Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum
Ruhr University Bochum was founded in 1962 as part of the new university plan in Germany post WWII. Today, Ruhr University Bochum has approximately 34,000 students. The university offers more than 150 study programs, and is noted as one of the contenders for elite universities in academia and research quality. The Faculties of Medicine, Biology and Biotechnology, Engineering, (mechanical, civil, electrical) and Physics and Astronomy are deemed exceptional by most ranking panels.
Address
Pressestelle, Universitatsstr, 150, 44801 Bochum, Gebaude UV 3/368 Germany
Wikipedia link
News Office
pressestelle [at] presse [dot] ruhr-uni-bochum [dot] de
Phone
+ 49 (0)234/32-22830
Fax
+ 49 (0)234/32-14136
Contact
"Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum" in the news:
Parkinson's disease: Iron accumulation to the point of demise
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Aug 19, 2009 |
5 / 5 (3) |
3
Neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine are the cerebral cells that most commonly die-off in Parkinson's disease. The cells in the so-called substantia nigra, which contain the dark pigment neuromelanin, are affected. ...
Formation of the smallest droplet of acid
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Jun 19, 2009 |
3 / 5 (2) |
1
Exactly four water molecules and one hydrogen chloride molecule are necessary to form the smallest droplet of acid. This was the result of work by the groups of Prof. Dr. Martina Havenith (physical chemistry) ...
Sniffing Out the Physical Condition of Conspecifics
May 07, 2009 |
3 / 5 (1) |
0
To date, it has been unknown exactly how mammals are capable of sniffing out whether a conspecific is ill. The biologists Prof. Marc Spehr and Daniela Flügge are following a good lead. They have discovered ...
Carbon dioxide forms polymeric materials under high pressure
Mar 25, 2009 |
4.5 / 5 (2) |
0
Carbon dioxide is a molecular gas at ambient conditions and an important consitituent of the Earth’s atmosphere. It is also a likely component in the Earth’s mantle, and it plays an important role in the life ...
Explaining the Mystery of the Voyager
Feb 27, 2009 |
4.6 / 5 (10) |
2
With a new 3D-model for energy simulation scientists from Bochum, Germany, and Huntsville, USA, are studying the 'physical mystery' of the Voyager. Over 30 years ago the spacecraft detected particles in solar wind which were ...
