What if reefs could speak? What would they say? Who are their friends? The fish, sea turtles, dolphins? And are we humans part of their circle? Or do they secretly blame us for the pollution, warming waters, and relentless noise that push them to the brink? In this talk, the reef becomes a spokesperson for other marine ecosystems and animals in Kenya. Through its eyes, we’ll discover the hidden beauty, loss, and resilience of the delicate web of life beneath the waves — a world we often overlook. But the reef is tired. This is not just a call for conservation; it’s a plea to truly listen. The reef and its ocean neighbors know what they need to survive. All we need to do is pay attention.

Der Standort Weihenstephan mit der ältesten Brauerei der Welt ist seit jeher mit der Thematik Bier und Getränke eng verbunden. Dabei wäre Wasser genaugenommen die einzige essenzielle Flüssigkeit, die der Mensch trinken muss. Sind Getränkeentwicklungen daher reiner Luxus? Vor welchen Herausforderungen steht die Getränkebranche? Welche Produkte entsprechen unserem Zeitgeist und welche neuartigen Konzepte sind zu erwarten? Über diese und weitere Fragen spricht Prof. Martina Gastl, Leiterin des Forschungszentrums Weihenstephan für Brau- und Lebensmittelqualität, bei ihrem Vortrag in der Reihe TUM@Freising am Dienstag, 10. Dezember 2024 im Lindenkeller in Freising.

The lecture is going to focus on mining waste, specifically tailings, including their definition, generation, properties, and management challenges. It will introduce the circular economy concept in tailings management, discussing legislation, recycling, and case studies of successful initiatives. The session will emphasize the importance of reusing materials to reduce environmental impacts and outlines future steps for integrating circular practices in mining, highlighting academia’s role in fostering innovation and research for sustainable mining practices.

Archaeological artefacts that have been hidden deep within the ice of the Norwegian mountains for the past 7000 years have been melting out. The rapid change in the glaciers and ice patches of Norway in the past 20 years have given archaeologist a unique opportunity to study a new context and landscape. We established the Glacial archaeology program to rescue this knowledge. It is known to the public as Secrets of the Ice. The key themes of our work that will be presented are: Unprecedented Preservation: The cold conditions in ice can perfectly preserve organic materials, providing invaluable insights into past technology and human activity. Climate change: As ice melt due to climate change, new sites are uncovered, prompting both excitement and concern about what we might lose in the future. Interdisciplinary Approach: The field combines archaeology, biology, and climate sciences, showcasing how diverse expertise can contribute to understanding our history. Public dissemination: The rapidly disappearing ice and recovery of lost artefacts is a tangible story to inform the public about how the changing climate really is different now than in the past thousands of years. Overall, our work underscores the urgency of studying these sites before they vanish, while also reflecting on our relationship with the environment and the impact of climate change.