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Under the motto ‘Science for social cohesion’, the University of Münster is calling for a ‘March for Science’ on 9 May. The Rectorate invites all interested parties to take part.

A team headed by Prof Armido Studer has presented a new, efficient method for incorporating nitrogen into organic molecules. This method could be of interest for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and materials science.

The international KATRIN experiment, in which astroparticle physicist Prof Christian Weinheimer and his research group from the University of Münster were also involved, has set a new record. According to a recent publication in Science, the researchers have determined that neutrinos weigh a maximum of 8 x 10(-37) kilograms – a measurement of unprecedented precision.

Why do problems occur with a special variant of ‘protein glues’, the split inteins, that severely limit their use in producing proteins? A team from Münster has now answered this question.

Chemist Lukas Paetow, a PhD student in the international research training group Münster-Nagoya, is currently in Nagoya, Japan, for a research stay. Buses and trains are always on time there and the convenience stores are open around the clock. A guest article.

The University of Münster Foundation (Universitätsstiftung Münster) awards Citizens Science prizes to two research projects, each of which receives 7,500 euros. The awards ceremony is due to take place on April 10. The University newspaper wissen|leben presents short portraits of the award-winners.

The University of Münster is joining in: 2025 is the ‘Year of Quantum Science and Technology’. In an interview, quantum physicist Professor Carsten Schuck from the University of Münster explains why classical physics is not enough to understand the world.

Everyone bears a responsibility for the energy transition – from the personal level to the political and international levels. Philosopher Prof. Michael Quante is the co-publisher of “Energy Responsibility”, a publication which appeared just recently. In this interview he talks about approaches, both large and small, to finding solutions.

The energy transition and its effects on biodiversity are often controversial. Prof. Sascha Buchholz, head of the Animal Ecology working group at the Institute of Landscape Ecology at the University of Münster, investigates spatial and temporal changes to biodiversity. Taking bats as an example, Kathrin Kottke spoke to him about the ways in which the challenges of protecting nature and protecting species can be reconciled with the expansion of renewable energies.

Willkommen, bienvenue, hoşgeldiniz, benvenuti and welcome: the University of Münster has now welcomed 154 international exchange students for the new summer semester. During the ‘Welcome Week’, the International Office informed them about studying and living at the university and in the city.

Scientists from Germany and Italy, including plant biotechnologist Prof Michael Hippler from the University of Münster, have uncovered details of the protective layer that surrounds the fine protrusions of cells.

A research team led by Prof Stephan von Delft has analysed in which scenarios hydrogen-powered boats are more economical compared to established transport solutions.

In an interview, the plant biotechnologist shares insights into how plants use electrical signals to defend themselves against pathogens.