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Mobile communications and health

Is 5G dangerous? What are frequencies in mobile communications all about and what effects do they have on humans? In the video, our colleague Alexander Leymann explains what the electromagnetic fields with which mobile communications actually work. In addition, what effects there are and how all thi

Electricity Supply in Germany

Electric power grids cannot store energy, so at every moment, the exact amount of electricity being generated must match the amount being consumed. For this, the power demand of all consumers is forecasted every day. Yet, unexpected spikes or drops in consumption can still occur. Authors: ZDF/3sat/

Power lines and radiation protection

The greater use of renewable energies from solar and wind requires the expansion of the electricity grids. Radiation protection plays an important role in this because electric and magnetic fields are generated by additional high-voltage lines. How great are possible loads from high-voltage lines? W

Medical robotics: MiroSurge

MiroSurge is a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon operates three robots. Two robots carry minimally invasive instruments. The third robot is equipped with a stereo HD endoscope. A preoperative planning optimizes the robotic setup with a focus on efficiency and safety. This p