What impact do rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and extreme weather events have on water bodies and drinking water supplies? Dr Julia Nuy explains how modern environmental metagenomics can be used to investigate changes in microbial communities.

Whether pensions, taxes or public spending, economic policy debates rarely have clear-cut answers. The Socio-Economic Papers from the Institute for Socio-Economics explain the schools of economic thought behind different positions. The first issue is on old-age security.

The transformation of Germany's automotive industry is putting increasing pressure on employees and companies. How can this transition be made fair? A study by the IAQ shows that company-level instruments can support the transition but are increasingly reaching their limits.