Hardly any other organ is as complex as the brain. This is evident in the many different ways in which brain research is pursued, and in the variety of disciplines involved in it. One new approach is being taken by a mechanical engineer, for example. Read also in this edition how cities can be used to generate solar power, learn about current funding programmes and discover our number of the month.
IN FOCUS: Brain research
Brain research – at the intersection of natural and artificial intelligence
The considerable hype surrounding neurobiological brain research in the 1990s was followed by a more sober phase. Research nowadays takes a more all-encompassing approach.
MoreWhy young neuroscientists from Germany and China should swap countries
Chinese and German researchers join forces in order to deepen their knowledge of neurosciences. Joint projects like the Sino-German Neuroscience Network have been established to foster the relationship.
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An engineer deconstructs the brain
Only recently have researchers begun using engineering methods to examine biological materials. Silvia Budday is exploring the mechanics of the brain, which is a somewhat exotic approach in the field of brain research.
MoreWelcome to the German start-up scene
How do you turn your start-up idea into a business? And why is Germany a great place to do it? 15 international researchers found out during the first Innovation Week.
MoreCURRENT CALLS
PhD positions in cancer research at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg
The International PhD Program of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites you to conduct research at the forefront of basic, epidemiological and translational cancer research. The closing dates for application are 5 January and 31 May 2020.
MoreEMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships
The EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences throughout Europe and beyond. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
MoreWalter Benjamin Programme
The Walter Benjamin Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG) supports the mobility and thematic development of postdoctoral researchers. Applications can be submitted at any time.
MoreJUST ASKING ...
Professor Klärle, will we soon be using cities to generate solar power?
Cities consume a great deal of energy – but they can also generate a considerable amount of energy, as Martina Klärle explains. She works in the overlapping field of geoinformatics and renewable energies.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
"Research in Germany" at the AGU Fall Meeting 2019 in San Francisco
At the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (9–13 December 2019, San Francisco) numerous institutions will provide information about geoscientific research, funding and career options at our booth. There will also be informative and entertaining side events where you can network and exchange ideas.
More"Research in Germany" online talks - Recording
Did you miss it? The recordings of our latest online talks about research and innovation in Germany are still available online! Watch the interviews about funding, scientific start-ups and other topics to get insider information by German research experts!
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