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Technische Universität München

CO2 storage through dead plant material: Allowing plant residues to rot on the field is good for the climate

Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161 5403 - 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/36790/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1616486 CO2 storage through dead plant material Allowing plant residues to rot ...

Technische Universität München

At what temperature the weather becomes a problem - Climate change leads to increasing heat strain for humans, animals and crops

Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161 5403 - 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/36780/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1616096 A t what temperature the weather becomes a problem Climate change leads ...

Technische Universität München

Water in zeolites saves energy in the conversion of biomass into biofuel

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/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36775/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1615973 NEWS RELEASE Catalyzing the conversion of biomass to biofuel Water in zeolites saves ...

Horizon Europe

Coronavirus: Commission launches the Coronavirus Global R&I Collaboration Portal

Brussels (ots) - At the European Research and Innovation Days today, the European Commission launched a new coronavirus collaboration portal that offers matchmaking opportunities for researchers and research projects worldwide focusing on the socio-economic aspects of the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative supports the ’Global Approach to Research and ...

Technische Universität München

Animal health through genomics | Feasibility study: Preventing diseases through genome analysis and genome scissors

Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161 5403 - 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/36757/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1615373 Animal health through genomics Feasibility study: Preventing diseases ...

Technische Universität München

New light on making two-dimensional polymers: Tailored 2D-materials by self organization and photopolymerisation

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/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36723/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1613517 NEWS RELEASE New light on making ...

Technische Universität München

QS Rankings: TUM repeats as the top German university

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/36727/ NEWS RELEASE TUM repeats as the top German university New issue of QS World University Rankings The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has achieved its seventh consecutive number one position among ...

Technische Universität München

Digital school books help low-achieving pupils

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de Images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1613116 NEWS RELEASE Digital school books help low-achieving pupils Study on use of tablets in mathematics / new material available online in three languages Low-achieving pupils benefit more in mathematics lessons from learning materials on tablet PCs than ...

European Patent Office (EPO)

European Inventor Award 2021: Meet some of today’s most inspiring innovators at digital event on 17 June

Technische Universität München

New AI technology protects privacy in medical diagnostics

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22562 - 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/36689/ Highresolution pictures: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1612604 NEWS RELEASE New AI technology protects privacy Medical diagnostics algorithm identifies pneumonia in paediatric x-ray images AI algorithms can ...

Technische Universität München

Neutrons show a connection between depression and lithium concentration in the brain

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/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36683/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1612340 NEWS RELEASE Making the gray cells happy Neutrons show a connection between depression and ...

PropTech Lab

RELEVATION 2021: Fundraising Summit for the booming PropTech market unlocks new investment potentials

Brussels (ots) - ● June 23 – 24, 2021: Unique digital conference and matchmaking event for investors and PropTech startups sets the stage for the future of real estate industry ● Event focused on transactions: founders meet venture capitalists - venture capitalists meet fund-of- funds (LPs) ● Recruiting ...

Technische Universität München

Enzyme system for the hydrogen industry: Platinum-free biocatalyst for fuel cells and water electrolysis

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/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36625/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1611030 NEWS RELEASE Enzyme system for the ...

Technische Universität München

Why robots need reflexes - Interview

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center Phone: +49 89 289 25439 – 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/36620/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1610864 NEWS RELEASE Interview: Why robots need reflexes Robots could safeguard people from pain Reflexes protect our bodies – for example when we ...

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 ...

European Patent Office (EPO)

SME tech saves seabirds from death: Ben and Pete Kibel named European Inventor Award 2021 finalists

IEVA (Independent European Vape Alliance)

EU scientific committee ignores the science on vaping

Brussels (ots) - The European Commission has today missed an opportunity to bolster its Beating Cancer Plan and recognise the importance of vaping in reducing smoking-related diseases among Europeans. A report from the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER)[1] has failed to compare the risks of electronic cigarette use with the risks of smoking. Such an omission renders the report of ...

Technische Universität München

An icon of socialist architecture - Prof. Danzl talks about the conservation of the Buzludzha monument in an interview

Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161 5403 - 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/36594/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1610302 Prof. Danzl talks about the conservation of the Buzludzha monument in ...

Technische Universität München

Towards new solar cells with active machine learning: Fewer requirements let artificial intelligence discover new materials more efficiently

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/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36595/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1610317 NEWS RELEASE Towards new solar cells ...

Technische Universität München

Energy-saving gas turbines from the 3D printer: Neutrons "see" internal stress in components from additive manufacturing

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/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36587/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1610245 NEWS RELEASE Energy-saving gas ...

Technische Universität München

Biomass production by reverse citric acid cycle - central metabolic pathway runs "backwards" at high carbon dioxide concentrations

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/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/36584/ Image: ...

European Destination of Excellence

New European Destination of Excellence 2022 competition launched

Brussels (ots) - EU revamps the EDEN competition to award tourism sustainability pioneers Today, the European Commission launches the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 competition. This initiative rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices in smaller destinations across Europe. EDEN was first introduced by the ...

European Capital of Smart Tourism

EU launches European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition / EU awards innovative, sustainable and accessible tourism paving the road to recovery

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launches the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition. This initiative rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. The tourism sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs in the EU, and still holds ...

Technische Universität München

THE Impact Rankings: TUM ranked number one in the world for innovation

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/36581/ NEWS RELEASE TUM ranked number one in the world for innovation New Impact Rankings announced by Times Higher Education In the THE Impact Rankings, the ...