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Sick bee populations:
Nearly a quarter won't make it through the winter [13.12.2012]
Pathogenic parasites: Bee populations throughout Germany have all been struck by Varroa mites, yet with varying effects. The tiny spider-like parasites feed off the blood of bees, thus contributing to the spread of disease. However, substantial differences have been observed between different regions and bee populations. Researchers at the Agricultural State Institute in...more
Advent calendar with palatial windows [28.11.2012]
Until Christmas Eve, a different window into the diversity of Hohenheim will be opened. 24 windows full of surprises will show how Hohenheim is "Growing Together".more
Maths instead of crystal balls:
New technique to calculate the longevity of car engines [08.11.2012]
Machines on strike: Using a special algorithm, a mathematician of the University of Hohenheim is able to calculate how long a motor will run. This statistical model could reduce the need for complicated tests and also sink the production costs of machines in genera -. resulting in savings for consumers. The German Research Society DFG is providing €230,000 in funding for the...more
US elections:
Halloween masks see Barack Obama as the winner [30.10.2012]
How a frog in the candidate's throat can throw the election or how halloween masks perhaps anticipate the results: Young scientists and students from the Institute of Communication Science are breaking dwon the US presidential elections on their "Campaignwatchers" blog. Their conclusion: Things are currently looking good for the incumbent Obama. Go to...more
Policy paper bioethanol:
scientists push for E 20 and alcohol-powered cars [23.07.2012]
Bislang produzieren sie Alkohol für Spirituosen, Essig, die Pharma- und die Kosmetikindustrie: rund 400 mittelständische Destillerien in Deutschland. Künftig könnten sie Getreide- und Kartoffelüberschüsse der EU zu Biosprit vergären, so der Vorstoß eines Forscherduos von der Universität Hohenheim und der Fachhochschule Münster. Kombiniert mit Biogas aus den Abfallstoffen der...more