When an iceberg calves, huge chunks of ice break off at the end of the glacier. These trigger high waves on the surface and underwater, pushing warmer sea water upwards. This accelerates the melting of the ice masses.
Prof. Dr. Anastasiia Koloskova, assistant professor at the DM3L
The Faculty of Science welcomes Dr. Anastasiia Koloskova as assistant professor at the Department of Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning (DM3L). Dr. Anastasiia Koloskova's research focuses on machine learning, deep learning, mathematical analysis in machine learning, and game optimization and convergence guarantees.
Networks of Female Friends Help Gorillas Move between Groups
Gorillas may be using a similar strategy as humans: when moving to a new social group, female gorillas seek out groups containing females they have lived with in the past and avoid males they grew up with.
Prof. Dr. Jörg Standfuss, professor at the Department of Chemistry
The Faculty of Science welcomes Prof. Dr. Jörg Standfuss as associate professor ad personam at the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on structural biology, in particular on rhodopsin and G-protein-coupled receptors using methods such as free-electron laser technology. The professorship is closely linked to the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI).
