The speed at which deadwood decomposes in forests depends on the climate as well as on fungi and insects. An international research team has now determined the annual contribution made by…
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Tiny Forests - miniature forests in in the middle of a city - can offer more biodiversity, a shady and cooling microclimate, and a green ambience for recreation and social engagement in…
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As a contribution to increasing crop variety for improved food security in Subsaharan Africa, a leafy vegetable which is rich in vitamins and minerals shall be domesticated. At present,…
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The global population is growing, and more and more people need to be fed. But how can the world's food supply be guaranteed in the future, despite climate change and resource scarcity?…
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As temperatures rise, the risk of devastating forest fires is increasing. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are using artificial intelligence to estimate the long-term…
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For his outstanding project on the development of new therapeutic options for inflammatory bowel diseases, Professor Dirk Haller, Head of the TUM Department of Immunology and Director of the…
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TUM-scientist is recognized for outstanding achievements in the field of computational and theoretical neuroscience
The Hertie Foundation and the Federation of European Neuroscience…
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Plants rotting in the soil are valuable for more than just compost. In fact, plant residues play a crucial role in keeping carbon in the soil, which is important for reducing the planet's…
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Even those who do not have a degree in brewing will soon be able to continue their education in brewing and malting: The certificate program "Brewer Cursus Weihenstephan" will take place for…
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Plastic residues in aquatic systems as a potential environmental risk - so-called microplastics - and the associated risks to human health are increasingly becoming the focus of scientific…
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