This is where we do our research: Our institute is located on the campus of Mainz University.
We investigate the interactions between air, water, soil, life and climate in the course of the Earth's history up to the present human-dominated era, the Anthropocene.
We carry out experiments in the laboratory, where water samples, for example, are analyzed to find out about the climate of the past.
Our scientists also conduct research in many exciting places on Earth, such as high above the Brazilian rainforest.
With the help of the ATTO climate research tower, we want to find out how the rainforest, the atmosphere and the global climate influence each other.
We collect seawater, plankton and air samples with our deep-sea research sailing yacht Eugen Seibold.
We also carry out experiments on board aircraft, which we use to study natural and anthropogenic aerosol particles and chemical processes in the atmosphere.
The focus is on scientific curiosity and teamwork. On our expeditions, however, the spirit of adventure is not neglected either.
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