Search results for “Dr. Alexander Wittmaier”

Experiments with Alexander Gerst: IMMUNO-2

The Immuno-2 experiment continues with research relating to the functioning of the immune system when humans spend prolonged periods in space. Besides microgravity and radiation, a variety of stress factors such as isolation, heavy workloads and disruption of sleep rhythms can weaken the immune syst

Experiments with Alexander Gerst: TRANSPARENT

Exploring melting under microgravity conditions – improving industrial casting processes One of the focal points of research onboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the investigation of crystal growth in metal alloys. Under microgravity conditions, differences in density in the molten mate

Movement Arts (according to Prof. Dr. Bähr)

The topic of movement arts will be explained on the basis of the explanations of Prof. Dr. Ingrid Bähr. The three characteristics of the movement arts (1. beauty, 2. openness of form and 3. beautiful movement) are described. Based on this, five methodological tips (1. Transferring responsibility to