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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. ...
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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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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE From skill sets to an overall concept GARMI care robot becomes a universal assistant - At the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA2024) in Yokohama, Japan, geriatronics researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will present four new research projects - including work on gripping objects and new safety functionalities. - For the first time, ...
Horizon3.ai Unveils Rapid Response Service for Cyber Resilience Empowering Organizations to Preemptively Address and Prioritize Confirmed Exploitable Vulnerabilities SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2024 – Horizon3.ai, a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, today announced the launch of its Rapid Response service, now part of the NodeZero™ platform. This one-of-a-kind capability marks a significant advancement in ...
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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 ...
London (ots/PRNewswire) - D. Sculley, Kevin Buzzard, Leo de Moura, Lester Mackey and Peter J. Liu appointed to the advisory committee for the Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize. XTX Markets' newly created Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Olympiad Prize ('AIMO Prize') is a $10mn challenge fund ...
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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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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 ...
Horizon3.ai Garners Spot in 2024 CRN® Partner Program Guide SAN FRANCISCO, April 4th, 2024 - Horizon3.ai, a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, has been honored by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, with inclusion in its 2024 Partner Program Guide. This annual guide provides essential information to solution providers exploring technology vendor partner programs that offer high value and align with their ...
Horizon3.ai Unveils Phishing Impact Testing to Help Organizations Understand the Impact of Phished Credentials Empowering Decision-Makers with Precise Insights into Phishing Consequences and Recovery Strategies San Francisco, February 15th, 2024 –Horizon3.ai, a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, today ...
ECB chases Banks in Cyber Stress Test: Autonomous Penetration Testing contributes to European Financial Security “IT teams around the world must learn to think and act like hackers.” - Rainer M. Richter, Horizon3.ai Frankfurt / San Francisco, January, 23rd, 2024 – The banking supervisory authority of the ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Racing car with artificial intelligence wins in Las Vegas TUM wins again at the Indy Autonomous Challenge in the USA - Race victory at the CES electronics trade fair - Findings contribute to the development of autonomous cars - Upcoming races will take place in Monza and Abu Dhabi Victory in Las Vegas for the TUM Autonomous Motorsport Team! Once again, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has proven that autonomous driving can ...
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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 ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE Analysis of subsidies in the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy Decoupled direct payments make agriculture more productive - Farmers adapt successfully to market developments with decoupling. - Despite higher productivity, there is no increase in the environmental impact. - Decoupling might be a way to meeting the growing ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Research on the electrification of agricultural machinery New modular development kit for e-tractors - TUM presents modular electric tractor kit at Agritechnica - Modular format for various uses - Replaceable battery can also be used in the field and barnyard to store electricity The special requirements placed on trucks and agricultural machinery often make it difficult for ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Smartbax nominated for Falling Walls award Start-up dedicated to developing new antibiotics • New approach against resistant pathogens • Agent damages protein transport and energy balance of bacteria • Two TUM spin-offs nominated for Science Breakthrough of the Year at Falling Walls Summit It all began with basic research: While conducting laboratory experiments, a team ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Research on energy and climate change economy honored First Sustainability Awards supported by the Nobel Sustainability Trust presented - Sustainability award jointly with TUM - First prize winners are Elena Bou and Lord Nicholas Stern - Up to 1.3 million Swedish kronor awarded annualy For the first time, the Nobel ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Climate research: New findings on temperature tipping points How the Greenland ice sheet can be saved Climate researchers around the world are sounding the alarm about exceeding critical temperature values on the Earth. If temperatures pass what are called tipping points, the results could be catastrophic. An international ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE Interview with Prof. Julia Steinhoff-Wagner on antibiotic resistance “The key starting point is animal health” - New research project at TUM addresses the minimization of antibiotics in poultry farming - Healthy animals are the most important precondition for reducing the administration of antibiotics - Transfer of ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE First empirical study on impact of targeted advertising ban Spectrum of apps shrinks after ban on personalized ads • Data collection in free apps to be regulated• Ban at Google Play Store led to significantly fewer apps for children • Researchers recommend increasing users' willingness to pay for apps A ban on using apps to collect data in order to personalize advertising ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Bavarian government supports TUM with outdoor laboratory for automated and connected traffic New test field for connected mobility systems - Traffic research under laboratory conditions soon possible - Focus of the facility is on different research fields - State of Bavaria financially supports the project In the future the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will have its own ...
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE TUM students set Guinness world record Longest-range electric car in the world is from Munich Students from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the longest range electric car in the world. The team drove more than 2.573 kilometers on a single battery charge. As part of the IAA Mobility fair, the team ...
