The intestine – The body’s underappreciated control center and gut health |
The intestine is a true marvel. This organ’s complex functions extend far beyond the mere processing of food. The intestine affects...
Fake steak – Future-proof food and lab-grown meat |
All around the world, entrepreneurs and scientists are looking for a way out of factory farming. They’re concerned by the issue of a...
Collecting, storing and preserving – Which knowledge is vital? |
How can we preserve our current flood of knowledge, data and objects for future generations? What is important, and what can go? The...
The business of space travel |
Astrophysicist Gernot Grömer wants to promote space travel. So he founded the Austrian Space Forum. Grömer sees himself as a “...
Smart insects – The astonishing intelligence of bumblebees, wasps & co. |
The latest research shows we’ve long underestimated the intelligence of insects. Bumblebees, for example, succeed at behavioral test...
Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us? | Us & Them |
Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us all? In Japan, AI-driven technology promises better lives for an aging population. B...
Europe’s fight against blood-sucking bedbugs |
Before the turn of the millennium, bedbugs were considered largely eradicated in Europe. Now they’re back. As pest controllers can a...
The International Space Station: a unique space project |
The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique venture. It is the largest project in space the world has ever seen. Since its fir...
Mars – Life on the Red Planet? |
In February 2021, the robot “Perseverance” landed successfully on Mars. However, this success was never a given. The fil...
AI supremacy: The artificial intelligence battle between China, USA and Europe |
The race for supremacy in the age of artificial intelligence has begun. China, the USA and Europe are vying for the top spot. So are...