LND topic: wilhelm-blaschke page 1

wilhelm blaschke

Shipping Companies Eye Suez Canal Comeback

December 19, 2025

The Suez Canal is back on the radar for big shipping companies. After two years of avoiding the route due to safety issues in the Red Sea, they're now thinking about going back. The trouble started in November 2023 when ships were attacked by Yemen's Houthi forces, leading companies to take the long

lifestyle

Finland's Baby Boom Dilemma: Why Are Fewer Families Having Kids?

October 27, 2025

Finland, known for its family-friendly policies, is facing a puzzling trend: fewer families are having children. This shift is not unique to Finland; it's a global phenomenon. Many young people are choosing to delay or forgo having children altogether. One key factor is the changing priorities of y

science

The Resilience of Exiled Scientists: Pharmacologists Under Nazi Rule

June 9, 2025

The persecution of Jewish and dissenting German pharmacologists during the Nazi era (1933-1945) had a profound impact on their professional lives. The oldest pharmacological journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, was established in 1873. It has a rich history and has published nume

education

The Birth of a Psychology Classic

March 20, 2025

In 1874, Wilhelm Wundt published a book that would change the course of psychology. The Grundzüge der Physiologischen Psychologie was not just a book. It was a foundation. It set the stage for modern psychology. The book went through six editions between 1874 and 1911. Each edition built on the last

science

Nikola Tesla’s Legacy: Untangling Fact from Fiction

November 25, 2024

Nikola Tesla is often hailed as a forgotten genius whose inventions shaped our modern world. But how much of that is true, and how much is just hype? Let’s take a closer look at some popular claims about Tesla’s inventions and see if they stand up to scrutiny. Tesla was indeed a brilliant inventor.

education

Modern Math's Early Days in China: Pioneers and Visitors

November 15, 2024

China's history is rich with ancient mathematical achievements, but modern math made its way to the country much later. The first university in China was established in 1895, and the first math department opened in 1913. Early in the 20th century, many Chinese students ventured to Europe, the US, an

business

Mercedes-Benz Tightens Belt as Profits Fall by Half

October 26, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is going all-in on cost cuts after seeing its profits drop significantly, with the blame mostly on weak demand in China. The German luxury carmaker kicked off a cost-cutting mission after its net profit went from $4 billion to $1. 9 billion in the third quarter. That's a dramatic cut f

entertainment

Monster Season 3: New Cast, New Perspective on Ed Gein

October 16, 2024

Get ready for Monster season 3! Netflix has added some big names to the cast, including Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, and Laurie Metcalf. They'll join Charlie Hunnam, who was already announced. The show's third season is all about Ed Gein, a real-life killer from the late 1950s. He was caught digg

environment

Asheville's Art Scene: After the Flood

October 5, 2024

The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina, has a long history of floods. A line on an old warehouse marks how high the water was in 1916. Hurricane Helene brought floodwaters even higher last week. This district is now a hub for art and culture, drawing tourists from all over. Many artist