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Cracks in the foundations of cosmology
The measurements no longer fit the theory: Scientists at LMU are finding out whether these discrepancies can be cleared up. From the research magazine “LMU Research and Innovation“
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Springboard for international careers in law
Master’s degree course on European and International Economic Law in English launched at LMU
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Emmy Noether funding for two LMU researchers
Astrophysicist Jiamin Hou and molecular biologist Jonathan Bohlen have been awarded funding through the DFG’s Emmy Noether Program.
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Showing Lola Montez the university fountain by night
LMU alumna Marita Krauss has written a life of Ludwig I of Bavaria, who brought the university to Munich 200 years ago.
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New EU project to protect rare Mediterranean clam
LMU researchers are part of an international consortium to protect the endangered noble pen shell.
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How the body recognizes pathogens
Biochemist Bernd Lepenies researches how complex carbohydrate structures and sugar-binding proteins affect the health of humans and animals.
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Portraits of LMU alumni
Yasumasa Oguro: “Tonio Kröger is always a favorite in Japan”
German studies expert and LMU alumnus Yasumasa Oguro talks about why Thomas Mann is so well loved in Japan.
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Anna Schaffelhuber: From school to soother to ski slopes
Para-athlete and LMU alumna Anna Schaffelhuber on the teaching profession and time with the family.
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Stephan Kothrade: From chemistry student to CTO at BASF
The chemistry PhD describes his journey from the lecture halls of LMU to the boardroom of BASF.
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LMU's University Library over the course of time
500 years of change: How the university library today is a place of learning, a cultural asset and a meeting place all in one.
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Studying abroad – a boundless adventure
How studying and internships abroad can change and enrich your life: Multimedia story with experience reports and tips.
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Cultural Heritage: „We’re making time visible“
Drones over Heloros: Nicola Lercari investigates historical sites with state-of-the-art remote sensing methods.
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Working the land to save the climate
Reforestation and a new approach to land management will play a crucial role in efforts to mitigate climate change.
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Viruses: the invisible danger from the wilds
Monkeypox, COVID-19, Ebola: viruses that jump from animals to humans can cause pandemics. LMU scientists are studying the tricks of the pathogens and developing suitable vaccines.
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Origin of life: Molecular gastronomy
What was the recipe for the "Ursuppe" from which life emerged? The early steps in the evolution of life some four billion years ago.
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