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University of Freiburg researchers transcend the traditional boundaries between the disciplines, working together to advance scientific knowledge and work out solutions to the great challenges of the future.
Expand and facilitate data access for materials researchers
"NFDI-MatWerk" structures decentrally hosted data collections
The last virgin forests in Europe
A new study illustrates how much areas in Romania are threatened by deforestation
Learning from Bark Beetles
Freiburg ecologists hope the ambrosia beetle will provide helpful insights for agriculture and pesticide management
Towards the Sun
Freiburg biologist studies how plants transmit signals when exposed to light
“Like Specters in the Present Age”
For Freiburg researchers the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is the link between joint projects that cover a more than 200 years’ long history of ideas
A Kaleidoscopic View of Corona
In the video podcast “A Kaleidoscopic View of Corona,” Freiburg researchers shed light on various aspects of the pandemic
Green Hydrogen
Severin Vierrath and his team develop a new process of electrolysis as well as new materials for fuel cells
Hearing thanks to light stimulation
Freiburg researchers develop new cochlear implant that processes acoustic stimuli using micro-LEDs in the cochlea
Lifelike artificial organs
Enhanced superheroes inspire a Freiburg researcher to develop biomimetic soft robotics
A Kaleidoscopic View of Corona
In a new series of video podcasts Freiburg researchers offer their perspectives on the effects of the pandemic