State-of-the-art laser optics allow us to look at the very place where vision is formed: the retina. High-resolution images provide new insights into how human vision works. Wolf Harmening’s research reveals what these images tell us about our eyes and why this is crucial for medicine.
Thomas Rehm, a second-generation master carpenter, knew early on that he would take over his parents‘ business. For him, carpentry is one of the most versatile professions there is. He enjoys the freedom to work creatively and flexibly. But the job also has its downsides.
Biomass is the key to a more sustainable future. At Forschungszentrum Jülich, scientists like Judith Reinwarth are working on replacing fossil raw materials with plant-based alternatives.
For almost 150 years, the Klais organ workshop in Bonn has been producing pipe organs that can be found in churches, concert halls and opera houses around the world. Managing director Philipp Klais is the fourth generation to run the family business and explains why organs are not only technical masterpieces, but also emotional ambassadors.
They risk their lives to save others: the Hangelar unit of the Sankt Augustin volunteer fire department. Law student Jan Iso Kohrs is one of 1.3 million volunteers in Germany who dedicate their free time to protecting the community.
One man’s midlife crisis has led to an extraordinary art form. Winfried Eichen has been making wooden sculptures in his workshop for twelve years. Often inspired by personal crises, he creates work with itshi own charm from scraps of wood: not always perfect, but always individual and unique.
Her art literally “gets under your skin”: Kathi works as a tattoo artist. Her day-to-day work involves more than just handling the needle. Artistic skill and enjoying working with people are at least as important.
If you want to shoot a movie or video, you don’t have to own your own camera. Rental companies offer amateurs and professionals a wide range of camera equipment and accessories for video shoots.
Bike mechanic Steve is indispensable for the iXS Dirt Masters mountain bike event in Winterberg. He gets the bikes back in shape so that the pros can give their all on the course.
Humans have been harvesting honey for more than 7,000 years. This makes bees one of the oldest farm animals known to mankind. However, the way in which beekeepers extract honey has changed over the centuries.
