A computer that can calculate hundreds of scientific tasks simultaneously and thus helps provide a solution to key social challenges: this is the new IT heart of Paderborn University. The ‘Otus’ supercomputer was put into operation at the Paderborn Center for Parallel Computing (PC2) on Monday 10 November. From now onwards, researchers all over Germany can use it to run challenging computer simulations and conduct scientific enquiry at the highest level.  

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious public health problems worldwide, leaving millions with lasting cognitive and physical disabilities. Despite decades of research, early diagnosis and effective treatment remain challenging. Now, researchers have explored a new frontier, theranostic nanomaterials, tiny engineered particles that can both diagnose and treat TBI, while addressing the limitations of traditional biosensing and therapy strategies.

A research team at Hosei University and the University of Tokyo has achieved the world’s first stable production of edamame in an artificial light-type plant factory. Using the NFT hydroponic method, yields surpassed open-field cultivation while enhancing sugar and isoflavone content. This breakthrough enables year-round production of high-quality, nutritious edamame in diverse environments from urban buildings to deserts and even outer space, marking a significant step toward sustainable food systems and healthier diets.