Linguist Hans Beelen has linguistically analysed the notes in a journal of a Dutch Arctic expedition and found many peculiarities. Last summer, he followed in the tracks of the expedition on Svalbard.

Wind turbines are constantly exposed to turbulence. Researchers in Oldenburg have now made important progress in realistically simulating the sometimes extreme fluctuations of the wind.

Special light sources are needed to transmit information securely in quantum networks. Researchers from Oldenburg are involved in two projects in which these novel emitters are being developed.

From sign language to speech computers - there are many alternatives for people who cannot or can barely speak. A tool developed by a team led by special needs teacher Andrea Erdélyi helps determine which is suitable for whom.

The Collaborative Research Center "Magnetoreception and Navigation in Vertebrates” is going into its second phase: The German Research Foundation has granted the project funding for another four years.

Dust particles from central South America were the most important source of iron in the South Pacific during the last two ice ages. Researchers led by Oldenburg geochemist Torben Struve report their findings in the journal PNAS.  

The "Prize for Excellent Research" was awarded to human geographer Jennifer Turner and nutritionist Rebecca Diekmann, while the "Prize for Outstanding Doctorate" was given to economist Julia Tschersich.

The door of the Anoechoic Lab on Wechloy Campus opens onto a world of silence. The key feature of the recently renovated acoustics lab is its huge wedge-shaped sound absorbers.

Developing an interdisciplinary approach to using artificial intelligence methods for the secure operation of critical infrastructure systems is the goal of a new research group led by Eric Veith at the Department of Computing Science.

Can music improve the quality of life of people with disorders of consciousness? In her doctoral thesis, cognitive linguist Teresa Grimm examined this question from different perspectives.

Glacial meltwater carries thousands of tiny rock fragments into the sea. Using a special camera, researchers at the University of Oldenburg can make these mineral particles visible in all their diversity – and investigate their impact on ecosystems.

Can artificial intelligence (AI) methods reliably detect child pornography images on user devices? A study in which Oldenburg computer scientist Daniel Neider was involved raises doubts about whether this is currently possible.

Improved computer models are needed to build larger wind turbines and to manage wind farms more efficiently. A new research project led by wind physicist Laura Lukassen paves the way for faster innovation – with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
 

"Excellent research in the field of wind energy" - this was certified by Lower Saxony's Minister President Stephan Weil during his visit to ForWind. The expansion of wind energy is of national interest, he said.

How do networks with a high degree of cooperation form? A study by team led by Oldenburg network researcher Thilo Gross in the journal PNAS gives a surprising answer. The power to quit turns out to be an important piece of the puzzle.

Many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for orientation. But exactly how they do this remains for the most part a mystery. In the Collaborative Research Centre "Magnetoreception and Navigation in Vertebrates", researchers are solving the puzzle.

A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter. A special instrument from Oldenburg was involved in the analysis.

What protects human skin from UV rays could have negative impact for animals. A team led by the marine biologist Peter Schupp is investigating the effects of sunscreen ingredients on coral reefs.

For the first time since whaling was banned, a team of researchers and filmmakers has documented large groups of fin whales in the Southern Ocean. The team now presents the results in the scientific journal Scientific Reports.

The question of how to fairly distribute scarce goods is a recurring topic of public debate, currently connected with possible gas shortage. Philosophers provide empirical evidence in a new study - using the example of a different heating material.