Exploring principles of nature

FAU researchers in the key research priority “Exploring the principles of nature” strive to explore and understand the laws ruling our universe, the blueprints of nature, the mysteries of life. It goes without saying that this entails basic research to a large degree, but the overriding objective is much broader: during interdisciplinary collaboration, ideas and concepts are developed for how findings from basic research can inspire us to copy nature and discover new technologies and applications. “Basic research inspiring transformation” is our motto. Findings from this key research priority make a valuable contribution to medicine, materials science, climate and energy research, and quantum technologies.