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Last week, Hochschule Geisenheim University and the nationwide non-profit organization Arbeiterkind.de entered into a cooperation agreement intended to support prospective and current students that come from non-academic homes. Through such measures as student mentoring programs, workshops for…

Environmental impacts of climate-related ice melt in Arctic glacier streams

Global glacier mass loss has accelerated in the previous years. Between 2000 and 2019, glaciers lost a mass of 267 ± 16 gigatons a year, which is equivalent to 21 ± 3 % of the recorded global sea level rise.

Applying just the right amount of resources is an important factor to increase the economic and ecological sustainability of agricultural production. As part of the DIWAKOPTER project funded by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), Geisenheim scientists are exploring the potential of…

The logic behind stockpiling non-perishable goods in the first lockdown

The term "cooking wine" can either refer to regular wines used for cooking or to wines with higher salt levels or special preservatives that were added to achieve a more stable product once opened. (Wine Spectator, 2019) As alcohol can break down fats and make meat more tender, it is favorably used…

In cooperation with WineTourism.com, Hochschule Geisenheim University is conducting an international survey on "Online Wine Tastings".