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TherVacB: Advance Curative Strategy for Chronic Hepatitis B

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Which universities shape the start-up landscape?

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Data analysis for Germany, Austria and Switzerland Which universities shape the start-up landscape? • TUM, ETH Zurich and University of St. Gallen in the lead • German private universities are the most successful in relation to student numbers • Only nine universities make up the top 5 in the largest sectors Where did most start-up founders study and research? A study by ...

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QS Rankings: TUM number 22 worldwide

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE QS World University Rankings see TUM as the best university in the EU TUM rises to number 22 worldwide The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has again moved up in the QS World University Rankings and now holds the 22nd position worldwide. This marks the first time TUM has reached the top 25 in one of the three most prestigious international university rankings. In addition, ...

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Robotics live at Automatica 2025: TUM MIRMI – Guided Tour for Journalists

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS INVITATION Robotics live at Automatica 2025 TUM MIRMI – Guided Tour for Journalists On June 24, 2025, the opening day of the automatica 2025 robotics trade fair, the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will offer journalists a guided tour for an advance peek at ...

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Quantum Computers Shed Light on the Building Blocks of Nature

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Quantum Computers Simulate Fundamental Physics Shedding Light on the Building Blocks of Nature Fundamental forces in nature are described by complex theoretical models. However, understanding them is challenging due to the complexity of simulating these models, which is beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. A research team from the Technical University of ...

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Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE New calculations show: imports without guarantees are not competitive Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed • Existing models often based on uniform financing costs • New calculation method takes socio-political risks into account • In the current interest rate environment, African ...

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Forests’ role in addressing climate and biodiversity challenges

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Press Invite - 3rd Component field test of SYNERGISE project

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TUM professor develops AI chip

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Cyber-secure and energy-saving AI chip developed for decentralized use without the cloud A new AI chip developed at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) works without the cloud server or internet connections needed by existing chips. The AI Pro, designed by Prof Hussam Amrouch, is modelled on the human brain. Its innovative neuromorphic architecture enables it to perform calculations on the spot, ensuring full cyber security. ...

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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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Britta Meyermann becomes Managing Director of Odeon Fiction

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canSERV Open Call Relaunches: EUR 1,500,000 in EU funding to accelerate Cancer Research and Innovation

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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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SGLT2 HYPE: New EU-funded Project Aims to Transform Hypertension Treatment

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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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PM: DHL und Scania testen E-Lkw mit kraftstoffbetriebenem Stromgenerator für größere Reichweiten / PR: DHL and Scania to test electric truck with fuel-powered range extender

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Max Wiedemann Appointed as Head of AI for Mediawan Group

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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 ...

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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 ...