Attempto! University of Tübingen magazine

The research Magazine Attempto! is published twice a year (April/October) and reports on current research projects at the University of Tübingen.

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Die verkohlte Rolle gehört zu einem Fund von rund 1.000 Papyrus-Schriften, die aus der Antike bis in unsere Zeit erhalten geblieben sind. Dank Scans in einem Teilchenbeschleuniger und KI lässt sich der Text am Computer „entrollen“.

Philosophy rises from the ashes

For centuries, papyrus scrolls lay buried under a layer of ash in Herculaneum. With the help of AI, the charred writings can be deciphered on screen.

Alle Sinne helfen beim Zählen: Kinder fühlen, sehen und hören Zahlen im Forschungsprojekt „Zählen und Finger“.

Grasping numbers

Counting with fingers makes arithmetic easier for children – a new study from Tübingen proves this. Because all the senses play a part in understanding numbers.

Dieser Mikrochip kann über 60 Elektroden die Entladung von Zellen messen.

Listening to cells at work

Microchips can measure the discharge of nerve cells. The technology helps in the development of new drugs – and reduces the number of animal experiments.

Foto von Prof. Franz-Josef Bormann in seinem Büro

Testing ethics in practice

Franz-Josef Bormann was a member of the German Ethics Council for eight years. He has advised on vaccination strategy, control of healthcare costs and prenatal diagnostics. A review.