master’s thesis investigates the occurrence and distribution of tire-derived…

Welcome new group member: Chen Li

10.04.2025 EDGE

Chen Li joined EDGE as a PhD candidate in March 2025. He is working on the project “Development of Innovative Remediation Strategies for…

Welcome new group member: Thao Trang Tran

07.04.2025 EDGE

Thao Trang Tran joined EDGE as an M.Sc. student in March 2025. Her master’s thesis focuses on optimizing the extraction of biodegradable microplastics…

Welcome new group member: Thanh Tung Nguyen

07.04.2025 EDGE

Thanh Tung Nguyen joined EDGE in March as a M.Sc. student. His master’s thesis investigates oxygen consumption during the photochemical transformation…