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Treasures from the past

Carl Duisberg was unable to part with any of his notes, so what better idea than to found an archive? This is precisely what the first Bayer Managing Director did exactly 100 years ago. » more

From birth-control pills to cancer therapies

The acquisition of Schering was the largest take-over in Bayer’s history. Under the name Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany*, the joint pharmaceutical company is now aiming to become one of the largest players on the world market. » more

The Bayer Cross

This huge sign is an unmistakable landmark in the Leverkusen night sky. But the Bayer Cross is much more than just a large advertising sign. As a symbol it is the most important element in the company's image and a seal of quality worldwide for Bayer's services and products. » more

Research & Innovation

Clear visions

Future studies for the automotive industry: Concept cars allow designers and engineers to go beyond the limits. Plastics from Bayer MaterialScience open up new possibilities.
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Targeting Cancer

Modern medicine so far has failed to beat cancer. New perspectives are opening, however: Bayer scientists are working on innovative treatment concepts. » more

Products

The future begins today

Storage technology: The first audio CDs hit the market in 1982. 25 years later there are discs with 80 times the storage capacity. And development continues. » more

Rush renewal

All over the world, enormous amounts of fresh drinking water leak into the ground every day. Why? Because of corroded pipes. With raw materials from Bayer MaterialScience, pipes can now be renovated quickly and easily. Great Britain is pioneering the application of this new technology. » more

The amazing bean

Coffee-drinking is extremely popular, and the boundaries between preferences are blurring. Italian-style coffee culture has now become established worldwide. Yet there is another important reason why the number of coffee lovers is continuing to grow. The brown bean is experiencing a dramatic image shift in regard to its effects on health. » more

Wiping out graffiti

Every year Germany spends up to 500 million euros to remove graffiti. In the future, these costs can be reduced by using waterborne two-component polyurethane paints formulated with raw materials developed by Bayer MaterialScience. » more

“+Teamgeist™” World Cup Soccer Ball

Seit 36 Jahren liefert adidas den WM-Fußball. Dass das Unternehmen dabei stets innovativ ist, beweist aufs Neue der +Teamgeist™. Bei der Entwicklung und Produktion dieses Balles spielt Bayer MaterialScience kräftig mit. » more

From the Dead Sea to Mount Everest

Geri Winkler, who suffers from type I diabetes, has cycled 7,600 kilometers from Jordan to Nepal and scaled the summit of Mount Everest. Normal blood glucose levels are vital for the diabetic adventurer. » more

Swimming with Sharks

For Fabien Cousteau, grandson of the famous cinematographer Jacques Cousteau, it was a dream come true: With the aid of an artificial shark, he was able to swim among the ocean predators. His adventure was made possible by the Bayer material Makrolon®. » more

Sustainability & Commitment

The way to a life

In many cotton fields in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, hybrid seed is being produced for a subsidiary of Bayer CropScience. The company now buys seed only from those suppliers who agree not to use child labor. In turn, the producers are paid more money. » more

Seeing-eye dogs: A four-legged friend

Bayer HealthCare is supporting a very special project in Brazil: the first Latin American training center for guide dogs which help blind people cope with the difficulties of everyday life. Silvo Góis is one of these people. » more

The names "Bayer Schering Pharma" or "Schering" as used in this publication always refer to Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Berlin, Germany, or its predecessor, Schering AG, Berlin, Germany, respectively.