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Millions in Funding for New Research Training Group
When Beetles See Red
Hardly any insects can see the colour red. However, two beetle species from the Mediterranean region are an exception, as an international research team has discovered.
Third Countries are Undermining Western Sanctions against Russia
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, countries that are friendly with Russia have been exporting more military equipment to Russia - despite Western sanctions. This is shown by a recently published study.
Excellence Competition: Success for Top Würzburg Researchers
The University of Würzburg has secured funding for two Clusters of Excellence under the Excellence Strategy. This also means that it is now eligible to apply for University of Excellence status.
Through the winter with a balanced diet
For honeybees to overwinter successfully, several factors must work together. Researchers at the University of Würzburg have now identified a crucial one: The more diverse the diet, the greater the chances of survival.
Planting a Mosaic of Shrub Fringes
Shrub fringes on the edges of forests and fields protect animal species and have a positive effect on biodiversity: This was reported by a research team from the University of Würzburg.
Internal Clocks Determine the Ups and Downs of Antarctic Krill
The behavior of Antarctic krill not only reacts to external environmental influences such as light or food. It also uses its internal clock to adapt to the extreme conditions of the polar environment.
Bacteria: Recording Gene Activity More Efficiently
Analysing the gene activity of every single bacterial cell in a colony? A new technique from Würzburg can do this much more efficiently than other methods.
New Master’s Programme in Computational Humanities
From the winter semester of 2025, the University of Würzburg will combine the humanities and artificial intelligence in a new Master's degree programme. This will open up new avenues of cultural research.
Wilms Tumors: How Genes and Imprinting Pave the Way for Cancer
A research team at the University of Würzburg has gained new insights into the development of kidney tumors in young children. These enable a better risk assessment and could form the basis for targeted screening and improved early detection.
Quasiparticles Discovered on the Surface of Semiconductor Magnets
A research team from ct.qmat has detected optical quasiparticles on the surface of an antiferromagnetic quantum material for the very first time.The breakthrough results have been published in Nature Materials.
Taking a Close Look at an Asteroid
On April 13, 2029, the asteroid Apophis will fly past Earth. Researchers at the University of Würzburg are now developing a concept for two small satellites that will rendezvous with Apophis in space and collect photographs of it.
Heat and land use: Bees suffer in particular
In a new study, researchers at the University of Würzburg are investigating the interaction of major global change drivers on insects.
An Enzyme as Key to Protein Quality
When the cellular waste disposal system goes on strike, this can have fatal consequences. A research team at the University of Würzburg has now identified a key player in this clean-up crew.
New Method Provides Fresh Insights into Insect Decline
Agriculture's impact on insect diversity is more severe than previously thought, according to a new study from the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.

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