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Forest Fires: International Study Identifies Key Factors for Prevention
Forest fires in Europe are becoming drastically more intense. The recent major fires in France, Spain, and Greece show…More Targeted Water Protection: Measurement Method Developed in Kassel Detects Hidden Pollutants
Rainwater transports pollutants into streams differently than previously thought: While conventional measurements…Biomass is not sufficient to replace fossil fuels
If current consumption trends continue, the sustainably available biomass will not be sufficient to completely replace…New Retirement Savings Account Attracts Interest, but Requires Further Explanation
Starting in 2027, the government-subsidized retirement savings account will replace the Riester pension. In the future,…University of Kassel Conducts Research on a European Web Data Infrastructure to Combat Disinformation
The University of Kassel is part of the BMFTR collaborative project “SOURCE,” which is developing a Europe-wide data…Sustainable Learning Instead of “Cramming”: DFG Extends Funding for Successful Research Group
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding the nationwide Research Group “Lasting Learning” for another phase…Previously Unknown Deformation Behavior in Shape-Memory Alloys Decoded
Researchers in the Department of Metallic Materials at the University of Kassel have discovered a new deformation…Low-Carbon Concrete in Rail Construction: Pilot Project Launched at the “Kassel Curve”
Can low-carbon eco-concrete be used on a large scale in the construction of rail lines? DB InfraGO and the University of…How do city travelers explore their vacation destination?
Since May, university staff have been surveying visitors to tourist attractions in Kassel about their travel habits. The…Kassel research team enables quantum calculations for large-scale biological systems
In order to understand molecules down to the level of individual electrons, researchers need quantum mechanical…
