Increasing the service life of filter systems for drinking water supply
To improve access to clean drinking water, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology scientists investigate ways to naturally clean photovoltaic-powered membrane filtration systems
Petra Wiesmayer
New, promising antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
Researchers at the University of Bonn, Germany, together with international colleagues, have found and further developed novel antibody fragments, so-called "nanobodies", against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Waste heat conversion to electricity even with small temperature differences
German and Japanese scientists have succeeded in taking a big step towards the goal of converting waste heat into electricity with small temperature differences.
Photovoltaic systems inspired by the wing of a butterfly
German researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed methods to produce photovoltaic systems with a homogeneous and brightly colored surface.
Munich Quantum Valley to accelerate quantum research
As part of the "Munich Quantum Valley", the first German quantum computer is to be developed in Munich in cooperation between science and universities.
The European Union’s HEPHAESTUS Project: Cable robot to build and renovate façades
A cable robot will build, repair and maintain building façades in the future. A research team from the Technical University of Munich was involved in its development.
In case of fire: Intelligent buildings as lifesavers
A doctoral student at Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences has investigated how a digital system can optimize the signposting of escape routes, depending on the location of the fire
Does oxygen deficiency go unnoticed because coronavirus infects sensor cells?
Scientists at the University of Seville may have found the reason why COVID-19 patients do not notice a life-threatening oxygen deficiency - or notice it much too late.
New educational app helps children with reading & spelling difficulties
Scientists at the University of Tübingen have developed an educational app that helps people with reading and spelling difficulties to overcome this problem in a playful way from an early age.
France leads the way with a “Repair index” for electronic products
In France beginning January 2021, many electronic products must be labeled with information about repairability on a scale ranging from 1 to 10
R2D2’s little brother: Volkswagen unveils mobile charging robot
Nach rund einem Jahr Entwicklungszeit hat Volkswagen den Prototypen eines Laderoboters vorgestellt, der Elektroautos künftig mit neuer Energie versorgen soll.
Greater accuracy in the analysis of medical imaging data thanks to AI
Scientists at the Technical University of Munich have developed self-learning algorithms that can help in the analysis and interpretation of biological imaging data in the future.
New app: Control your smartphone and tablet by moving your head
Two students at the German University of Würzburg have developed an app to enable people with physical disabilities to operate smartphones and tablets using head movements.
Hydrogen production with artificial photosynthesis and polymers
An interdisciplinary team of scientists from Jena and Ulm, Germany, is working on a new method to produce hydrogen using light and organic chemical-based photoactive compounds.
Autonomous cargo bike follows its rider around independently
Berlin-based engineering company IAV is working together with FZI on an intelligent and networked e-bike that recognizes its rider and follows them around autonomously.
Friendly fungi help Christmas trees grow beautifully
For the past ten years, Austrian scientists have been working on a project to introduce a fungus to Nordmann firs to keep its harmful colleagues at bay.
Transport of the future – Driving across Europe without a driver
An articulated truck driving across Europe on autopilot will be a major step in the digitalization of the trucking industry and will fundamentally change it over the long term.
New combined process for 3D printing integrates melted materials directly
Chemists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU, Germany) have developed a method for 3D printing whereby liquids are integrated directly into the materials during the printing process.
New high-efficiency engine points the way to CO2 climate targets
As part of the "ICE2025+" project, researchers from four different German universities have studied to what extent the efficiency of internal combustion engines can be improved in hybrid drives.
Genes are a potential key to new COVID-19 treatments
British researchers have identified in a study five genes associated with the most severe form of COVID-19.