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Infosys and Proximus Group Strengthen their Strategic Collaboration
Brussels and Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire) - To unlock new business opportunities and enhance customer experience, this collaboration will leverage Proximus Group's DI and CPaaS solutions. Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and Proximus Group, Belgium's leading digital services and ...
moreGabriel Millan joins Mars as Chief Financial Officer for Petcare business
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - - Mars announces Gabriel Millan as new CFO for Petcare, Millan will join the Mars Petcare Leadership Team and global Finance Leadership Team - Recognized finance leader with over 25 years' experience in Fortune-500/FTSE-100 companies across consumer goods and life sciences, to join Mars from GSK Today, Mars named Gabriel Millan as Chief ...
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More academic freedom leads to more innovation
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Study establishes link for the first time More academic freedom leads to more innovation • Data analyzed from 1900 to 2015 in around 160 countries • Patent applications decline when scientific freedom is restricted • Loss of 4–6% in innovation capacity predicted The innovative strength of a society depends on the level of academic freedom. An international team ...
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What gave the first molecules their stability?
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE New insights into the origins of life What gave the first molecules their stability? • Until now, it was unclear how complex molecules could survive in the primordial soup• Unstable RNA molecules are stabilized by double strands • RNAs may be able to form their own complementary strand The origins of life remain a major mystery. How were complex molecules able to form and ...
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TUM and NTU Singapore sign flagship partnership
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Global network is growing TUM and NTU Singapore sign flagship partnership • TUM's fourth flagship partnership• Focus on quantum sciences • Connection with Joint Global Research Hub at TUM Campus Heilbronn The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) have set up a flagship partnership. The agreement strengthens TUM's ...
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World’s first megawatt charger for electric trucks
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Major advance for long-distance electric road transport World’s first megawatt charger for electric trucks • In the future, the legally required rest period will be long enough for a full charge. • Enormous environmental benefits from transition from diesel to electric power • Technology ready for use With partners from industry and research institutions, the Technical ...
moreGlobal Battery Alliance launches second wave of Battery Passport pilots
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - The pilots are the world's largest, pre-competitive effort by battery cell manufacturers to create comparable battery passports and represent a major milestone towards establishing a sustainable battery value chain by 2030 The Global Battery Alliance (GBA), the largest multistakeholder organization in the energy storage space, bringing ...
more39 European cleantech innovators, investors, industry associations, researchers and NGOs call for expanding EIB guarantees to unlock EU industrial competitiveness
39 European cleantech innovators, investors, industry associations, researchers and NGOs call for expanding EIB guarantees to unlock EU industrial ...
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Impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE War-related disinformation most effective among conspiracy-minded people Impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed • 19,000 people in Europe and America surveyed on Russian disinformation • Major differences between countries • Whether propaganda is believed does not primarily depend ...
moreResearchers: The future of democracy is on the ballot in Europe
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Europe's future threatened beyond far-right surge, says new report
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Multi-purpose mucus - What mucins can do in medicine
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE What mucins can do in medicine Multi-purpose mucus They are in our eyes, on our tongues, and in our stomachs: Protective layers of mucus, a slime consisting primarily of mucins. These are molecules which bind water to form a natural lubricant. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) use them to develop coatings for contact lenses and intubation tubes, healing ...
moreCorrection: International Law in the Face of Autocracy: Examining the UAE’s role
Brussels (ots) - Please note the correct date for the event: May 28 instead of March 28. --- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) portrays itself to the world as a progressive Arab state, but a closer look behind the glittering scenes of the Gulf state reveals sheer disregard for human rights and international law. British human rights lawyers Ben Keith and Rhys Davies from ...
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Risk perception influenced less by media than previously thought
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE People don’t overestimate the frequency of dramatic causes of death Risk perception influenced less by media than previously thought For decades, researchers have assumed that people overestimate the risk of dramatic causes of death, such as road traffic accidents. The reason given for this was that such deaths are the subject of far greater media attention than more ...
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International Law in the Face of Autocracy: Examining the UAE’s role
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TUM professor uses ChatGPT for choreographies with flying robots
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE Combining robotics and ChatGPT TUM professor uses ChatGPT for choreographies with flying robots - Prof. Angela Schoellig has proved that large language models can be used safely in robotics. - ChatGPT develops choreographies for up to nine flying robots performing to selected music. - An additional algorithm guarantees that the drones will fly safely. Prof. Angela Schoellig ...
moreZentiva joins the Critical Medicines Alliance to enhance EU Medicine Supply
Brussels and Prague (ots/PRNewswire) - Zentiva, a Pan-European pharmaceutical company, joined the inaugural launch of the EU's Critical Medicines Alliance, held on April 24-25 in Brussels. This significant event, organized by DG HERA and the Belgian Presidency, convened leaders from across the healthcare industry to address the challenges of medicine supply resilience ...
moreObrist HyperHybrid: Concept for electric cars that are refueled, not charged, is ready for production
Obrist HyperHybrid: Concept for electric cars that are refueled, not charged, is ready for production - HyperHybrid: Drive with an electric motor, but refuel like a combustion engine - Inventor and CEO Frank Obrist: "HyperHybrid provides European car manufacturers with a unique selling point compared to competitors ...
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Green Destinations: European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2025 competition now open for applications!
Brussels (ots) - The European Commission has launched the 2025 edition of the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition, inviting tourism destinations across Europe to showcase their innovative sustainable tourism practices. Building on the legacy of the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN), the ...
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Siemens opens its largest cooperation center worldwide at TUM
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE New Siemens Technology Center at TUM Campus Garching Siemens opens its largest cooperation center worldwide at TUM - Siemens Technology Center to be part of TUM’s Industry on Campus strategy. - TUM president Thomas Hofmann hails first-class infrastructure and innovative workspaces at the STC. - Research to focus on ...
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Boron deficiency: oilseed rape reacts as with infection and pest infestation | Genetic mechanisms uncovered
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE Genetic mechanisms uncovered Boron deficiency: oilseed rape reacts as with infection and pest infestation - Oilseed rape reacts to boron deficiency during flowering in a similar way as to pests and infections - Boron deficiency could become an increasing problem due to ...
moreEuropean Parliament Recognizes Essential Tremor as Official Disease in Ground-Breaking Declaration
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - The Insightec-organized conference resulted in a Joint Declaration, promising new hope for patients suffering from the condition The European Parliament, in collaboration with Insightec and patient advocacy groups, has taken a historic step forward in the healthcare realm by signing a ...
moreONEKEY wins ECSO Startup Award and is Europe's most promising Cybersecurity Startup
ONEKEY wins ECSO Startup Award and is Europe's most promising Cybersecurity Startup Startups like ONEKEY are a key factor for the EU's growth and competitiveness Brussels / Bochum / Duesseldorf, March 26th, 2024 – ONEKEY is Europe's most promising startup in the field of cybersecurity: the jury of the ECSO Startup Award is convinced of this and has chosen the ...
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European Commission announces new competitions for 2025 -European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism
Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launches the 2025 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading ...
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Press Invitation: Green hydrogen, power generation and the HYFLEXPOWER project - Brussels, 19 March
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Bio-based innovations for industrial applications: stakeholder event
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mecom a new member of the non-profit European Emergency Number Association (EENA) in charge of the European emergency number service 112
Brussels / Hamburg (ots) - Since the beginning of this year, mecom Medien-Communikations-Gesellschaft mbH has been a member of Brussels-based European Emergency Number Association (EENA). EENA was founded in 1999 to develop a common emergency number service in Europe under 112. The non-profit organisation helps to ...
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International Diabetes Federation and Sanofi Global Health Unit collaborate to strengthen diabetes response in 40 countries
Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - The partnership will enhance diabetes care through training aimed at building capacity among healthcare professionals in low and middle-income countries. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in collaboration with Sanofi's Global Health Unit (GHU), is taking significant steps to ...
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