
Jackson Ryan to be “Journalist in Residence” at HITS
The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies gives science journalists the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of computer-based, data-driven science with a …

Issue 4 | 2024
You live and learn. This is why we attended one of the largest conferences for German science journalism (Wissenswerte). Not only …

Biodiversity research and Phylogenetic trees: “Highly Cited Researcher“ at HITS
For nine years running, computer scientist Alexandros Stamatakis from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) has been identified as one …

Issue 3 | 2024
On 13 July 2024, HITS opened its doors to the public again and welcomed more than 500 visitors. The program titled “Weather, viruses and …

Five days to go: Call for “HITS Journalist in Residence” in 2025
Call for 2025: HITS Journalist in Residence program open for applications. Deadline: 15 September 2024

ChatGPT & Co: Why we shouldn’t blindly trust generative AI
Outreach talk by HITS group leader Jan Stuehmer on how facts are stored in Large Language Models At the “Open Day” 2024, …

Solving Biological Puzzles with Computer Simulations
Outreach talk by HITS scientist Debora Monego about using computer simulations in protein research At the “Open Day” 2024, HITS scientist Debora …

The Sound of Silence – the “Voice” of Black Holes
Outreach talk (in German) by HITS group leader Fabian Schneider on some of the most exciting objects in the Universe At …

Deadline 15 September: Call for “HITS Journalist in Residence” in 2025
Call for 2025: HITS Journalist in Residence program open for applications. Deadline: 15 September 2024

HITS: Call for “Journalist in Residence” in 2025
Call for 2025: HITS Journalist in Residence program open for applications. Deadline: 15 September 2023