Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) is a public research university located in the city of Bochum, Germany. It is one of the largest and most respected universities in Germany, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The university is known for its research in a variety of fields, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities. It has a strong international presence, with partnerships and collaborations with universities and research institutions around the world.
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Diabetes frequently goes unnoticed until it has caused organ or nerve damage, partly because early-stage diagnosis is challenging and time-consuming. An international team of researchers…
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum have conducted the first systematic review of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR). Millions of individuals tune into YouTube and various…
An analysis of more than 400 samples sheds light on the progression of subjective well-being throughout a person’s life. When do people reach their peak…
There is something we can all do to prevent the common cold virus RSV from spreading: disinfecting hands and surfaces as well as gargling with…
A German-Chinese research team has successfully created a quantum superposition state in a semiconductor nanostructure, marking a significant breakthrough for quantum computing. Achieved through the…
Scientists at the Niels Bohr Institute, in cooperation with the University of Münster and Ruhr-Universität Bochum, developed new technology capable of processing the enormous amounts…
Scientists have found that birds may experience dreams, potentially about flying, similar to human dreaming patterns during REM sleep. The study also discovered waste-removal processes…
In specific molecules known as photoacids, light excitation can trigger a local release of a proton. This results in an abrupt shift in the solution’s…
Making electrolysis competitive. In the fight against climate change, the reduction of CO2 emissions is crucial. Currently, grey hydrogen, produced from oil and natural gas,…
The absence of a specific serotonin receptor has been linked to a reduction in previously acquired fear responses. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role…
The study recommends replacing social media with physical activity. Your mental health will be greatly enhanced if you spend 30 minutes less each day on…
Biomarkers of misfolded proteins are found in the blood by a sensor. Before the first clinical symptoms appear, Alzheimer’s disease has a 15–20 year symptom-free…
There are differences in the neuronal architecture of primates and non-primates. A multinational research team has now been able to increase their understanding of species-specific…
A new study reveals how plesiosaurs swam underwater Plesiosaurs, who lived around 210 million years ago, adapted to living underwater in an unusual way: their…
Copper and silver are known for their antibacterial properties. Researchers from Bochum have explored their effectiveness against viruses. Many pathogens are destroyed by silver and…
Some birds can perform amazing cognitive feats – even though their forebrains seem to just consist of lumps of grey cells, while mammalian forebrains harbor…
Results from cell culture experiments show that commercially available preparations have an effect on Sars-Cov-2 viruses. Sars-Cov-2 viruses can be inactivated using certain commercially available…
New Cosmic Magnetic Field Structures Discovered in Galaxy NGC 4217 Superbubbles, giant loops and X-shaped magnetic field structures – this galaxy boasts a veritable wealth…