For years, a repository for highly radioactive nuclear waste has been sought in Germany. Now, according to a study, it could take even longer to finalize a location—until 2074.
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By 2031, Germany must find a site for its nuclear waste repository. However, a document that was initially kept under wraps indicates that the search will likely take much longer. The authorities are responding with a shrug. [ger]
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The handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has so far played a subtle role in Sahra Wagenknecht’s new party. This is changing now. BSW health expert Pürner is calling for COVID-19 investigation committees and wants to collaborate with the AfD to achieve this.
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Forced to choose between its ambitious climate goals and a major loss of electric vehicle market share to China, the European Union opted to protect its carmakers. But analysts say the long-term effect on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases remains to be seen.
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How impressionable are we really? A TUM study shows that Russian propaganda about the war in Ukraine has little success on social media. The decisive factor is whether people are generally susceptible to conspiracy theories.
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A price increase for the Deutschlandticket in 2025 is imminent. What would the consequences be? Dr. Allister Loder from the TUM Think Tank project “Mobility.Life” emphasizes the current relief in excursion and commuter traffic.
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Der russische Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine wird auch als "erster Tik-Tok-Krieg" bezeichnet. Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zeigen jedoch, dass die russischen Social-Media-Attacken weniger verfangen als angenommen.
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Most reject Russian disinformation on Ukraine, even with regular social media use. Key is receptivity to conspiracy narratives. A TUM-led study in 20 countries shows varying belief levels. Published in Political Communication.
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