The forest is at the mercy of the environment without protection. Climate change, air pollution, insect plagues or game gnawing at them, many factors cause damage to the trees. There are already sensors in forests today to measure temperature, air…
The energy transition – as in the shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energies – is continuing to make progress in Germany. Now the focus is on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The joint project ZO.RRO (Zero…
Antibody tests showed no positive results in former COVID-19 patients even after having recovered after a few months. This raised the question of to what extent people build up long-term immunity after having been infected with the novel coronavirus. Or…
Would you like to see for yourself how well your house is suited for solar panels? Or for urban planners: To be able to see at the push of a button which ambitions are actually possible for solar energy installations?…
How will robots change the world? A frequently asked and as yet unanswered question. After all, we do not have a crystal ball. What we do know is that digitalization and automation have changed the world enormously in recent decades.…
Researchers at the German Max Planck Institute of Chemistry have built a ventilation system that can remove up to 90% of aerosols in classrooms. The best thing about it is that you can just buy the parts you need from…
Earthworms are not the only source of inspiration for science and innovation. Because anyone who has seen the documentary ‘My Octopus Teacher‘ on Netflix knows that octopuses are fascinating creatures. Not only can they change their color, structure, and shape…
When the magnitude of the corona epidemic became pretty clear in March of this year, I took my children (19 and 17) aside and pointed out to them that they would be witnessing a major social experiment over the coming…
The Dutch province of North Brabant is one of the most innovative regions in Europe. It is not without reason that the province is ranked number five in Europe on the list of regions with the highest number of patent…
Have you ever wondered why large segments of the Chinese wall are still standing proudly after thousands of years? Scientists have known for some time that an organic material had been mixed into the mortar, but it only recently became…