Beyond

If you want to get to know the scientists behind the work even better, this is just the right place for you. In this section of Beyond, the researchers present books which have impacted their lives and their ways of thinking in meaningful ways. The books presented range from novels, to memoirs, to science books of all sorts. You can filter the books by genre or just scroll through the list. This is also a great way to get inspiration for your own reading!

Volker Haucke

Every Man Dies Alone

Today it seems inconceivable to some that something like the Third Reich could happen again. But how difficult it is to turn against the majority is shown by the true story of the Hans Fallada and his wife, who organized themselves in the Berlin underground after the death of their son at the front. A gripping thriller, a love story and above all a reminder to always stand up for your values.

Günther Schlee

The World Until Yesterday

How will we live in the future? Paradoxically, a look into the past can be worthwhile to answer this question. The bestselling author of "Guns Germs and Steel" visited the peoples of the Pacific Islands, the Amazon and the Inuit and gives a personal account of what can be learned from them.