Forschungszentrum Jülich

Whether it’s a field or a climate chamber, virtual representations of agricultural systems are being created on computers at Jülich. These digital twins not only optimize yields, but also promote climate protection.

Using data from the European telescope network LOFAR, researchers have produced the most comprehensive radio map of the Universe to date. It shows 13.7 million cosmic radio sources and provides the most complete picture yet of active galaxies.

Buckwheat was once a popular food staple in Germany before it nearly vanished from memory. Now it’s making a comeback – on dining tables and hopefully soon in our fields. But this resilient plant has even more potential.

At Forschungszentrum Jülich, numerous female scientists make decisive contributions to our research. To mark Women and Girls in Science Day on 11 February, we present some of them – for example, Casey Paquola, who was honored with the “For Women in Science” award.

Changes in the structure of the DISC1 protein in the brain can trigger mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Researchers at Jülich have analysed the remodelling process and developed an approach to prevent it.

Whether it’s a field or a climate chamber, virtual representations of agricultural systems are being created on computers at Jülich. These digital twins not only optimize yields, but also promote climate protection.