Head of Foresight at Evonik's Innovation unit Creavis
Foresight
The odd couple
Although identical twins are genetically identical, they develop in
dissimilar ways. Epigenetics researchers investigate why this is so – and thus develop approaches for healing genetic diseases
Foresight
The odd couple
Although identical twins are genetically identical, they develop in
dissimilar ways. Epigenetics researchers investigate why this is so – and thus develop approaches for healing genetic diseases
Medtech
Extreme Extremeties
The prosthesis of the future might be controlled via motor impulses from the neural pathways just as well as a hand, for example. The futurologists at Evonik have taken a look at where current developments might lead.
Medtech
Extreme Extremeties
The prosthesis of the future might be controlled via motor impulses from the neural pathways just as well as a hand, for example. The futurologists at Evonik have taken a look at where current developments might lead.
Foresight
Cadmium and Nickel fresh from the field
Harvesting nickel? Extracting cadmium from contaminated soil with a simple ecological trick? Certain plants can do this. They could simplify land remediation and metal extraction. That’s why researchers are very excited
Foresight
Cadmium and Nickel fresh from the field
Harvesting nickel? Extracting cadmium from contaminated soil with a simple ecological trick? Certain plants can do this. They could simplify land remediation and metal extraction. That’s why researchers are very excited
Foresight
Soft water innovations
Water is the wellspring of innovation. But progress often results in additional consumption. “Soft innovations” demonstrate that this precious resource can also be used responsibly
Foresight
Soft water innovations
Water is the wellspring of innovation. But progress often results in additional consumption. “Soft innovations” demonstrate that this precious resource can also be used responsibly
Interview
Are phages the new antibiotics?
How can harmful bacteria be combated when antibiotics are powerless? The bacteriaeating viruses known as phages have the potential to save countless human lives. This therapy has actually been well known for a long time, but the knowledge was lost in the West after World War II. It could become very important for a healthy future
Interview
Are phages the new antibiotics?
How can harmful bacteria be combated when antibiotics are powerless? The bacteriaeating viruses known as phages have the potential to save countless human lives. This therapy has actually been well known for a long time, but the knowledge was lost in the West after World War II. It could become very important for a healthy future
Foresight
Forever young
In the future, will we be able to add a few months or even years to our lives by simply changing our diets? That may well be possible. The search for effective anti-aging dietary supplements has revealed some promising candidates.
Foresight
Forever young
In the future, will we be able to add a few months or even years to our lives by simply changing our diets? That may well be possible. The search for effective anti-aging dietary supplements has revealed some promising candidates.
Foresight
The development of hygiene
We live in an era of high-performance medicine. But even today, a long and healthy life would be unthinkable without progress in the area of hygiene
Foresight
The development of hygiene
We live in an era of high-performance medicine. But even today, a long and healthy life would be unthinkable without progress in the area of hygiene
Foresight
What happens when there are no more bees?
Without bees and other insects that pollinate blossoms, agriculture would be in deep trouble. Because insect populations are steadily decreasing, scientists are actively searching for technical alternatives that can support plant pollination
Foresight
What happens when there are no more bees?
Without bees and other insects that pollinate blossoms, agriculture would be in deep trouble. Because insect populations are steadily decreasing, scientists are actively searching for technical alternatives that can support plant pollination
Foresight
Beyond the supercomputer
Quantum computers open up unimagined opportunities to researchers. For the first time, it might be possible to precisely simulate even complex molecules – and create completely new materials
Foresight
Beyond the supercomputer
Quantum computers open up unimagined opportunities to researchers. For the first time, it might be possible to precisely simulate even complex molecules – and create completely new materials
Foresight
Burgers from bacteria
A burger made of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen? The Finnish company Solar Foods plans to serve us such a creation pretty soon
Foresight
Burgers from bacteria
A burger made of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen? The Finnish company Solar Foods plans to serve us such a creation pretty soon
Foresight
Waste plastic as a sustainable resource
Is used sports clothing a valuable raw material for new sneakers? Can discarded fishing nets be used to make ladies’ tights? Yes, all this is possible if plastic waste is recognized as a valuable and future-oriented resource.
Foresight
Waste plastic as a sustainable resource
Is used sports clothing a valuable raw material for new sneakers? Can discarded fishing nets be used to make ladies’ tights? Yes, all this is possible if plastic waste is recognized as a valuable and future-oriented resource.
Opinion
The key is to be close to the people
The EU Policy Lab develops scenarios for the European Union’s future in order to help political leaders make the right decisions. Deputy Head Fabiana Scapolo talks about the risks of growing nationalism in the European Union, the opportunities innovation can provide—and the importance of interacting with citizens
Opinion
The key is to be close to the people
The EU Policy Lab develops scenarios for the European Union’s future in order to help political leaders make the right decisions. Deputy Head Fabiana Scapolo talks about the risks of growing nationalism in the European Union, the opportunities innovation can provide—and the importance of interacting with citizens
Foresight
Smart fabrics
Pants that serve as sports trainers and jackets that detect poisons: Future-oriented researchers at Creavis are developing the textiles of tomorrow.
Foresight
Smart fabrics
Pants that serve as sports trainers and jackets that detect poisons: Future-oriented researchers at Creavis are developing the textiles of tomorrow.
Foresight
A SMALL INTERVENTION
Making motors from an atom? Tiny particles that carry out transportation tasks? Nanorobotics will make tremendous technical progress possible in medicine and other fields.
Foresight
A SMALL INTERVENTION
Making motors from an atom? Tiny particles that carry out transportation tasks? Nanorobotics will make tremendous technical progress possible in medicine and other fields.