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Technische Universität München

Complex pancreatic tumor organoids as foundation for new treatment strategies

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Foundation for new cancer treatment strategies Organoids represent the complex cell landscape of pancreatic cancer - Tumors are composed of cancer cells with a variety of different characteristics. - This contributes significantly to the complexity of pancreatic cancer and makes the disease difficult to treat. - For the ...

Technische Universität München

Removing hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE TUM researchers develop highly effective filter material Removing hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water - Metal-organic framework compounds made of zirconium carboxylate as filters - Large-scale use in practice still to come - Contaminated sites caused by PFAS will be with us for several generations ahead The chemicals known as PFAS are considered a severe threat to ...

European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Torino and Benidorm selected as 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Brussels (ots) - The European Commission unveils the 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism, recognising their outstanding achievements in accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and cultural heritage & creativity as exceptional tourism destinations. Torino (Italy) and Benidorm (Spain) have been selected as the winners of the EU’s 2025 ...

Koehler Group

Koehler Group Sustainability Manager Receives Award for Extraordinary Commitment from 4evergreen Alliance

Technische Universität München

New method for designing artificial proteins

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Designing large new proteins with AI New method for designing artificial proteins - Efficient design of new proteins with desired properties - Size of newly designed proteins is approaching that of antibodies - Predicted protein structures successfully validated in experiments Protein design aims to create customized antibodies for therapies, biosensors for diagnostics, or ...

Technische Universität München

Windfall profits from oil and gas could cover climate payments

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Companies took in half a trillion dollars more than expected in 2022 Windfall profits from oil and gas could cover climate payments A central issue at the UN Climate Change Conference, set to start on November 11, will be the negotiations on new payments from industrialized nations to poorer countries. However, the question of whether and how these payments will be financed ...

EU4Regions

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Europe's politics come to life in the regions / What does the EU actually do in my region?

Technische Universität München

Artificial intelligence for AI policy

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE AI4POL research project develops tools for more efficient regulation Artificial intelligence for AI policy How can Europe efficiently achieve its goals in the regulation of artificial intelligence? And how can the EU itself use AI for this purpose? In the AI4POL project, an international research team will investigate whether EU regulations actually support its citizens. ...

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

INFOSYS

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 ...

Mars Inc

Gabriel 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 ...

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 ...

Global Battery Alliance

Global 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 ...

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 ...