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Obrist Group

Obrist Group recommends e-cars with range extender

European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

European Commission Reveals 2025 Finalists for European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Awards

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission revealed the finalists for the 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. The awards recognise cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to smart and sustainable tourism, and promote networking and the exchange of best practices to ...

DHL Group

PM: DHL Express erhöht Luftfrachtkapazitäten und bereitet Bodennetzwerk für anspruchsvolle Hochsaison 2024 vor / PR: DHL Express adds aviation capacity and prepares ground network for demanding 2024 peak season

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

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 ...

Technische Universität München

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 ...

Technische Universität München

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 ...

Electrochaea GmbH

39 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 ...

Technische Universität München

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 ...

Democracy News Alliance

Researchers: 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

Democracy News Alliance

New report warns that eroding faith in democracy fuels Europe's far-right surge

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 ...

IHR Advisors

Correction: 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 ...

Technische Universität München

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

Technische Universität München

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 ...

Zentiva

Zentiva 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 ...

Obrist Group

Obrist 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 ...

European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

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 ...

Technische Universität München

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 ...

Technische Universität München

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 ...

ONEKEY GmbH

ONEKEY 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 ...

European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

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 ...