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TU researchers improve understanding of the formation of heavy elements in the universe

How are heavy elements formed in the universe? Extremely neutron-rich atomic nuclei and their beta-decay rates play an important role in this process. Until now, it has been very difficult to determine these rates experimentally. Researchers at TU Darmstadt have developed theoretical predictions for such processes and successfully compared them with experimental data, where they exist. The results were published in the renowned journal “Physical Review Letters”.

Prof. Achim Schwenk appointed as external scientific member at Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik

The Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik (MPIK) is delighted to welcome Prof. Dr Achim Schwenk from the Technische Universität Darmstadt as a new external scientific member. The appointment recognises Schwenks outstanding contributions to theoretical nuclear physics and strengthens cross-institutional collaboration in a key research field of modern physics.

One new Collaborative Research Centre approved, one extended

TU Darmstadt has performed well in the current funding round for Collaborative Research Centres (CRC): the German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved the new CRC “Paper. With tailor-made properties to new applications”, which is based in Darmstadt. It has also extended funding for another Collaborative Research Centre, which is now entering its second funding phase and involves, among others, researchers from the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU) working together. The success of the two Collaborative Research Centres also strengthens the “Matter” profile area of the Rhine-Main Universities Alliance.

Interview with Professor Torsten Frosch of TU Darmstadt, coordinator of the LOEWE “MultiDrug-TDM” research cluster

A novel intelligent sensor system that significantly improves cancer treatment for paediatric patients: Researchers from TU Darmstadt and Goethe University Frankfurt have been working on this interdisciplinary innovation since the start of the year as part of the “MultiDrug-TDM” project. Coordinator Professor Torsten Frosch from TU Darmstadt provides an insight into the research project.

Interdisciplinary publication at the Centre for Synthetic Biology

How can cells be programmed to respond to complex signals and make targeted decisions, similar to a logical circuit in a computer? An interdisciplinary team from two research groups at the Centre for Synthetic Biology at TU Darmstadt has developed a new approach: an RNA-based genetic switch. The results were published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research.

Innovative machine learning utilizes data from neutron stars

What complex forces are at work in atomic nuclei? To better understand this, a research team involving TU Darmstadt has used astrophysical explosions. The results have now been published in the renowned journal Nature Communications.

There are strong role models for this in the Research Field Matter and Materials at TU Darmstadt

In the Research Field Matter and Materials (M+M), female researchers are working on key building blocks for our future – from investigating the smallest particles to novel materials and cellular processes. The mission of the Research Field M+M is clear: to understand fundamental relationships and use them to develop the building blocks for tomorrow's technologies.

TU Darmstadt research enhances the efficiency and sustainability of magnetic refrigerants

Researchers from a global consortium, including NIMS (Japan), TU Darmstadt (Germany), and other prestigious institutes, have unlocked a new pathway toward sustainable refrigeration. Published in Advanced Materials, the study highlights a significant leap forward in cooling technology.

New findings published in Physical Review Letters

Describing matter under extreme conditions, such as those found inside neutron stars, remains an unsolved problem. Researchers from TU Darmstadt and Goethe University Frankfurt have studied this matter and its thermodynamic properties. Their results have now been published in the renowned journal “Physical Review Letters”.