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.
Man-made nature
Forest intervention gets a bad rap in society – two researchers plead for more understanding
Plant structures inspire cool concepts
Freiburg biomimetics specialists develop low-maintenance bioinspired shading systems for complex building facades
Off to America!
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 Revolution
Mao Zedong dictated to the people what they were to read – but the masses discovered forbidden literature
Unclarified constants
“Suffering” and “pain” are key concepts in medicine – to this day, doctors have disagreed about what they actually mean
Quest for perfect crystal goes celestial
University of Freiburg researchers commission astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to grow crystals