Latest news from Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /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