How do we imagine the future? Where are the borders between the digital and analogue world? Will machines soon dominate human beings?
For some, they are important aids in the daily routine, but for others, they are ominous surveillance tools. Wearables – minicomputers hidden in our apparel – are conquering new territories – step by step – in our daily lives. For our benefit? Two points of view.
The Leipzig chemist Falk Harnisch caused a furore worldwide with his essay, about the US TV series Breaking Bad. But in his laboratory he conducts research on the fundamentals of natural laws - regarding microorganisms.
Isabella Peters, Professor for Web Science, explains in an interview where the added value of Science 2.0 nonetheless lies.
Research scientists and artists have more in common than one would think at first glance; they are both concerned with the big issues of life – each in his own way. When they work together, it leads to amazing results.
His research saves lives: Ulrich Kemloh from Cameroon is examining the complex flow of people at large events.
Open Science is a promise – everything that scientists publish should be made available to everybody. Should scientists disclose all of their research data. Could this really work out? Two points of view
When many people are packed together in a small room, it gets cramped – and sometimes dangerous as well.
Research scientists are frequently on the lookout for concepts concerning the city of the future. A workshop report from China, where scientists are counting primarily on intelligent data management.
In libraries and archives acid disintegration is incessantly eating away at valuable books. Preserving them is quite complicated and expensive. What is preservation of our cultural heritage worth to us?
