Chemesthetic Sensitivity Influences Dietary Choices

A recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki has revealed that individual chemesthetic perception, which relates to chemically induced sensations in the mouth, can significantly influence dietary habits and preferences. This doctoral research, led by Doctoral Researcher Sulo Roukka, MSc, examined the relationship between chemesthetic sensitivity and food consumption patterns among participants. Chemesthesis refers to the ability to perceive certain chemical stimuli that evoke tactile...
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Invasive Species Threatens Popular Tourist Destinations

Invasive Species Threatens Popular Tourist Destinations

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The relentless expansion of non-native species poses a significant threat to ecosystems, a concern currently unfolding in Austria. Renowned for its picturesque landscapes adorned with mountains and lakes, Austria's natural beauty is now under siege by an invasive intruder: the quagga mussel, a warning issued by the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions, and Water Management. Originating from the Black Sea region, these mussels, capable of reaching sizes of up to four centimeters,...

Brandenburg Proposes Prohibition on Private Ownership of Dangerous Animals

Brandenburg Proposes Prohibition on Private Ownership of Dangerous Animals

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke of Brandenburg has announced intentions to swiftly implement a ban on the private ownership of hazardous animals in the region. This declaration came following an animal protection summit held in Potsdam on Wednesday. Woidke emphasized the paramount importance of safeguarding individuals while ensuring animals are housed in environments suitable to their species. The prohibition targets creatures such as lions, large felines, venomous snakes, and poisonous spiders....

Orangutan Demonstrates Self-Medication Using Medicinal Plant for Wound Treatment

Orangutan Demonstrates Self-Medication Using Medicinal Plant for Wound Treatment

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

When faced with minor injuries like a cut finger, many of us resort to self-treatment before seeking medical assistance. However, in the dense foliage of the jungle, great apes lack access to conventional medical supplies. Despite this, recent observations suggest that at least some individuals possess knowledge of wound management techniques utilizing natural remedies. A recent study published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports sheds light on this phenomenon. Biologists from the Max...

Can Deep Water Corals Survive the Impact of Climate Change?

Can Deep Water Corals Survive the Impact of Climate Change?

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) situated off the northeastern coast of Australia stands as the largest and arguably the most extensively studied coral reef globally. Yet, the prevailing discoveries have been disheartening. Year after year, scientists witness the ongoing bleaching and gradual demise of the GBR, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs. However, a glimmer of hope now emerges for this natural wonder. Researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Queensland have...

Rising Summer Temperatures Linked to Climate Change

Rising Summer Temperatures Linked to Climate Change

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

With each passing summer, temperatures seem to climb higher, a phenomenon attributed to natural forces. Last year witnessed record-breaking heat across Germany, with temperatures frequently surpassing the 30-degree Celsius mark. This trend is expected to continue into the upcoming summer, potentially reaching even greater extremes with fewer cloudy and rainy days. A recent study conducted by the European Geoscience Union points to climate change as the primary culprit behind these escalating...

In 2023, We Became Lost in Neverland on Climate Change

In 2023, We Became Lost in Neverland on Climate Change

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

This year, the UN, governments and even some scientists lost their collective minds on climate change. In July, UNSecretary-General António Guterressaid: "Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning. Children swept away by monsoon rains, families running from the flames (and) workers collapsing in scorching heat." Guterres now claims that "the era of global warming has ended" and "the era of global boiling has arrived." Three months later, Icelandic Prime Minister...

TUM Research Aims to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Poultry Farming

TUM Research Aims to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Poultry Farming

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Julia Steinhoff-Wagner, a Professor of Animal Nutrition and Metabolism at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is spearheading an innovative research project focused on the reduction of antibiotic use in poultry farming while maintaining animal welfare standards. In an interview, she delves into the connection between antibiotic usage, animal health, and nutrition. While substantial research on antibiotic resistance is available, could you explain your current project's objectives? Our...

Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Munich Researcher and Colleagues

Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Munich Researcher and Colleagues

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three researchers, including Ferenc Krausz, the Director of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Garching, near Munich. In addition to Krausz, Pierre Agostini from Aix-Marseille University in France and Anne L'Huillier, who teaches at Lund University in Sweden, have also been honored. They are being recognized for their contributions to the field of electron dynamics, as announced by the Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday...

Breakthrough Discovery Unlocks Potential for Highly Sensitive Sensors

Breakthrough Discovery Unlocks Potential for Highly Sensitive Sensors

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The world of electronic devices is on the brink of a revolution in sensor technology as scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) announce a groundbreaking theoretical extension of parametric amplification. This discovery opens the door to unprecedented sensitivity in sensors, promising enhanced accuracy in location detection for mobile devices and a potential quantum leap in quantum computing. In today's electronic landscape, sensors frequently operate with high-frequency signals,...

Quantum-Safe Data Encryption: Researchers at TUM Take on NIST Challenge

Quantum-Safe Data Encryption: Researchers at TUM Take on NIST Challenge

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

As the world advances technologically, our reliance on the internet for daily tasks grows stronger. From online shopping to banking, we trust that our sensitive data remains secure through encryption. However, the emergence of quantum computing poses a significant threat to our data security, as quantum computers have the potential to crack existing encryption methods. Recognizing the impending challenge, the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) took proactive...

Erbium Dopants Stimulated to Emit Single Photons

Erbium Dopants Stimulated to Emit Single Photons

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have made significant progress in the path towards a quantum network by stimulating erbium atoms in crystalline silicon to emit single photons. This breakthrough could pave the way for extended networks linking quantum systems, potentially leading to a future quantum internet. Such a network would enable secure information exchange through fiber-optic connections, providing provable...

Europe's largest aerospace campus set for Munich

Europe's largest aerospace campus set for Munich

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The largest aerospace campus in Europe will be established in Taufkirchen and Ottobrunn, located in the southern part of Munich, Germany. This mega-project is a collaborative effort between the Free State of Bavaria and the involved municipalities. In late June, they signed a Joint Declaration to pave the way for the development of this new campus, which will be centered around the Department of Aerospace and Geodesy of the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Bavarian Minister of Science, Mr....

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