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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

HITS Tag der offenen Tür | 11 Juli 2026 | 11-17 Uhr Lernen Sie unsere Forschenden persönlich kennen, entdecken Sie aktuelle Projekte und erleben Sie hautnah, wie innovative Forschung unsere Zukunft gestaltet. Mehr Infos: www.h-its.org/de/2026/05/19/hits-ta…

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HITS Tag der offenen Tür 2026 - HITS gGmbH

Klima, Moleküle, Galaxien. Ein Institut. Viele Dimensionen. Alle zwei Jahre lädt das „Heidelberger Institut für Theoretische Studien“ (HITS) ...

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Heidelberg Laureate Forum @hlforum.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Congratulations to Gerd Faltings, for being named the recipient of the 2026 Abel Prize. We would be honored to welcome you at the 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum this year! Learn more about Faltings in an interview with Tom Crawford at the 11th HLF. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVUL...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

„Nicht Mensch oder Maschine, sondern ein dynamisches Wechselspiel“ – das Fazit von Vincent Heuveline aus seinem gestrigen Talk „Der KI-Komponist aus den Fugen: zwischen Kreativität & Kalkül". Ein Abend voller Einblicke darin, wie KI und menschliche Intuition die Musik von morgen prägen. Foto © MAINS

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EMBL @embl.org · 22/01/2026

EMBL is deeply saddened by the passing of our Interim Director General Peer Bork, a pioneering scientist who left an indelible imprint on life science research in Europe and beyond. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. www.embl.org/news/people-...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Peer Bork, Interim Director General of EMBL @embl.org and a valued scientific collaborator. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working with him. In remembrance of P. Bork: www.embl.org/news/embl-an...

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In remembrance of Peer Bork | EMBL

EMBL and its community are deeply saddened by the death of Peer Bork, the organisation’s Interim Director General.

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

📢 We’re Hiring at HITS! Head of IT Services – Lead IT support, manage a dynamic team, and drive service excellence. 🔗 ow.ly/Ejxr50XKKFR Software Developer – Build software for scientific research with our SDBV team in a hybrid setup. 🔗 ow.ly/eZi250XKKET Apply now! Photo © wocintechchat/Unsplash

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Can we predict earthquakes? Not exactly – but short-term probabilistic forecasts are possible. A new study, including work by HITS group leader Tilmann Gneiting, uses advanced statistical methods to evaluate these forecasting models. 🔗 Read more in Scienza in Rete: ow.ly/3f5x50XW0Yl

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Capire se sappiamo prevedere i terremoti è difficile

L’Italia è uno dei pochi paesi al mondo ad aver sviluppato un sistema per la previsione probabilistica dei terremoti. Si chiama Operational Earthquake Forecasting-Italy (OEF-Italy) e viene gestito dal...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

HITS and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research’s #BBFlow predicts protein dynamics from backbone geometry alone, generating realistic ensembles up to 40× faster than previous models. Read more about it here: www.h-its.org/2026/01/15/p...

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Predicting the Ever-Changing World of Protein Dynamics - HITS

In July 2025, a team of researchers from HITS and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPIP) developed a model ...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Ever wondered what microscopic passengers you send out when you talk or sing? 🗣️💨 Rommie Amaro showed how viruses and more hitch a ride and how data-centric simulations give us atomic-scale views of these tiny travelers. Ready to zoom in? Watch now on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=96KH...

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HITS-SIMPLAIX Colloquium: Rommie Amaro on Computational Microscopy for In Situ Molecular Dynamics

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Experience HITS like never before! Our 2026 calendar brings an aural journey through the year. Each month features a soundscape and a text read by Jackson Ryan, our 2025 Journalist in Residence – just scan the QR code and listen as HITS changes with the seasons. 🌿🔊 Photo © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🎉 Happy 30th anniversary to the Klaus Tschira Foundation @klaus-tschira-stiftung.de! Celebrating three decades of advancing science and connecting it with society. HITS is proud to celebrate this remarkable milestone together. 🎉 www.youtube.com/shorts/pW9tu...

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Celebrating 30 Years of KTS & 15 Years of HITS!

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Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina @leopoldina.org · 25/09/2025

Die Leopoldina begrüßt zwei neue Vizepräsidenten: Thomas Lengauer, emeritierter Direktor am @mpi-inf.mpg.de, und Thomas Boehm, emeritus Forschungsgruppenleiter am @mpi-bio-fml.bsky.social. Neu ins Akademie-Präsidium wurde zudem Ferdi Schüth, Direktor am MPI für Kohlenforschung, gewählt.

Gruppenfoto des Präsidiums der Leopoldina, aufgenommen auf einer Treppe im Akademiegebäude. Acht Männer und Frauen in formeller Kleidung stehen in zwei Reihen, vorne in der Mitte die Präsidentin der Leopoldina.

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

📰 HITS Newsletter Issue 3 | 2025 is out! 🚀 Highlights: 🔬Hands-on science at Explore Science 🎉Highlights from our Alumni Meeting 🌌Astrophysics breakthroughs in Nature Astronomy 💡Insights from Klaus Tschira Guest Professor Raphael Hirschi Read more: www.h-its.org/2025/09/10/i... Photos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We had an amazing 4 days at Heidelberg Laureate Forum! #HLF2025 ✨ Our booth was buzzing with curious and clever young researchers. We loved chatting about their interests, career paths, and opportunities at HITS. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by and made the event so memorable! Photos © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

⏳ One month to go! Apply now for the HITS Journalist in Residence Program 2026 📝 Deadline: 5 Oct 2025 #HITSJIR2025

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Kicking off September with Purple 📅 Fresh page, purple days – Before summer fully slips away, we’re painting our days in purple: from twilight skies to violet blooms. 🎨🍂 You’ll even spot the hue in the HITS flag and, of course, all around the HITS garden. Here’s to a September full of color and joy!

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Alicja (Jelenia Góra) and Ilay (Rehovot) are spending 3 weeks at HITS with the International Summer Science School Heidelberg. Guided by the Astroinformatics group, they've tackled projects to boost their programming and #ML skills. We’re delighted to host such motivated students. Photo © HITS

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

HITS Journalist in Residence 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Call for experienced science journalists: Explore new research areas and learn about #ML and data-driven science in Germany. The program offers a stay of 3-6 months (€ 6,000/mo.). Apply until 5 October 2025: ow.ly/8lew50Wt6yS #HITSJIR2025 Photo © Christin Hume

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Flabby, flexible, and full of potential: Researchers at HITS and @mpip-mainz.mpg.de have developed a #machinelearning model that designs flexible proteins – even with rare patterns. A leap toward next-gen enzymes, therapeutics & sustainable biotech! 🌱💊🔬 👉 Read more: www.h-its.org/2025/07/23/f...

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Gräter lab @graeterlab.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Want your de novo designed protein to be wobbly? 🍮 Seva, Leif & team have made it possible - you find them at ICML! 🤩 @mpip-mainz.mpg.de @hitsters.bsky.social

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

We're thrilled to host our next HITS-SIMPLAIX Colloquium speaker Massimiliano Bonomi @bonomimax.bsky.social from @upcite.bsky.social. Don’t miss a deep dive into the future of structural biology on 21 July at 2PM CET.‬ Attend online or catch it later on our YouTube channel: ow.ly/Cpv850Wok9u%...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

At HITS, blue isn’t just a color – it’s part of who we are. From our logo to our canteen dishes, the server room, and even the iconic table tennis table – blue is everywhere! 💙 We love to see the HITS building standing out from a deep blue summer sky. Perfect weather to take lunch outside again! ☀️🍽️

blue sky, blue coffee cup, blue HITS computer cluster, blue table tennis table

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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Kai Polsterer smiling into the camera in front of a brick wall.

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

How can we uncover scientific misconduct without eroding public trust? Join our HITS Journalist in Residence 2025 @jacksonwryan.com for a thought-provoking talk on science, transparency, and accountability. 🗓️ 22 May 2025 - 4:15 PM 📍 Mathematikon, Heidelberg 🔗 Details: www.h-its.org/event/iwr-ta...

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Science, Fiction: Uncovering Research Misconduct Without Eroding Trust - HITS

From accusations of plagiarism against Harvard’s former president to the case of Stanford’s Marc Tessier-Lavigne and over to the ...

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HITS - Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies @hitsters.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Australian science journalist Jackson Ryan @jacksonwryan.com has joined the institute as the 13th HITS Journalist in Residence. During his six-month residency he plans to focus on scientific integrity and trust in scientific expertise. Welcome to HITS! Read more here: www.h-its.org/2025/05/13/j...

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Jackson Ryan named “Journalist in Residence” at HITS - HITS

The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies gives science journalists the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of computer-based, data-driven science with a ...

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