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Biology

Ready, steady, go

In order for the egg and sperm cells of corals from different colonies to intermingle, the individuals of one species must spawn at the same time. But how do they manage to synchronise it?

1 June 2023
Grafische Darstellung des Weltraumteleskops Euclid
Cosmology

Bochum researcher involved in Euclid space mission

The Euclid space telescope has been designed to solve one of the greatest mysteries in physics. Ruhr University Bochum researcher Hendrik Hildebrandt is contributing a crucial puzzle piece for the evaluation of the data.

30 May 2023
Taxi in New York
Communication networks

Bypassing the traffic jams on the information superhighway

In order to travel from A to B in Berlin, you don’t need a local taxi driver. Your cab could just as well be driven from Brazil – provided that the data packets are delivered reliably and, above all, quickly.

25 May 2023
Smartphone zeigt Corona Warn App
Information technology

App-cepted?

Many countries have tried to reduce the infection rate with the help of Covid-19 apps. These only make a difference if people use them. Recent surveys show which factors play a role for the user acceptance of these apps.

24 May 2023
Basketball und Hände
Interview

Putting up with uncertainty

Sport educationalist Christian Gaum explains in our interview how values of our peaceful coexistence – such as fairness, tolerance and respect – can be taught in physical education (PE) classes.

17 May 2023
Porträt einer Professorin im Kaffeehaus
Interview with the researcher

The interconnectedness of writing

In our interview, American Studies scholar Laura Bieger discusses the political role of fiction, a new public sphere and the resilience of American democracy.

17 May 2023
Eine Person sitzt hinter einer Plexiglasröhre mit einer orangenen Flüssigkeit.
Our universe

Exhibit aboard the MS Wissenschaft explains turbulence in space

The exhibit was devised by Marcel Schroller, an industrial mechanic pursuing his doctorate in physics. While he had a lot of fun building it, it also meant he had to spend many hours afterwards cleaning his office.

15 May 2023
 Rektor Martin Paul beim Empfang neben Jutta Schmid vom International Office der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
International Reception

An Evening for Exchange and Networking

The first post-pandemic gathering was a win-win for all involved. Next edition to follow.

15 May 2023
Porträt Mehmed Numanovic
Composite construction

Bridge girders in the oven

When concrete and steel stick together, they may be able to withstand extreme heat far longer than each of them can on their own. This is relevant when planning fire protection in building construction.

11 May 2023
Kryptowährungsmünzen auf einem leuchtenden PC
Cryptocurrencies

Shared irresponsibility

Cryptocurrencies are not subject to centralised governance. The community holds the power – but fails to do all that needs to be done. As a result, the collateral of the currency might be at risk.

8 May 2023
Porträt Yuval Yarom
IT Security

Yuval Yarom connects hardware and software security

The newly appointed professor will help minimize vulnerabilities and advance systems development with his holistic approach to computer security.

4 May 2023
Eine Hand, die SIM-Karten herausdrückt
Start-up

Ready for the new generation of mobile communications

5G has plenty more to offer than 4G. Radix Security makes sure that it doesn’t leave any security gaps open.

3 May 2023
Vinylschallplatte
Psychology

Less crazy together

Why do we tend to like people who share our interests – and why do we like people even more if they share our most unusual tastes?

2 May 2023
Ein Student und eine Studentin warten auf die U35
Upgrade bookable now

Turn your semester ticket into the Deutschland-Ticket

Students have the option of taking out a subscription to upgrade their semester ticket to the Deutschland-Ticket, which is valid across the whole of Germany. Since May 2, all applications are working.

27 April 2023
Goldener Stein zwischen vielen schwarzen Steinen
Media Studies

Gold nugget gone toxic

The introduction of the commenting feature has added a whole new dimension to the internet. The promise was: everyone can participate. But things took a different turn.

24 April 2023
Materialforschung: Porträt Silvana Botti
Material research

New profs at the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems

Three new professorships have been filled in Bochum and Duisburg-Essen, two of them with top-class female researchers.

5 April 2023
Porträt von zwei Personen
Stress research

Important stress questionnaire now available in German

A Bochum research team has developed a German version of the "Stress Overload Scale". The translation improves the international comparability of results in stress research.

27 March 2023
Eine Person dreht einen Knopf an einem Messgerät.
Side-channel attacks

When the chip needs a cooling break

Many encryption algorithms are mathematically proven to be one hundred per cent secure. Nevertheless, they sometimes fail to protect confidential data. This is because encryption doesn’t happen merely in theory.

23 March 2023
Regenbogenfahne
Walk of Diversity 2023

We’re looking for your ideas – queer and diverse

On 24 May, Ruhr University will be celebrating Diversity Day. Anyone can contribute to our vibrant and diverse programme – we are looking for participants. The registration deadline has been extended to 24 March.

15 March 2023
Mann lehnt an Wand
Data security

The telltale zero

Attacks on the TLS protocol are both rare and highly complex. And yet, the encryption experts at Ruhr University Bochum are constantly tracking down new ones.

9 March 2023

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