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Forschende in einem Labor am Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering

8/6/2026

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Career in science: María José Zúñiga

Rethinking mobility through the lens of justice

Mobility enables participation in society. Yet not everyone can move through cities with the same freedom and ease. Doctoral researcher María José Zúñiga investigates how mobility systems and public spaces can be planned to be fairer, more inclusive, and more sustainable – and how people’s diverse identities and life experiences shape their access to mobility.

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Research Mobility Sustainability

8/6/2026

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Study compares GLP-1 agonist with standard of care

Obesity drug significantly reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular events and infections

People with type 2 diabetes and obesity may benefit from treatment with tirzepatide. Tirzepatide, marketed under the brand name Mounjaro, can reduce the risk of heart attacks and hospitalizations due to infections by about one-third each compared with a conventional diabetes medication. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Harvard Medical School demonstrated this using health insurance data.

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Research Medicine

Katja Kowalski and Cornelius Senf working in the forest with a 3D laser scanner. The scanner emits laser pulses that are used to generate detailed 3D models of forest stands.

8/5/2026

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Europe's carbon sinks under pressure

Unprecedented biomass loss in Europe's forests since 2018

Using satellite data, researchers at TUM have identified an unprecedented loss of aboveground biomass in Europe’s forests since 2018. Forests in Central Europe, which have been heavily affected by drought and bark beetle outbreaks, have been particularly impacted. The study also shows that even small increases in disturbed forest area can release large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. The findings raise concerns about the European Union's ability to meet its climate goals.

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Research Sustainability

8/4/2026

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New: Daria Gritsenko

How algorithms change public decision-making

In this episode of “NewIn,” we meet Daria Gritsenko. The new professor of Algorithmic Governance and Public Policy examines how digital technologies are reshaping government and how algorithmic decision-making affects democratic legitimacy, public trust, and perceptions of fairness.

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Teaching Research Community

The root system of a grass plant. The soil is exposed, so that the roots are visible in the lower part of the image and the blades of grass are visible in the upper part.

8/3/2026

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Visualizing plant-fungal interactions

Underground fungal networks in 3D

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have visualized the complex network of plant roots and mycorrhizal fungi in soil in three dimensions for the first time. The researchers see this method as a promising tool for studying climate-resilient plants.

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Research Sustainability

Samuel Greiff (center) and his team at the Centre for International Student Assessment.

7/30/2026

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Five misconceptions about the educational survey

PISA: Setting the record straight

In September, the Centre for International Student Assessment (ZIB) at TUM will present the German results of the most recent study of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The survey series is one of the most widely followed and debated scientific assessments. Yet, misconceptions persist. Here is a fact-check for five of them.

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Research TUM Magazine

In a workshop together with MIT CSAIL, researchers from TUM and DLR will present their latest developments.

7/24/2026

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Research collaboration on robotics and artificial intelligence

TUM is expanding its strategic partnership with MIT

The Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence at the Technical University of Munich (TUM MIRMI) and the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT CSAIL) are expanding their collaboration in robotics and artificial intelligence. The Bavarian Ministry of Science is initially funding the strategic partnership with 1.6 million euros.

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Research Artificial Intelligence

Grundlage der temporären Umgestaltungen ist ein mehrstufiger Beteiligungsprozess. Nach einer Informationsphase im Sommer 2025 konnten Menschen, die in den Quartieren wohnen, arbeiten oder sich dort engagieren, eigene Ideen für die Gestaltung des öffentlichen Raums einbringen.

7/24/2026

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Safer, greener, more livable

MCube MOSAIQ begins street redesign projects in the Schwabing-West and Moosach neighborhoods

How can urban neighborhoods be made safer for traffic, greener, and better prepared for the effects of climate change? The MCube mobility cluster, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is launching the MOSAIQ project to temporarily redesign selected street sections and public spaces in Schwabing-West and Moosach. Starting in late July 2026, new gathering spaces, greenery, safe crossings, and amenities for cyclists will be created—developed in collaboration with local residents.

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Research Sustainability Mobility Public Engagement

v.l.n.r: Susanne Wamsler, Tao Zhang, Frances H. Arnold, Conrad Keijzer, Thomas F. Hofmann

7/23/2026

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Award for catalysis research

Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award honors Frances H. Arnold and Tao Zhang

For the tenth time, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the specialty chemicals company Clariant have presented the Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award. The 2026 award for outstanding achievements in catalysis research was bestowed on Nobel Laureate Prof. Frances H. Arnold. During the ceremony, the 2025 award was also formally presented to Prof. Tao Zhang.

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Author Viktoria Lehmann in the laboratory

7/22/2026

Reading time: 3 Min.

Sustainable protein supply

Turning solar power into protein

According to United Nations projections, global food demand could increase by around 60 percent by 2050, while only about two percent additional agricultural land is expected to become available. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are therefore exploring new approaches to safeguard food security. A team at the TUM Campus Straubing has developed a process for producing crucial amino acids from carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and renewable energy.

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