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-                This is a selection of Helmholtz Software Spotlights, which will be continuously expanded and updated. Stay tuned and learn more about great research software projects!
+            <article>
+                <p>
+                    The <b>Helmholtz Software Spotlights</b> present outstanding software products that are developed and maintained in Helmholtz research centres.
+                    We want to raise awareness for the general importance of research software in academia, and present software that appeals equally to research, citizens, industry and politics.
+                </p>
+                <p>
+                    Please note that this list will not be extended any further.
+                    Currently, we are preparing the <a href="https://helmholtz.software" target="_blank">Helmholtz Research Software Directory</a> to accommodate the Software Spotlights in the near future (Q1/2023), aiming to provide more features and a better user experience.
+                </p>
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