Sugars, amino acids, drugs - chiral molecules are everywhere. Researchers in the AQUACHIRAL project at the Fritz-Haber-Institut have used X-rays to study hair-thin liquid jets of these molecules. Using a new method, they can now for the first time distinguish their components in liquid form – and more effectively than ever before.

Using a new experimental method, a team led by physicist Sandra Eibenberger-Arias of the Fritz-Haber-Institut has transferred the mirror-image forms of chiral molecules into different rotational states more efficiently than ever before. This opens doors to a deeper understanding and manipulability of this common type of molecule for future applications.

Since 2020, the NOMAD Laboratory at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, together with other universities and research institutes, has been developing an AI-supported research database for the field of materials science and solid-state physics. In a recent "Perspectives" article in the renowned scientific journal "Nature", the scientists involved present the concept of their data infrastructure NOMAD/FAIRmat.
 

The Fritz Haber Institute and the J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry are organizing a conference “Challenges on renewable energy storage” at Liblice castle (Czech Republic) from August 29th to September 2nd,  2022.
The conference in the framework of the CatLab project will take place under personal auspices of Mrs. Helena Langšádlová, the Minister of Science, Research and Innovation of the Czech Republic and is listed in the official programme of the Czech presidency to the Council of EU. Preregistrations are now possible.

Many staff members took the opportunity to meet again at the spring reception on 6 May at the Haber lime tree in front of the main entrance. This had not been possible during the Corona period.

The cargo ship "MS Wissenschaft" with a hands-on exhibition on the Science Year 2022 started in Berlin-Mitte at the beginning of May. Next stops include Wannsee from 18 to 23 May and Postdam from 24 to 29 May. The "Nachgefragt" ("Inquired") campaign allows citizens to formulate their questions to science. The initiative is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

The Fritz Haber Institute is also preparing for the Long Night of the Sciences on 2 July. The plans include hands-on projects by the departments and workshops, a chemistry experimental show, a panel discussion about the topic “No energy transition without hydrogen” and two historical guided tours "Fake or Right - Facts about of the Nobel Laureates in Dahlem".