research & discover
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.
Plant structures inspire cool concepts 1
Freiburg biomimetics specialists develop low-maintenance bioinspired shading systems for complex building facades
Off to America!2
During the 19th century many Germans dreamed of a better life on the other side of the Atlantic. They fled not only from war and poverty, but also from climate extremes
Reading under the Revolution4
Mao Zedong dictated to the people what they were to read – but the masses discovered forbidden literature
Unclarified constants5
“Suffering” and “pain” are key concepts in medicine – to this day, doctors have disagreed about what they actually mean
Quest for perfect crystal goes celestial6
University of Freiburg researchers commission astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to grow crystals
Humans learn – machines do, too7
Wolfram Burgard develops intelligent, autonomous systems – his algorithms for self-driving robots continue to be the gold standard
Light in the black box8
Biologist Ilka Diester investigates region of brain that controls motor skills
