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Technische Universität München

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 ...

Technische Universität München

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 ...

Helmholtz Munich

Advanced Brain Science Without Coding Expertise

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The ocean – a climate champion? How to boost marine carbon dioxide uptake

ONEKEY GmbH

Lack of Privacy Transparency in the Smart Home Sector: ONEKEY analyses IoT Devices together with German Universities

Lack of Privacy Transparency in the Smart Home Sector: ONEKEY analyses IoT Devices together with German Universities The UnboxingIoTPrivacy research project focuses on systematically inspecting the privacy characteristics of IoT devices to educate consumers. Duesseldorf, February 23rd, 2024 - Smart devices that are ...

Technische Universität München

Prof. Pfleiderer new scientific director of the FRM II

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Change at the top of the TUM Research Neutron Source Prof. Pfleiderer new scientific director of the FRM II • Experimental physicist with an international reputation • Manager with scientific vision and diplomatic skills • FRM II as a service provider for researchers in Germany and abroad The Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II) is getting a new ...

Yanfeng

Yanfeng has set company targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions / Science Based Targets initiative validates Yanfeng emissions reduction targets

PNO Innovation GmbH

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EU Provides 1 Mio. to Researchers to Advance Personalised Oncology

Fraunhofer Institut für Angewandte Festkörperphysik IAF

Quantum technologies are approaching application

Technische Universität München

Position paper: “ChatGPT can lead to greater equity in education”

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Position paper outlines opportunities for schools and universities “ChatGPT can lead to greater equity in education” • Interdisciplinary position paper on opportunities and risks of language models in education • Personalized use of applications could bring about individual improvement for learners • Artificial ...

Technische Universität München

New center for digital medicine and health

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/37491 Images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1663381 NEWS RELEASE Interdisciplinary research for the digital medicine of the future Federal and state governments approve funding for digital medicine and health center ...

Technische Universität München

When quantum particles fly like bees: Quantum simulator provides insights into the dynamics of complex quantum systems

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center Phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/37379 High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1658531 NEWS RELEASE When quantum particles fly ...

Technische Universität München

Vaccination campaign messages often prove ineffective

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICHCorporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de NEWS RELEASE Vaccination campaign messages often prove ineffective Study in eight countries demonstrates barriers for communications on Covid-19 Conventional vaccination campaign messages often miss their targets. A study in eight European countries shows that information on the benefits of ...

Technische Universität München

New technology for clinical CT scans

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10808 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/37180 Pictures: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1646992 NEWS RELEASE New technology for clinical CT scans Prototype of a clinical CT device combines dark-field X-ray and conventional technology For the first time, a ...

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Hope Spot Ocean? – combining conservation and sustainable use / The new World Ocean Review: Communicating the latest marine knowledge understandably

Technische Universität München

New algorithm for classification of skin lesions - Deep learning algorithm with improved diagnostic accuracy

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10808 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/37139 Picture: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1638729 NEWS RELEASE New algorithm for classification of skin ...

Kontrast Personalberatung GmbH

Global Research Institute with new Professorship in Tropical Medicine and Focus on Implementation Research

Hamburg (ots) - Institute assumes tasks of a WHO Collaborating Center (WHO-CC) Implementation Research - Kontrast Personalberatung assists in filling position The research institute from Hamburg will establish the department of implementation research and, with the new professorship of tropical medicine, set up a ...

Technische Universität München

Quantum computer provides insights into exotic states of matter

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICHCorporate Communications Center Phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/37062 High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1636492 NEWS RELEASE Twisting elusive quantum particles Quantum processor provides insights into exotic states of matter While the number of qubits and the ...

Technische Universität München

TUM among the top 50 in four subject areas

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36960 NEWS RELEASE TUM among the top 50 in four subject areas Latest THE World University Rankings by Subject published The Technical University of Munich (TUM) again ranks among the 50 best universities in the ...

Technische Universität München

Smart Farming: Part-time further education in the agricultural sector by TUM

Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161 5403 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de NEWS RELEASE Smart Farming: Part-time further education in the agricultural sector by TUM Certificate Program „Smart Farming and IoT in Agriculture“ The digitization of agriculture is one of the most discussed topics in the industry. However, there is often a lack of ...

News Direct

SCIENTISTS WORLDWIDE PLEDGE THEIR TRUST IN SCIENCE IN CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIGHT

Trieste (ots) - --News Direct-- The UNESCO International Day of Light on May 16th celebrated the worldwide campaign promoting the importance of science and the scientific process for society and sustainable development. The Trust Science pledge saw supporters of science worldwide join together to affirm their appreciation for science. Notable signatories include Nobel ...

3C Compliance PATH2INTEGRITY

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Digital Learning: Students exchange international views on fake news, reliable information and data protection

Technische Universität München

CHE Rankings: TUM awarded outstanding grades by its students

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36608/ NEWS RELEASE TUM awarded outstanding grades by its students CHE University Rankings: top scores for study conditions Students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have given their university an ...

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DIGITAL LEARNING GAP LEAVES EUROPEAN STUDENTS AT RISK OF ONLINE ‘INFODEMIC’, NEW OECD PISA REPORT REVEALS

Paris / London (ots) - New pan-European digital education initiative from Vodafone’s Foundations to empower students in critical use of digital technologies. European students are struggling to manage the flood of information provided by internet and digital services, according to a new OECD PISA-report ‘21st ...