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The public relations working group organises the publication of reports on current scientific topics with political significance. Not surprisingly, such topics are discussed controversially. The working group does not take a position here, but instead finds two authors who present well-founded opposing views. This project is supervised by Dr Dieter Kunz, Bayreuth, and Prof Dr Helmut Ritter, Wuppertal.
To date, 28 such pro and con reports have been published in the News aus der Chemie:
Ulf-Peter Apfel: Basic research and application - two sides of the same coin. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(11), 16.
Paul P. Momtaz:Wissenschaftsfreiheit betrifft die gesamte Gesellschaft. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(11), 17.
Paul Münnich: Climate protection is the central guard rail. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(02), 8.
André Thess: Unrealistic ideas about climate neutrality costs. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(02), 9.
Sascha Rohn
"Food processing has contributed to the increase in life expectancy." Nachr.Chem.2024, 72 (9) 16.
"Highly processed foods may increase the risk of diet-related diseases." Nachr.Chem. 2024, 72 (9) 16.
Mara Hancker: Correct packaging avoids food waste. Nachr. Chem. 2024 ,72(4), 22.
Chrissi Holzmann: In the unpackaged shop: 84 per cent packaging saved. Nachr. Chem. 2024 ,72(4), 23.
Lorena Herkert: PFAS in rainwater, in the fatty tissue of polar bears. Nachr. Chem. 2023, 71(9), 8.
Thomas Holtmann: For many applications there are no alternatives. Nachr. Chem. 2023, 71(9), 9.
Rüger Schlund: Patents are not sent by God. Nachr. Chem. 2022, 70(4), 10.
Thomas Seuß: Other measures seem simpler;Nachr. Chem. 2022, 70(4), 11.
Gerhard Kreysa: Hydrogen for the mobility transition. Nachr. Chem. 2021, 69(2), 8.
Ferdinand Dudenhöffer: No breakthrough for fuel cells in Plw. Chem. 2021, 69(2), 9.
Klaus-Dieter Jany: The process should not be viewed in a generalised way, Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67(12), 8.
Christoph Then: There is a special duty of care. Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67(12), 9.
Achim Derks: Practical university courses secure the supply of skilled labour, Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67, 24.
Horst Hippler: Universities are not vocational schools, Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67, 25.
Thoralf Küchler: The discussion about glyphosate is not factual, Nachr. Chem. 2018, 66, 992.
Johann G. Zaller: Decisions based on the precautionary principle are required, Nachr. Chem. 2018, 66, 993.
Martin Winter: The rise of the electric car has begun, Nachr. Chem 2018, 66, 536.
Thomas Koch: The internal combustion engine is not the evil, Nachr. Chem. 2018, 66, 537.
Uwe Böhme, Cornelia Rau, Silke Tesch: Preprints in Chemistry, Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 427.
Irina Sens: Why preprints are also useful in chemistry Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 429.
Peter Gölitz: Why chemists don't need preprints Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 430.
Wolfram Koch: How does the GDCh participate in the preprint server ChemRXiv Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 431?
Anja Krumbe: Efficient sweeteners, Nachr.Chem. 2017, 65, 890.
Susanne Ziesenitz: Naturally sweetening with sugar, Nachr.Chem. 2017, 65, 891.
Barbara Praetorius: The energy transition is a driver of innovation, Nachr. Chem. 2017, 65, 570.
Joachim Weimann: National climate policy can only fail, Nachr. Chem. 2017, 65, 571.
Nachr. Chem. 2016, 64, 649
Peter Klüfers: A doctorate is worthwhile.
Thorsten Daubenfeld: Just one of many options.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Aftermath. Chem. 2016, 64, 154
Gerhard Jahreis: Omega-3 fatty acids are vital nutrients.
Gerhard Spiteller: The positive effect of omega-3 fatty acids is faked.
Experiments with bromine
Nachr. Chem. 2015, 63, 892
Thomas Seilnacht: "Experiments with bromine in schools are too costly."
Eric Täuscher, Dieter Weiß: "Bromine - but of course."
Safe period for novelty
Nachr. Chem. 2015, 63, 636
Thomas Seuß: "A grace period protects inventors."
Marcel Kouskoutis: "The disadvantages outweigh the advantages."
Transmutation
Aftermath. Chem. 2015, 63, 126-127
Alex C. Müller: "In favour of the sustainability principle in the nuclear fuel cycle"
Horst Geckeis: "Transmutation cannot replace repositories."
Nachr. Chem. 2015, 63, 26
Mohammed Amro: "Germany should not waste any time with fracking."
Karsten Runge: "Fracking in densely populated Germany would be fatal."
Nachr. Chem. 2014, 62, 748
Guido Herrmann: "Open Access does not solve the cost problem."
Peter Seeberger: "Open Access is only a first step."
Open Access does not solve the cost problem.
Nachr. Chem. 2013, 61, 132
Heinz Hug: "The climate models are failing."
Ehrhard Raschke: "No, they're not."
Nachr. Chem. 2013, 61, 24
Frank Ziegler: "Prospective students need guidance."
Henning Hopf: "This does more harm to chemistry than good."
Experimental lecture
Nachr. Chem. 2012, 60, 1092
Reinhard W. Hoffmann, Paultheo von Zezschwitz: "We need the experimental lecture."
Michael Göbel: "More suitable for minor subjects."
Carbon Dioxide Lecture.
Nachr. Chem., 2012, 60, 1000
Lutz Wicke: "The CCS boycott makes Germany a climate sinner."
Werner Neumann: "CCS is not a bridge technology, but a crutch technology."
Nachr. Chem. 2012, 60, 650 - 651
Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard: "Green genetic engineering is being fought politically with unreasonableness."
Angelika Hilbeck: "Green genetic engineering relies on industrial agriculture."
Aftermath. Chem. 2012, 60, 22 - 23
Gundolf Kohlmeier: "With entrepreneurial spirit into the age of renewable energies."
Vollrath Hopp: "It is not justifiable to produce biofuels."
Aftermath. Chem. 2011, 59, 954 - 955
Joachim Nitsch: "Nuclear power plants are not an option for climate protection."
Heribert Offermanns: "Nuclear technology can also be a future technology."