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A tiny neural network is sufficient to control the daily rhythm of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Researchers at the University of Würzburg have shown that only four specialized nerve cells are necessary to drive the animals' endogenous clock.

Surprising discovery: Honeybee nutrition – Review: Kinderuni on quantum physics – Carpenter ants: Amputation as a lifesaver – Unique: Model project for inclusive living – Course set: Max Planck in Würzburg

Topological insulators usually only work at very low temperatures. Researchers at the University of Würzburg have now developed an insulator that exhibits the desired properties even at higher temperatures.

Physicists at the University of Würzburg have developed extremely small pixels using optical antennas and a clever design. These can be used in compact AR glasses, for example.

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimise the risk of infection, the insects immediately amputate injured legs – thereby more than doubling their survival rate.

A model project that is unique in Bavaria has been running in Klingenberg since 2021: four women with complex disabilities live together in a shared flat. What researchers say about the project.

Bavaria and the Max Planck Society have agreed to establish a Max Planck Institute in Würzburg. Representatives of the University and the University Hospital welcome this decision.

The University of Würzburg has proven its strong global standing: in the newly released Times Higher Education Ranking, JMU ranks 179th worldwide. The university performed particularly well in knowledge transfer and research quality.

The Science Slam is celebrating its 10th birthday. There will be two events to mark the anniversary: a classic slam on Friday, 7 November. Plus a best-of from ten years on Saturday, 8 November.

Lectures for the winter semester 2025/26 start at the University of Würzburg on 13 October. At the annual press conference at the start of the semester, President Paul Pauli provided information on current topics from the university.

There are now explanatory videos on literary learning in German lessons for student teachers: freely accessible, practical and ideal for the entire degree programme. They were developed at the University of Würzburg.

Detect influenza viruses quickly and easily with chewing gum or a lollipop: researchers from Würzburg, Braunschweig and Cologne demonstrate with a new diagnostic tool how this works.

The SCoRE tool developed at the University of Würzburg reliably records the football skills of girls in real game situations for the first time. It is available as an app for coaches.

Improving biodiversity and maintaining yields at the same time? For many, this sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, a new study by the University of Würzburg shows that both are possible under the right conditions.

It is highly likely that the female menstrual cycle was originally synchronized with the lunar cycle. This has changed significantly with the rise of artificial light and smartphones, as a new study by the University of Würzburg shows.