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Welcome to Off the Bench, your digital gateway to the latest insights and stories from the world of science and research. Our online magazine offers regularly updated articles that not only cover a wide range of scientific topics but also introduce the inspiring people behind the discoveries. Dive into engaging reports, exclusive interviews, and fascinating perspectives that bring science to life.

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Inspiring Science

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“Tastes Like Raspberry Candy”

Sweet instead of bitter: how 3D chewable tablets make the treatment of sick children and adults easier.

A Celebration of Cold

Ice-bathing and whole-body cryotherapy are rapidly evolving into lifestyle trends. But is such extreme cold really good for your health?

Using Big Data to Combat Major Diseases

Research requires enormous data sets to get to the bottom of complex medical questions. Biobanks provide the necessary basic materials.

Bright Minds

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“You Never Know When the Next Breakthrough Will Arrive, or Where It Will Come From”

Laura Seeholzer is the winner of the 2024 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology. Three questions for the American scientist:

“The Industry Has to Produce Wines Specifically That Are Easily Dealcoholized”

Lisa Kunz is a food chemist who, using high tech and a trained nose, studies how alcohol-free wine can be made to taste better. A conversati ...

Promising Studies of 2025

What is happening in terms of cancer vaccines, weight loss alternatives or psychotherapies? These six clinical studies inspire hope.

Exploring Life

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“Attention and Distraction Are Two Sides of the Same Coin”

Neuroscientist Sabine Kastner on the fascinating flexibility of our attention span.

AI Assistants

Artificial intelligence makes the work of researchers easier, more efficient and better. An overview of five top tools for scientific resear ...

Cultural Change in Cropland

A new study is outlining the future of agriculture in five scenarios. An overview of the most important recommendations for action.

Dossiers

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Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Every day presents us with plenty of reasons to despair. Nevertheless, by applying just a few scientifically tested tips and tricks, it is possible to train positive emotions – and thus strengthen wellbeing and self-healing powers.

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Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative

Artificial intelligence can imitate music by Beethoven; it can write journal articles and even create paintings. Is human creativity on its way to becoming superfluous? The clear answer is no. Creativity is now more coveted than ever.

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Inspiring Science

“Tastes Like Raspberry Candy”

A Celebration of Cold

Using Big Data to Combat Major Diseases

Bright Minds

“You Never Know When the Next Breakthrough Will Arrive, or Where It Will Come From”

“The Industry Has to Produce Wines Specifically That Are Easily Dealcoholized”

Promising Studies of 2025

Exploring Life

“Attention and Distraction Are Two Sides of the Same Coin”

AI Assistants

Cultural Change in Cropland

Dossiers

Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative