Helmholtz

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage Helmholtz is a German research organization that conducts interdisciplinary research in various fields, including environmental science and technology. The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is one of its institutions, which focuses on understanding and mitigating environmental issues such as pollution and climate change. The Helmholtz organization is involved in research efforts to break down 'forever chemicals', also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are persistent pollutants that contaminate soil and water.