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Why people reject new rules – but only until they take effect

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Study shows psychological reasons for responses to smoking bans and the like Why people reject new rules – but only until they take effect • Many people react negatively to rules that restrict personal freedom • Study shows that rejection decreases significantly after the rules are introduced • The reason is a psychological mechanism that causes rejection of a change in ...

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Identifying pathogens within minutes instead of days

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Mass spectrometry detects bacteria without time-consuming isolation and multiplication Identifying pathogens within minutes instead of days - Identification directly in tissue and stool samples - So far 232 medically important bacterial species detectable - Database must now be further expanded Speed and reliability are crucial in the diagnosis of diseases. Researchers at the ...

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TUM spin-off launches first rocket

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Success for innovation ecosystem in aerospace TUM spin-off launches first rocket Isar Aerospace, a spin-off of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has conducted the first test flight of its rocket - and thus also the first launch of a carrier rocket designed to transport loads into orbit from Western Europe. In future, the system will be used to launch small and medium-sized satellites into space, which are crucial for ...

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Thanks to exoskeleton and electrical stimulation: Regaining mobility quickly after a stroke

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Interaction of exoskeleton and electrical stimulation Regaining mobility quickly after a stroke Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a system that helps patients learn to move their paralyzed arms and hands quickly after a stroke. This requires targeted stimulation of the muscles in the ...

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Jack the robot moves like a human

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Autonomous vehicle thinks for itself Jack the robot moves like a human Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a wheeled robot that makes its way through a crowd of people safely and without hesitation. A computer on board predicts the movement of people in the vicinity and how they are likely to react to the robot. From this, it calculates the fastest route. Similar algorithms could also be used for ...

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Learning maths with eye tracking and AI

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Now in use at first school in North Rhine-Westphalia AI-based math: individualized support for schoolchildren Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne have developed an AI-based learning system that recognizes strengths and weaknesses in mathematics by tracking eye movements with a webcam to generate problem-solving hints. This ...

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Majority support moderation on social media platforms

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Global survey shows rejection of unrestricted freedom of expression Majority support moderation on social media platforms • Representative survey in 10 countries • Majority of US respondents want to remove incitements to violence • Widespread resignation in the face of hate and intolerance Most people want harmful social media content such as physical threats and ...

DHL Group

PM: DHL Express und Cosmo Oil Marketing unterzeichnen Vereinbarung zum Einsatz von Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan / PR: DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing sign deal to drive further usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan

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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 ...

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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 ...

Exyte

Exyte Receives Micron's Outstanding Supplier Performance Award in Supplier Diversity

Stuttgart, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Exyte, a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of high-tech facilities, was presented with the Outstanding Supplier Performance Award in Supplier Diversity at the Micron Supplier Day 2024. The event, held in San Francisco, CA, USA, was attended by top-level management of Micron and its suppliers, including Exyte. ...

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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 ...

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TUM ranked 12th worldwide for interdisciplinary research

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE New THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings TUM ranked 12th worldwide for interdisciplinary research The major challenges facing the world today can be addressed only through collaborative efforts encompassing multiple scientific fields. Consequently, the British magazine Times Higher Education (THE) has created a new ranking that measures the interdisciplinary dimension of ...

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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 ...

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Significant Extension of Zinc Battery Lifespan

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE TUM Researchers Develop New Chemical Method for Improved Energy Storage Significant Extension of Zinc Battery Lifespan - Improvement to several hundred thousand charge cycles - Protective layer for zinc anode - Important result in basic research - Large-scale engineering implementation still pending The transition to renewable energy requires efficient methods for storing large ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

AI.GROUP

German-American tech ambassadors: serial entrepreneurs Petra Vorsteher and Ragnar Kruse receive GABA Award of Excellence

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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 ...

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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 ...